5 Must Have Design Ideas for Your Costa Rica Villa
With its near perfect year-round climate, it exemplifies the optimal environment to create indoor/outdoor spaces. Many of the homes have large open spaces with floor to ceiling windows that open into expansive terraces with stunning mountain and ocean views.
The natural setting provides an ideal backdrop for daydreaming and relaxing. When it comes to interior design, there are a few general suggestions to consider.
CHAISE LOUNGES If you have a large expansive terrace, comfortable chaise lounges are a must. You may even want to consider a hammock to create a lazy laid back seating arrangement. Whether it’s evening or morning hours, having comfortable chairs to lounge outside is a detail not to overlook. You can take in the beauty of the outdoors the majority of the time throughout the year here. Invest in a few good umbrellas to create shaded areas too, if you don’t have expansive coverage on your terrace.
WOODS AND STONES Interiors strike a balance with rich woods and cool stones. Keeping the colors neutral compliments the beautiful natural setting to create expansive spaces. Costa Rica is rich in natural resources, and it is easy to source local woods and stones to use for interior and exterior designs here. Sandstones are very popular right now to use as flooring in kitchens, bathrooms and patios. They are clean, convenient and easy to maintain. They are extremely durable and the lighter tones work well with many architectural designs.
MUD ROOM Mud rooms are gaining in popularity. When it rains in Costa Rica having a space to take off your shoes before entering the home is a great and very practical idea. Keep a place for shoes by your doorway too. It protects your home from being tracked with mud and sand from the beach. If you’re a surfer, also consider creating a special storage spot for your boards too that is convenient for you and easily accessible from your front door.
BLINDS OR CURTAINS Blinds or curtains. While many homes forgo both, because they are remote enough that privacy is not an issue. if you want to control the amount of sunlight streaming through the windows, blinds are a great option for the Costa Rica climate and easy to maintain. The clean lines tends to work well in many homes, and there are a wide range of styles to choose from. If you are dealing with curvatures in the window areas, then consider curtains that compliment the interior. Curtains tend to create a softer feel than blinds. Ultimately, of course, it depends on the interior ambiance you want to create.
Attention to these details can make a huge difference in your ability to achieve a great design that matches the look and feel you want to create. Give it some thought and then consult with an interior designer for insight or try Home Styler app.
