Have you incorporated local culture into your decor?

[Elisa]

Hello everyone! 😊

Incorporating local culture into your decor creates a unique atmosphere for your guests, and it's a great way to connect people to the community and history of the area.

I think adding locally crafted items, like pottery, textiles, or woodwork, brings authenticity while supporting artisans from your region. Locally inspired artwork or vintage photographs can also tell a story about the culture and natural beauty of the surroundings.

Have you thought about how to bring local culture into your decor?

Do you add locally crafted items to support local artisans from your region? What kind of items do you usually add?

I look forward to reading your choices! 

Warm regards 🌻,

[Isabel5255]

Hi @Elisa ,

Yes, several of the paintings on the walls are by local artists. We welcome our guests with local Santo Domingo coffee and offer them local Presidente beer.

Isabel

[Elisa]

Hi @Isabel5255 😊, 

Thank you for sharing this here! I love the idea of the paintings. 😍

How did you decide on that?

Do you have any nice pictures to share here?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Isabel5255]

@Elisa ,

I'd love to share! I don’t have updated pictures with me at the moment, but I’ll be sure to take some on my next visit and share them with you

Best,

Isabel

[Elisa]

Hi @Isabel5255 😊, 

Thank you so much for letting me know!

I am looking forward to the pictures. 😍

Warm regards 🌻,

[Jon5301]

Hello, we have two cabins with a comfortable, warm and minimalist inspiration in Punta Arenas, Chile, by the Strait of Magellan. Since we constructed them recently, they are not yet decorated with local inspiration on the interior—a pending item. What does have a Patagonian local touch is our rustic garden, which is growing with native species, currants, and raspberries.

[Elisa]

Hi @Jon5301 😊, 

Thank you so much for sharing this here!

It’s very interesting to read about how you love sharing the local culture with your guests.

I’m a fan of minimalism too! Why did you decide to go with that style? I know some people don’t appreciate it because it doesn’t say much.

Warm regards🌻,

[Jon5301]

Hi!,

Through minimalism, we seek peace and visual order; however, each person finds comfort and beauty in their own way, so I believe you’re right that minimalism may not be the answer for those who enjoy the charm of spaces filled with details and personalization.

We believe that balance is the answer.

Best regards

[Elisa]

Hi @Jon5301 😊, 

You shared a great definition of minimalism with me, and I completely agree. This is why I love it!

Do your guests appreciate this? Have you received any feedback on the design of your property?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Sheri1]

Yes, I love including mountain and skiing related decor into my guest spaces! The guests frequently comment that they love the mountain vibe and it feels "on brand" for what they expect on a ski or mountain vacation. 

I've incorporated vintage ski photos, old wood snowshoes, skis hand painted by a local artisan, my own local photography printed on canvas, and other local art I've picked up at craft fairs and the local resale or thrift shop. I have a few throw pillows that say "Ski Lodge" and include faux fur throws (from Target) and comfy pillows that give that snuggle-in vibe. Hygge I think they call it! 

Lately I've been swapping out basic chairs and stools in favor of hickory style (look like wooden sticks but are heirloom quality) whenever I run across them. A few stuffed bears around also provide that soft touch that people seem to enjoy. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Sheri1 😊, 

Thank you for sharing this here, it’s wonderful to read!

Do you have any pictures? It would be lovely to see them. ‌😍‌

Warm regards🌻,

[Kristina505]

We have two properties at the Lake of the Ozarks. I found some old postcards at a local thrift store that highlighted the "hey days" of the lake in the 1950's. I framed them and hung it in a bedroom next to some more current graphic art depicting the area. Our cabin was built in the early 50's so it's fitting.

[Elisa]

Hi @Kristina505 😊, 

Those are wonderful ideas!

How did you come up with them?

Do you happen to have a picture? It would be nice to see it.

Warm regards🌻,

[Kristina505]

@Elisa Thanks for the positive words. I'm sorry. I don't happen to have an updated photo, but will supply it when I can. We have enjoyed visiting all of the local thrift stores in the area to pay homage to our home's history, while still keeping a modern, updated, bright and clean look. Our lake is known for fishing, water sports, and of course just the beauty of the outdoors. So all of our design elements are a nod to that. I will submit photos when I can.

[Kristina505]

I found a photo of my postcard idea.

 

[Felicity11]

Hi Elissa

I love this post and I think it incorporating our local culture into the decor of our homes is a key part to offering a great experience for our guests.  I know that when I travel, I love to learn more about the country or region I'm visiting and what makes it special. A great way to do this is to incorporate that into the way we set up our homes. 

I have a lot of international visitors who stay with me and they love to lean a bit more about the Australian culture.  On my wall, I have a large map of Australia, and rather than have it illustrated with local names, this map uses only local indigenous place names, and so gives guests a better understanding of what areas of Australia have been settled. 

We also have a range of books on our bookshelf, both for children and adults, that discuss the history of Australia and its culture.  I have recently added a few books on Australian Art as I think local art is also a key way to understand a country's culture. 

We are also fortunate to have had a semi-famous artist grow up in this home. We have incorporated her artwork into our home's decor and shared more information about her with our guests.  We have also had guests stay with us who love to draw ( perhaps there is something in the water), and they have left us drawings that we have gone on to frame and hang next to artwork from other local artists.   

In our listing, we also acknowledge the lands on which we live and the local Aboriginal groups who lived here before us. We also include this information in our house manual.   In our guest book, we also promote local indigenous tours to guests.  We hope this helps our guests understand and get a better appreciation for the culture of Australia.

Felicity