Globetrotting Renovations Inspired By Your Dream Travel Destinations
When you travel, you are often inspired by the places you visit. Bring some of those ideas home with globetrotting renovations that have been inspired by where you have been OR your dream travel destinations.
Where have you been that you loved? Was there a colour, a texture, or a whole idea you loved? Dream travel destinations can inspire your next redecoration project or renovation.
Why not bring travel destinations to your doorstep through an exciting home renovation. This is a beautiful way to spice up your space and create your own escape. However, the best things is you won’t even have to get your passport out!
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Enjoying an overseas holiday can be expensive. Most Aussies budget between $1000 - $5000 or more, on an overseas trip per person, for just a weeklong holiday. A family of four could be spending the equivalent of a stunning $20,000 bathroom renovation which lasts for years and adds value to the home.
Christie Wood, Beaumont Tiles Design Specialist, suggests that choosing to renovate instead of travel internationally can be a good way of bringing an Indonesian, Japanese or United States inspired style into your life by adding an international flavour into your home.
“Bringing dream travel destinations into your home is a fun design concept which has fantastic potential to bring a slice of calm and peace to the busyness of life,” Christie says. “Three of the perfect styles for doing this is scandi, coastal and farmhouse which allow you to hand-pick some of your favourite travel destinations from across the world to incorporate into your exterior and interior spaces.
“These styles allow you to build the relaxing atmosphere of a Japanese onsen in your bathroom, a Balinese coastal resort interior, or a cosy American farmhouse fit with rustic refinement.
Lets explore three of the top travel destinations for Australians – Indonesia, United States and Japan – so you can have your own slice of these holiday hotspots without jumping on a plane.
Hot Tip: Beaumont Tiles’ ‘What’s My Style’ quiz comes with a full style guide on how to get the fusion japandi, resort coastal, and USA farmhouse look while showing you which out of the ten styles suits your personality, likes and lifestyle best within three minutes, so you can get your dream reno started.
Japandi: Organic Living Room Design
One of the styles Aussies are choosing to embrace is Japandi. This is a calming fusion of a Scandinavian and Japanese styles which focusses on organic design features and minimalism to bring a warmth to the home.
“The use of natural materials like wood, stone and textiles create a refined sensory experience,” says Christie. “In the living room adding flooring like Oak Dover Isocore which is just as beautiful as hardwood and comes with all the benefits of modern flooring technology.
“Japandi has a focus on functionality and intentionality so ensure everything has a purpose in your overall space. This calming style is perfect for those who love the design process and making a space practical.
Throughout your renovation, embrace earthy, neutral colours which are the staple of this style. It is all about creating a light and cosy sanctuary for you to relax in.
Indonesia: Coastal Resort Bathroom
The top travel destination of 2024 was Indonesia and it's not hard to see why with the country’s beautiful beaches and resorts making for stunning inspiration for any home makeover.
“Introducing a coastal resort style into your bathroom is all about embracing a lighter colour palette with comfortable tones of neutrals, crisp whites, blues and even soft greens which allude to the beach,” reveals Christie.
“Remember to choose white baths like our Impro Free Standing Bath and basins with soft curves and chrome or stainless steel tapware. Adding candles or incense for a soothing atmosphere is a must for getting the relaxing resort vibe.
“Tiles for this space should resemble natural stones, a great choice is Beaumonts Tile of Year Pompeii in Crema.”
United States: Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
The United States is a third popular travel destination for Aussies and one way to bring a slice of North America to your renovation is through the modern farmhouse style.
“If you are looking for warmth and comfort in your home, this style is sure to do it,” Christie says. “The kitchen is the centre piece of modern farmhouse renovations so add a deep ceramic basin with exquisite tapware like those found in our Prize Flexible Coil Sink Mixer range.”
“Then to embrace the rustic feel consider opting for benchtops of recycled wood, particularly for the island to bring the little bit of roughness this style is known for and couple it with a splashback using the Raku range which will really get people saying wow!”
Creating a home you’ll never want to leave is the expertise of Plush Design Interiors. So globetrotting renovations based on your unique travel experiences are definitely achievable. Beyond beautiful bathrooms and stylish kitchens, perhaps you stayed in an amazing bedroom you want to replicate. Or an outdoor living space. We’d love to have a conversation with you about your dream travel destinations and how we can preserve those memories in your home.