Destination vacations are overrated. Planning a trip away from home can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. Instead, why not turn your next vacation into a staycation by transforming your home into a relaxing paradise. All you need are a few DIY touch-ups, some creativity and a renewed outlook. Use some of these staycation ideas and your home will be vacation-ready in no time.
4 Staycations Ideas for a Residential Oasis
Imitating the Hotel Experience
It’s hard to match the luxury and comforts of a hotel in your own home. You don’t have to clean, cook, make your bed, or do your laundry. But why should that change?
Luckily, there are companies that can take care of all of these services for you. Have your meals delivered right to your door for the week by using sites like Seamless or Postmates. Try Merry Maids and have one of their many, hard-working cleaners come by to give your home a comprehensive scrub. If you’re in need of a full pickup and drop-off laundry service, then Spin Sudz is exactly what you’re looking for.
A Backyard Retreat
You take a vacation to get away from all of the responsibilities and stresses of your home life, which isn’t always such an easy thing to do on a staycation. But there are definitely some things you can do to help.
Start by utilizing your outdoor space. The backyard is the first stop. Set up an area with decorative chairs, a small table, and flowers where you can spend your days caught up in a good book, a deep nap, or great conversation. You can also spruce up your backyard with the addition of a hammock, the height of outdoor luxury.
Eating inside is boring. Try something different by equipping your backyard with furniture fit for mealtime. A dining room table style fixture is perfect for an intimate dinner or hosting guests. A smaller table makes for a great breakfast nook where you can enjoy your morning coffee and the newspaper.
Style the Interior
The inside of your home is also due for some staycation upgrades. Say you want to mimic the experience of a tropical getaway. Go out and buy some beach décor like faded driftwood signs or blue, flowing curtains. Decide a theme and style away.
You can also spruce up your space by strategically placing candles and vases of fresh flowers around your home.
Be a Tourist in your Neighborhood
For as long as you’ve lived in your neighborhood or town, there are always going to be certain places and things that you’ve never checked out. Whether it’s that hole-in-the-wall restaurant or local theater, you can spend part of your staycation by sightseeing in your area.
In Long Island especially, you’ll never be able to see it all. You can fill a whole day exploring local towns like Rockville Centre, Manhasset, and Long Beach. Look up any available tourist guides for your area and rediscover the neighborhood.
