As homeowners are constantly looking for ways to add serenity to their living spaces, interior designers are now taking cues from luxury resorts to create rooms that evoke the feeling of being in a holiday destination. This is why resortcore is the new design trend that you’ll see everywhere this summer. Interior designer Ania Agardy says that while this type of design scheme can add a sense of quiet opulence to homes, it can also enhance wellness and support relaxation. “Infusing your home with luxe island aesthetics creates a fresh, elegant, and effortless look that aligns perfectly for the season,” Agardy explains.
Resortcore is all about incorporating sophisticated pieces and going light on tropical influences. If you want to get this look for your home, here are some ways to turn your abode into a gorgeous retreat.
Go for Warm Neutrals
Most people associate resort destinations with loud, eyecatching colours such as lime, coral, aqua, and fuschia. While these hues are typically present in conventional tropical hotels and AirBnBs, they’re best used as pops of colour in resortcore-themed spaces. For a luxurious and elegant look, think of a 5-star boutique hotel instead of an island-inspired room. Use warm neutral colours on the walls such as taupe, a rosy beige, or cafe cream, then add a sofa and other seating options in deeper neutral tones like espresso, camel, or chocolate brown.
You can also match your seating to your walls if you want to fully commit to the boutique hotel aesthetic. Next, decorate with custom framed photos or artwork to complement your space. Choose contemporary or abstract pieces in sunset or coastal colours to liven up the room, as well as close up pictures of a sunlit ocean or foamy water on a sandy beach.
Chic Accessories Made from Natural Materials
Resortcore is all about using decorative pieces made of natural materials to bring a sense of nature into homes, so think about incorporating some of them into your living spaces in clever ways. Think of a jute rug in the dining room, a rattan accent chair and matching ottomans in the living room, and oversized stoneware vases to hold freshly cut flowers. If you have high ceilings, think about installing a winding rattan sculpture, or display it on the wall to create a focal point. Finish with an oversized raffia basket to hold extra pillows or throw blankets, and some rattan animal sculptures on a coffee table or mantle.
Don’t Forget to Add Plants
What’s a tropical retreat without greenery? For a lush look and luxurious vibe, forget about having tiny succulents or small plants. To achieve the resortcore look, bigger is better, so add large indoor plants or medium sized indoor trees to your space. Olive trees in white ceramic or raffia plant holders will look perfectly elegant, while Bird of Paradise, Monstera, and Fiddle Leaf Fig will make a statement with their green and glossy leaves.
Resortcore is all about adding a feeling of luxury and peace into your living spaces. Try these tips to nail the look, and see how this decor scheme can bring serenity into your life.
