How to create the feeling of a holiday escape in your own home?

If you are staying put this summer, why not refresh your home with a staycation makeover says Laura Barnard, Arlo & Jacob's Head of Product.

"After spending so much time in our homes we are looking to make them feel lighter and fresher," she shares. “Our homes have the potential to trigger the imagination, and if people can't physically travel, then it’s time to bring more relaxing elements into our interiors."

There are simple design codes you can introduce which can easily capture that holiday feeling," advises Laura.

Explore our helpful tips.

A bouquet of botanical prints

"There is a movement away from urban built-up design and people are looking to retreat," explains Laura. "Either they want to invest in a nice retreat, or they want to create that feeling of being close to nature."

Explore nature-themed home accessories, wallpaper and bespoke pieces such as a 'Leilani' fabric by Australian textile designer, Anna Sprio.

“We Josef Frank's bodacious mid-century prints have also made an incredible comeback,” says Laura, “Pretty prints like Anna Spiro' s transports us to a wildflower meadow.”

Embrace Summer Fabrics

"If you want to refresh your home, introduce lighter shades and earthy fabrics like linen," says Laura.

Soft, breathable and  chic "we have seen a growing demand for sofas in linen," says Laura. "It offers a more sustainable style and feels grounded in both the British seaside and countryside."

Choose warm tones that are grounded and nurturing. "Vacation style is about creating more light," says Laura. "Our linens include a more sophisticated palette with uplifting colours that are timeless and laid-back."

The new colour palette includes golden beige, pink clay, moss green, soft olive and earthy orange.

One smart option is to invest in furniture with  slipcovers says Laura because “suddenly you can completely change a room's personality into an updated summer vibe.”