Don’t let the winter weather give you the blues – shift your interior into holiday mode to come home to an escape of your own.

If you’re missing that warm ocean breeze and the sand in your toes, add some tropical pieces to your living spaces to keep the summer beat going year-round.

If the surfboard is kept hibernating during the colder months – put in a mount on the wall for storage and to keep that baby on display! If skating is more your thing, do the same or add in a decorative deck to brighten the walls or merely lean in a corner. Kowabunga dude!

Bring in some prints and splashes of colour in your cushions or opt for a woven rug to add some warmth. Go for earthy tones to make the space feel more grounded and comfy.

Wall art can really transport you – find pieces that are soothing and reflect nature, maybe a wave or palm trees. You can place these in the bedroom to set the tone for dreams as you’re drifting off.

Get that nature indoors and grow a jungle of your own – maybe a cacti fit for the desert or a beachy palm.

This is also a great excuse to show off all the trinkets and treasures you may have gathered on travels. Put exotic pieces on the wall or coffee table to add a unique edge and spark story-telling.

Wherever you’ve felt relaxed and inspired; make sure there are snippets in your space to take you back.

First 3 images by Louise Perkins @villastyling www.thedesignvilla.com