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Outfitting the Rental (5 comments)
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This bedroom is probably larger than anything you'd find in an average rental, but I think it's a great example of a couple of different qualities that are important in a vacation bedroom. First, the side chairs provide space for suitcases and to toss dirty clothes (I am horrifically messy on vacation and like anything that helps me contain my mess).
The other great thing about this room is that it has personality without being too personal. The stripes are cool, plus they eliminate the need for art, which can be really distracting if its not quite your taste.
And of course, this bed looks comfortable - which is an absolute requirement.
by apartmenttherapy.com
The other great thing about this room is that it has personality without being too personal. The stripes are cool, plus they eliminate the need for art, which can be really distracting if its not quite your taste.
And of course, this bed looks comfortable - which is an absolute requirement.
Great vacation bedrooms also provide ample storage space, including space to hide bags and dirty laundry. Again, I'm really messy on trips, so I'm thrilled when I can hide my sloppiness.
by BBC Construction Inc.
Every vacation house should have at least one overstuffed bookshelf, like this one, preferably full of beat-up trashy paperbacks with a few board games thrown in.
by nytimes.com
In the kitchen, counter space is critical. Whether you cook on vacation or not, most people eat in at least once or twice and tight spaces make eating together difficult. This island (in my own home kitchen) is ideal for prep, dinner and hanging out after dinner.
Pollard Kitchen
Whether its in the kitchen or the living room, every vacation home should also have a spot that's natural as a bar. I love this little red table - it's the perfect size and adorable.
Dear Daisy Cottage- Wine Bar
I love open floor plans in vacation homes. They allow everybody to hang out together, even while doing their own thing.
by hgtv.com
Every open floor plan, though, should include a couple of little nooks for one-on-one conversations or reading alone. Grouping chairs in pairs with side tables is one way to achieve this. Window seats are also fantastic.
by Sullivan Conard Architects
Every vacation home should come with a great outside area, whether that's a beachfront balcony or a woodsy patio. Fences make an especially nice addition when kids and dogs are involved.
privacy fence backdrop
Bathrooms are like a combination of kitchens and bedrooms - best when they come with lots of counter space and lots of storage. This is especially true when multiple families are sharing one bathroom.
by Gast Architects
One bathroom per couple is ideal of course, but at the very least, it's nice to have a main-level powder room, especially in resort towns where people regularly have guests. I love this little black and white room - the strong pattern of the wallpaper is perfect for the tiny room.
by Patrick J. Baglino, Jr. Interior Design
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becky says:
I think my favorite part of a vacation house or B&B is that shelf full of trashy novels and board games. My mom and I just played a mean game of scrabble last night.
Another thing I like about they way my family vacations is NO TV! It's hard to believe, as I am total TV addict, but it is so nice to have meals together, get that book read, play games, and hang out outside instead of mindlessly watching TV.
However, I'm headed home today. Thank God for the DVR... :)
Another thing I like about they way my family vacations is NO TV! It's hard to believe, as I am total TV addict, but it is so nice to have meals together, get that book read, play games, and hang out outside instead of mindlessly watching TV.
However, I'm headed home today. Thank God for the DVR... :)
diva2009 says:
I LOVE vacation rentals and the ones by the beach are the best!
Great ideabook- I wish that some landlords will read this...
Great ideabook- I wish that some landlords will read this...
kitpollard says:
I know! You know what I also would like to add, even though it's less about decor and really more about outfitting? Please provide some decent knives for chopping vegetables! I know it's not that practical - it's hard to maintain a knife set when you don't live in the house - but I'm always wishing for good knives.
Becky - I totally agree, though I was happy, on our third day of rain, that we did have a TV and DVD player!
Becky - I totally agree, though I was happy, on our third day of rain, that we did have a TV and DVD player!
becky says:
Kit, yes, with kids, a DVD player is a lifesaver!
joyce says:
Knives and cutting board are always so.... well just bad in rentals. When I remember, I stash one really good knife in my luggage. I can work around most everything else, but spending the week trying to chop anything with a dime store steak knife is a challenge.
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