You've bought a holiday home in Italy by the beach, and now it's time to think about how you'e going to decorate it.
Photo by Sandra Seitamaa on Unsplash
Photo by Sandra Seitamaa on Unsplash

You've taken the big step of buying a holiday home by the beach in Italy and now it's time to think about the decoration. When you think of a beach house, the word relaxation springs to mind, because this is space is likely where you will spend the most carefree and relaxing days of the year. For this reason it is important to carefully choose the furniture and other décor elements to create the right atmosphere. In the case of small spaces, functionality will be key, with practical and simple solutions to make the most of the space for both indoor and outdoor use. Furthermore, through decoration you will be able to create the typical holiday home atmosphere you have dreamed of. Let's have a look at some tips and ideas from the home improvement experts at habitissimo.

Basic beach house décor

If you want to bring the same sensation that the beautiful Italian sea gives into your home, then the obvious choice is to opt for colours like white, blue and beige. Fresh fabrics such as linen and cotton, as well as natural materials such as wood, are ideal for a beach house and offer great simplicity. To complete and customise the decoration, you can also use shells, starfish and branches smoothed by the water that you can easily collect during a walk on the beach.

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Low cost furniture for your beach house 

In order to give style and personality to your beach house, it is by no means mandatory to go for expensive furniture or accessories. Recycling solutions are a way to save money without losing originality. For example: a bed headboard with recycled materials allows you to achieve great results with little effort. Another impressive effect can be obtained by using old doors that you simply need to clean carefully and fix to the wall. A solid wooden log is also the classic example of low-cost and multipurpose furniture, ideal for the natural style of a beach house. Logs can be used as a coffee table, bedside table or additional seating.

Sea-shabby outdoor furniture

On holiday, people tend to have more desire to be outdoors, so for a beach house the furnishing of the outdoor space is just as important as the interior, if not even more so. The terrace and garden are ideal spaces to continue the theme of sea-shabby, furnishing them with rustic wooden furniture, a style that goes well with the maritime atmosphere.

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Use traditional Majolica tiles in the kitchen or bathroom

The decorative motifs of traditional Italian Majolica tiles add style to any environment and are very topical. The varied decorations of each tile enclose all the colours of the Mediterranean. They are a perfect traditional material to be used on the floor or wall, and would work in the bathroom or in the kitchen of a beach house. Alternatively, you can use stoneware tiles that reproduce the effect of Majolica tiles, for a more practical approach, while maintaining the pleasing aesthetic side.

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Exotic inspiration

Another furnishing idea that you can apply to your beach house takes inspiration from tropical atmospheres. Wicker furniture, straw baskets, posters with exotic leaves and fabrics with themed prints are some of the elements you can use to create this popular, vibrant style.

Ideas for maximum relaxation

In our imagination, a beach house means sun, sea and doing absolutely nothing. If this is the case, then it will be necessary to equip your holiday home so as not to miss an opportunity to enjoy some proper relaxation. A hammock is a piece of furniture that perfectly embodies this concept and is perfect for a beach house. It can be installed both in the garden or inside.

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Fabrics to give style to your beach house

To brighten up your beach house without having to do any major renovation work, you can rely on fabrics that can give a fresh touch to the environment without having to make a big investment. For example, to create an ethnic vibe, you can use natural fabrics decorated with typical geometric patterns and finished off with pom poms.