RESORT-INSPIRED OUTDOOR DESIGN: CREATE A LUXE OASIS AT HOME
Transforming your outdoor space into a resort-inspired, luxury oasis is all about combining comfort, elegance, and a touch of escapism. It’s a case of elevating your house exterior design and creating your own private retreat where you can escape the mundane everyday routine for a few hours (or even just half an hour) and feel like you’re lazing at an exclusive resort. It’s an opportunity to recharge your batteries and create your own special place.
To achieve this, your garden design should incorporate a few additional features that help redefine your outdoor space. At CB2, we have everything you need to turn an outdoor lounge into a chill-out zone, a quiet nook in the garden into a mindful retreat, or a patio with a pool or hot tub into your very own spa.
Outdoor furniture
If you’re trying to recreate that idyllic retreat you fell in love with on your last holiday to the Caribbean, start with the furniture. Garden furniture that emulates the style and design of a tropical retreat will instantly take you back to that villa on the beach. Rattan chairs and cosy couches get things started, or go for a comfortable C-shaped sofa wrapped around a large coffee table.
For serious relaxation in the sunshine, a cushioned chaise lounge or a cabana-style daybed is the ideal place to settle down with a bestseller and a cool drink. To add to the sense of resort-style ambience, add a free-standing umbrella shade and a cute little side table.
Hanging egg chairs are an instant reminder of that holiday in Goa. If you have space in the garden, why not go all-out for that Caribbean vibe with a hammock?
Styling elements
Once you’ve got the major elements of your home garden design in place, it’s time to add in some styling elements that elevate a simple outdoor lounge into something much more luxurious. And to do that, you need to pay attention to the details.
One of the easiest ways to evoke a luxurious resort feel is by using premium textiles. Layer outdoor rugs, throw pillows, and draped canopies in neutral tones accented with tropical colours. Select textiles with tactile appeal and balance them with ornaments such as smooth marble orbs or elegant vases filled with gently rustling grass to heighten the sensory experience.
The right lighting can create a warm evening glow, allowing you to extend your use of your outdoor space well after the sun has gone down. Use lanterns, string lights, solar-powered floor lamps, and gently flickering oil lamps.
Nothing says tropical resort quite like some architectural greenery. Palm trees, bamboo, or potted tropical plants instantly evoke a resort feel. If you don’t have space in your garden design for larger, structural plants, simply scale them down to fit.
For a final touch, add a water feature. This could be a simple fountain, a meditative reflecting pool, or a lavish hot tub for ultimate luxury.
Our top three tips for creating a resort-style outdoor space
Colours – Keep things neutral, especially your garden furniture. Go for white, beige, sage green, or grey, then add bold pops of colour, including teal, turquoise, coral, and a splash of gold.
Zones – In a resort, you’ll find that the exterior design and outdoor décor are divided into ‘zones’. You’ll have areas for sunbathing or relaxing by the pool, dining and drinks areas, and perhaps a mindful zone where you can meditate, indulge in a massage, or practice your yoga poses. Try incorporating zones into your home garden design to capture a resort feel.
Balance – The key to the perfect resort-style design concept is to balance form and functionality with a mindful approach to outdoor design. Ensure you include natural elements in your plan, such as plants, textured detailing, and natural materials like wood, rattan, and cotton or linen fabrics.
Most of all, make your resort-style garden space all about you. This is your sanctuary, and with a little help from CB2, you can turn an ordinary garden or outdoor lounge into something truly special.