15 Little Indulgences To Make Your Home Feel Like A Resort Part I
Need some time to unwind without having to get on a plane or break the bank? Pamper yourself and spruce up your space with these 15 items to give you that luxe hotel vibe while at home.
By Nikki Andrea Bounaparte -
Before embarking on your at-home getaway, spruce up your home to make you feel as though you’re chilling in a luxe boutique hotel. Here are 15 luxurious little indulgences to create that coveted staycay vibe.
1. Folding Picnic Basket & Table
Have a little picnic at home with this handmade wooden basket that carries your snacks and drinks and turns into a small makeshift table. Just unlatch the sides and extend the legs of this folding table. Spruce things up with a comfy blanket or two to sit on.
Retails for $270 at www.uncommongoods.com.
2. Julia Knight Cascade Soap Dish — Mist
Add eye-catching detail to your bathroom with this handmade soap dish from Julia Knight. It has a unique texture thanks to the raw beaded stainless steel edges.
Retails for $86 at www.amara.com/sg.
3. IKEA RESGODS Bed Tray
Nothing screams relaxation more than yummy food in bed. This bed tray comes with foldable legs for a variety of needs. Have the table stand up to get a better reach while lying in bed, or keep them folded to save space.
Retails from $22.90 at www.ikea.com/sg.
4. Kindle Paperwhite
Fancy curling up with a book while on vacation? Thanks to this, you don’t have to carry around piles of books. The Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch display, 8GB of storage and a front-lighting system so you can read in the dark. It’s also well-connected to the latest book releases, so you can skip the wait and read at your own pace.
Retails for $275 at www.amazon.sg.
5. Louis Vuitton Homey Flat Mule
This lightweight, slip-on mule features tone-on-tone satin embroidered with the iconic Monogram pattern. Its coordinating satin insock is padded and quilted for extra comfort. Each pair comes with a matching velvet pouch.
Retails from $815 at ap.louisvuitton.com.
6. Pols Potten Lobby Vase in Smoke Gold
This smoked glass vase golden band accent brings a golden touch into your living space. It looks as good displayed on its own as it does holding your favourite flowers.
Retails for $98 at www.amara.com/sg.
7. Olivia Round Tray
Add a touch of tropical island living with this rattan-weaved round tray. The large base lets you dress up your co ee table with a vase of fresh flowers and books, adding elegance to your home. Designed with cutout handles, it is also convenient to carry from room to room.
Retails from $75 at www.kathyscove.com.
8. Rainbow Slice Float
No staycation is complete without some fun and sun in the pool. The Rainbow Slice Float is 1.7m in length, perfect for you to bask in the sun on. It can be inflated in less than five minutes using an electric pump and comes with a clear waterproof bag for storage.
Retails for $75 at www.letsfloatsg.com.
9. Scene Shang Love Is A Warm Brew Lyocell Pillow Case Pair
Featuring batik style motifs rooted in Singaporean history and culture, these Tencel lyocell pillowcases quickly absorb moisture and dissipate excessive heat for a long-lasting cooling sensation, making it a perfect fabric for top-notch luxury comfort.
Retails from $59 at shop.sceneshang.com.
10. Ariana Ost Sound Healing Crystal Kit
Amplify the healing power of crystals with this kit. Designed to allow your body to enter a deep state of relaxation, it includes a tuning fork and crystal grid. Gently tap the tuning fork against the crystals in the grid and close your eyes to meditate to the sound and vibrations.
Retails for $243 at www.amara.com/sg.
11. Scene Shang White Pagoda Papercut Room Diffuser
Dip its latticed paper di user in the essential oils, and it’ll gradually release a woody blend of fragrance in your room.
Retails from $89.90 at shop.sceneshang.com.
12. All Green Things The Mystical Realm Micro Landscape
This indoor micro landscape brings the outdoors in. Listen to the calming flow of water and appreciate nature at its finest. Get a ready-made landscape or build your own as it has DIY options available.
Retails for $288 at www.allgreenthings.online.
13. Natural Bamboo Dish with Foot
This handmade dishware is water-resistant and heat-safe. Use it to hold hot soup of up to 100 deg C and a variety of other dishes.
Retails for $19 at www.mountainliving.com.
14. Pure Tableware
Ex supermodel Pascale Nassens’s first line of dinnerware embodies authenticity and warmth with its exquisite ceramic design. Based on organic lines, it is made from natural materials.
Retails for $15 each at www.mountainliving.com.
15. Ligne Roset Globe Indoor
Its oval, sleek design adds a luxe statement to any room. Turn down your usual lights and have the Globe Indoor give your room a dramatic, cosy illumination instead.
Price upon request at www.grafunkt.com.