The Holiday Home

Southeast Islands

Maybe it’s the relaxed, peaceful atmosphere that hugs to you like the humidity, maybe it’s the natural stone decor that creates a sense of permanent beauty, or maybe it’s the White Lotus effect—but the allure of Southeast Asia’s tropical Islands is in full bloom.

The key to creating a space this calm and inviting relies on a few simple practices. Keep a muted palette, pulling in a few colours that reflect the surrounding jungle and sea. Use strong natural materials sourced from the islands (think marble and solid wood) that bring the outside in and add a minimal yet weighted quality. Then balance that with airy white cotton gauze that dances in the breeze, and maybe add a seashell or two—just a few favourites to remind you of how beautiful travel can be. 

By Julie Tipler, A Sun-Kissed Romance.

Images clockwise from left: Unna by Vianca Soleil, Villa in Uluwatu, Bali, Unna by Vianca Soleil, Maximilian Jencquel via Paula Bruss, Unna by Vianca Soleil, The Ravine House, Ubud, Bali, source unknown.

Plaster Shell Uplighter


Set-of-Two Orpua Placemats
Raffia Bast and Walnut Pendant Lamp by Temde

Travertine Beige Round Platter
Romeo Travertine Dining Table

RH

Sun Tray
Gems Of The Tropics Tablecloth

McGuire Mackintosh Style Modern Rattan Dining Armchairs
Bayfront Rectangular End Table
Kennett Small Travertine Table Lamp
Wall Mirror with Wooden Frame

CB2

The White Lotus Brass Cocktail Picks
Samala Lamp

York Slope Arm Deep Seat Slipcovered Sofa
Palm Tree Embroidered Outdoor Pillow
Wabisabi Rustic Rectangular Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table with Block Legs
Arly Light Brown All-Weather Rattan Dining Chair

CB2

Set-of-Two Saimiri Dessert Plates
New Wave Round Travertine Table by Arda Yeniay
Ashburn Pendant Light
Natural Seagrass Wall Mirror
Giant Ceramic Clam Shell
Rybak Square Woven Decorative  Basket
Kaia Marble Plinth Block Tall End Table
Cerifera Palm Pillow
Laguna Media Console

Royal Palm Jug

Jute Braided Rug
Cesta Natural Ceramic Lamp Base




Large Contour Bowl
Cusco Outdoor Lounge Chair
Brown Mini Curvy Side Table




Zen Infusion Scented Candle
Set-of-Two Palm Trio Trays
Wabisabi Rustic Tall Reclaimed Wood 4-Tier Shelf

Natural Limestone Laguna Vase
Fluted Linen Table Lamp
Set-of-Two Bamboo Dining Chair with Cushions
Teak Slice End Table
Small Ripple Carafe Set