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Holiday homes are a fantastic way to spend one’s hard-earned time off, besides presenting a perfect canvas for design and decorating inspiration. Doing up a holiday home, however, differs from decorating one’s own home as the focus often shifts to what guests can expect from the home rather than the homeowner’s liking. The holiday home must have practical solutions besides being an enjoyable space with a relaxing ambience. The location of the home dramatically influences the choice of décor. For instance, a holiday home in goa might have a beach-inspired theme while one in a hill station might be more suited to a nature-inspired theme.  

While choosing the decor for a holiday home, particular importance must be placed on the upholstery fabric as it must be able to withstand the weather conditions in the region. If the house is in an area that is prone to high humidity, the upholstery must be comfortable for seating. It should also be fade-resistant if it is used in outdoor applications or placed in an area that receives a lot of sunlight. Another factor to consider is that it should be resistant to stains caused by spills, especially if children and pets are likely to visit. 

Traditional upholstery materials such as cotton, silk, and velvet are not suitable choices for upholstery in holiday homes as they fade quickly and are not stain-resistant. Interior designers and decorators prefer the use of performance fabric, such as the ranges from Sunbrella, as it is fade-resistant, stain-resistant, UV-resistant, mould-resistant, mildew-resistant, and bleach cleanable. Sunbrella offers an array of colours and patterns that can be used to create almost any theme in a holiday home.