06 April 2022
THE SECOND HOME BECOMES BEAUTIFUL - PART II
There is one detail we didn't tell you in the previous article and that is that the greatest demand for the purchase of holiday homes concerns homes with sizes from 50 to 100 square metres, that is, three-room flats, in second place two-room flats from 25 to 50 square metres and lastly accommodation from 100 to 150 square metres.
The second home is no longer seen as a fallback place, where furniture is nothing more than a collection of objects arranged and recovered from the main house, but on the contrary it is seen as a refuge from stress, a kind of oasis of peace especially if in a seaside resort.
We have given you some advice on how to manage the small spaces of the living area, which is usually a practical and functional open space, and how to choose colours and fabrics.
Today we will give you some useful information on how to furnish the rooms dedicated to relaxation, or rather the sleeping area.
The bedroom must give an idea of freshness and cleanliness, the bed possibly raised from the floor with metal feet or in natural wood, and if upholstered, the ideal would be to use fabrics that are easy to manage, removable and made of natural fibres. In this case too, the wall behind the bed can have particular chromatic connotations or use wallpaper, perhaps in floral patterns.
The wardrobe must be designed in a functional manner, equipped with sliding doors to optimise space, and inside it you can choose drawers, shelves and hanging compartments. In many cases an open walk-in wardrobe is preferred to a closed wardrobe. The bedside table is most often replaced by a simple coffee table with a round top, and the classic dresser makes way for a more comfortable and functional weekly table.
The bathroom is the room which, also in the holiday home, has assumed considerable importance. The shower is the fulcrum around which the entire bathroom furniture revolves and must be spacious. Everything must be essential and simple: the wall and floor coverings are made of the same material, very commonly used is porcelain stoneware which reproduces the resin finish, or the various textures which reproduce marble and stone. The cabinet with the built-in washbasin is proposed suspended with fronts either in very rough textured wood or in a lacquered finish in a variety of colours.
But now we come to the real protagonist of these homes: the terrace. It is by far the most lived-in space in the home for holidays. Think of the first warmth when the summer season arrives, the summer evenings and the favourable atmosphere make this place suitable for every occasion.
For this very reason, outdoor furniture has also evolved to the point that the quality, finishes and aesthetic solutions on offer have nothing to envy from indoor furniture. Earthy colours, white and greys in various shades are the most widely used colours with the greatest aesthetic impact.
The same care and attention is paid to the technical fabrics used to cover the loungers and armchairs, perfectly in line with the painted aluminium structures.
The same care and attention is paid to the technical fabrics used to cover the loungers and armchairs, perfectly in line with the painted aluminium structures.
Last but not least, the curtains and lighting for both the day and night areas are of fundamental importance. Soft, falling curtains made of natural fabrics such as linen or cotton, or essential curtains made of technologically advanced fabrics.
These are the two main trends, both valid and adaptable to different types of furniture: soft for those who love the Provencal or romantic style, technical for minimal and essential furniture.
So let's have fun decorating our holiday home with freshness and excitement, looking mainly for comfort, functionality and beauty, playing with chromatic effects and special finishes for the joy of the spirit and also of the sight.
Happy holidays to everyone!