Summer Homes: Refreshing Architecture and Design Ideas
Can you imagine spending your summer family vacation surrounded by nature? Or are you more of a city person? Whatever your preferences may be, we know just how much people feel like taking advantage of the arrival of summer to disconnect and discover new places for a few days. Or, who knows? Maybe even more than just a few days.
A Summer Home on the Costa Brava: Vacation Time on the Mediterranean Coast
When you think about the sea, mild temperatures and spectacular scenery, Costa Brava certainly comes to mind. The fact is, it’s an ideal destination if you’re looking for long beaches with crystal-clear water and wanting to enjoy wonderful landscapes and exquisite gastronomy. Plus, if you’re curious and daring, you can wander about searching for small coves hidden among the cliffs amidst all sorts of vegetation. It’s quite the adventure!
That’s why having a summer home on the Costa Brava is a real privilege. These Mediterranean-style homes are absolutely incredible places to enjoy your vacation surrounded by scenery that gets you dreaming. One example is this magnificent kitchen featuring the Himalaya Crystal model, which blends in with the local Mediterranean landscape and look while its visible veins create a contrast that transmits authenticity and elegance to give the room some personality. It’s the perfect place to enjoy some time with family and friends after a long day under the sun at the beach or to have breakfast in the morning while organizing the day’s activities.
A summerhouse in South Africa: a holiday home in Cape Town
South Africa is the preferred destination for many wanting to enjoy their summer vacation. But there’s one city that stands out above all the others due to its unique charm: Cape Town. The fact is it’s one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Africa where you can enjoy an endless number of very different activities. And that’s also perceived through its buildings, like this lovely pavilion-inspired home featuring light structures in addition to neutral furniture, shapes and materials that blend in with the outdoors. Particularly standing out among them is the Basalt Black model which perfectly combines with the city’s atmosphere and essence given the dark tone offering strength and personality without leaving any elegance aside. This home with amazing landscapes looks over the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles Mountain range. Imagine waking up to these views. What a dream!
A Summer Home in Elche: Summer on the coast of Valencia
The Costa Blanca stands out among all others due to its peaceful coves, infinite beaches and remote underwater caves. And when it comes to Elche, it’s the perfect city to spend your summer vacation. A city with culture and heritage as well as great history where you can find out all about its origins, customs and traditions. Plus, Elche has a delectable, varied gastronomy featuring local products like delicious dates, incredible rice dishes and vegetables. And if you add in the excellent climate, it’s the ideal destination for an unforgettable vacation.
That’s why a home like Fátima Cantó’s is quite the privilege. The spacious kitchen and island built using the Calacatta Luxe model with attractive veins and immense contrasts combines perfectly with the La Bohème model offering warmth and gentleness for a room meant to be relished. What’s more, the large Mediterranean-style terrace is the ideal place to be used any time of the day. With a huge table designed using the Summer Dala model, it’s a unique piece to be able to enjoy a delicious meal and long after-dinner chats. It’s a room for living with friends and family almost any season of the year given the mild temperatures in the area.
A summerhouse in Budapest: holidays in Eastern Europe
Budapest is known for its passionate culture and numerous historical monuments. It’s a city that’s been modernized yet has conserved all its charm and essence. That’s why more and more families and groups of friends are choosing it to spend their summer vacations.
One example is the young couple who owns this home in Budapest. They work abroad, yet wanted to have a vacation home here for when they’re in the city. It’s a light-filled home with large spaces, a lovely and cozy living room that opens onto the kitchen as well as a chic, practical dining area. It also has an incredible kitchen island featuring the Retrostone model for luminosity and delicateness as the link between the different rooms.
And if you’d like to stay in a home like this while on vacation in Budapest, you can! The owners rent it out to others on vacation when they’re not in town. So there’s no more excuses not to visit this city. What are you waiting for?
After finding out about these summer homes and getting to know a little more about these wonderful cities where they’re located, which one would you choose for your vacation?
