Turn Your Home Into a Modern Resort With These Nifty Tricks

Admit it, you always look forward to your annual summer holidays where you get to go somewhere tropical and forget all your worries for a time. But what if someone tells you that you don’t need to wait for months just to enjoy that peace?

In fact, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on those trips because you can turn your home into a modern resort with these tips:

Upgrade your windows with plantation shutters.

One of the most prominent features of most tropical resorts is their windows. So if you want your home to make you feel like you’re somewhere in the Caribbean or Asia, upgrade your windows with Melbourne plantation shutters that are chic and durable. This simple addition can already do a lot to change the vibe of your home, and you can guarantee that it will last for many years.

Turn your backyard into a personal sanctuary.

If you have a huge backyard, take advantage of that space by turning it into your personal sanctuary. You can start with good landscaping where you can add a lot of greenery and flowers in your backyard to instantly make it feel like you’re in a different location instead of being just at home. If you already have a patio, invest in some good quality outdoor furniture and even add a dining area where you can enjoy dinners under the stars just like you would if you were on vacation.

Bring life into your home with plants.

If you’ve ever stayed at one of those top tropical resorts, you’ll notice that they really take advantage of good foliage to create that relaxing ambiance in their space. And you can do the same by adding a lot of tropical plants in and outside your home. Now if you’re worried that you might kill these plants, choose varieties that don’t require a lot of maintenance so you can guarantee that they’ll thrive even if you can’t always take them out under the sun or water them consistently because of your busy schedule.

Add a water feature outside your home.

Now if you have the budget for a major addition to your outdoor living space, make it a water feature like a pond or fountain that will instantly make your backyard feel like a tropical resort. You can choose from different types of fountains or ponds depending on the space that you have, and of course, your budget. Some prefer a small basin with some rocks and a little fountain, while others go all out by building a massive water feature that’s similar to those in Bali or the Maldives.

With all these improvements, you can easily transform your home into your own modern tropical resort that will let you relax and forget the stresses of life every time you go home. So why not make the investment now? For sure, you’ll enjoy having your own oasis to go home to.

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