Buying a holiday house is a dream move. Maybe it’s that breezy coastal shack you’ve always wanted. Maybe it’s a bush retreat with kangaroos in the backyard. Or maybe it’s a smart investment you’re planning to list as a short-stay rental. Either way, you’ve done the exciting bit.
Now you’re staring at four white walls, no furniture, and the mild panic that comes with realising you’re about to furnish an entire other house. Only this house has a fabulous new 2 hour travel time (not including the sneaky stop at Maccas). How fun for you!
If you're anything like most people, your options fall into two camps:
It’s completely empty and echoing with potential… and not much else.
It’s filled with a mishmash of hand-me-downs, leftovers and that weird wicker chair from your aunty’s sunroom.
Holidaying in an op-shop doesn’t scream aspirational getaway, does it?
Here’s the thing—styling a holiday home is a whole different ballgame to your regular house. You’re not just buying a couch. You’re creating a vibe. One that makes you (or your guests) exhale the moment they walk through the door. A space that feels intentional, cohesive, and a little bit luxe. Not a last-minute puzzle of panic-bought Super A-Mart beige. Not that I have an issue with Super A-Mart…well, not a big one. Ok, a big one. Anyways, I digress…
But here’s the kicker: most people don’t have the time, headspace or energy to pull it all together. You're busy. You’ve got life going on. You don’t want to spend six weekends assembling flatpacks and wondering if Nana’s antique rocking chair will fit in the car.
And this is where a turnkey holiday home setup can be a total game-changer.
There are people (hi, it’s us) who actually love this stuff. We spend our days pulling together casually luxe interior design concepts, planning functional furniture layouts, curating everything from the perfect armchair to the salad servers, and coordinating it all so it turns up, gets installed, and looks amazing.
For Airbnb owners? Good design makes a serious difference. Holiday rental styling is what makes your listing jump out in a sea of “neutral with a side of nothing”. It’s the difference between “yeah, looks fine” and “omg I have to stay here”.
Plus, using an interior designer often means access to exclusive trade pricing on furniture and homewares. Translation: savings that can either go back into things like luxe linen, art, or that outdoor fire pit you’ve had your eye on or a caterer to host the most envy worthy dinner party for your mates….and trust me, now you have a fabulous beach house, they will come.
The best bit? Once it’s done, all you need to do is show up with a suitcase and a solid wine selection. The house will be ready, styled, and waiting to give you a metaphoric massage.
So if your holiday home currently feels a little bit like a hard rubbish day—or if it’s sitting there empty while your to-do list grows longer—know that you’ve got options. Stylish, stress-free ones.