Holiday season is here! And with busy workloads and hectic schedules taking up so much of the year, vacations can be a real tonic. Time to relax, reset and recharge with family and friends. Vacations don’t always mean a getaway to warmer climes. In fact, holidaying at home – or staycationing – has so many incredible benefits. No packing, tick; no big financial outlay, tick; and a reason to explore local delights, tick. It’s also a chance for your luxury kitchen room to become the focal point of your home-holiday plans. So whether you’re a family of four, a young professional or a retired couple, here’s how to max out beautiful bespoke kitchens for time off at home. Rainy day games, a bake off bonanza or a quiet corner for reading. Roundhouse kitchens can do the lot.

Lay the table for a lazy brunch

Wave goodbye to the early morning commute and chaotic school run as vacation mode sets in. Yes, it’s time to take full advantage of the slower pace and enjoy a lazy brunch in your luxury kitchen design. Not matter if you have large kitchen dining room ideas or a modern kitchen island with seating, the premise is the same. Firstly, set the table with your best crockery, be it classic pure white or turquoise glazed earthenware for a Mediterranean mood. Then, fill some jugs with seasonal sprigs and stock up on your favourite brunch treats. Don’t forget a pot of good coffee to ease you into the holidays. All that’s left to do is enjoy a leisurely brunch in your bespoke kitchen design…and see where the day takes you.

Get baking with the kids

Whipping up a Victoria sponge or a batch of cupcakes is sure to delight everyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re a dab hand with brownies and biscuits, or a complete novice. Either way it’s a great reason to spend time in bespoke luxury kitchens and get everyone involved. Teens can help transport dried ingredients from the kitchen pantry cabinet and weigh out the correct amounts. Give younger members of the family free reign with the icing bag, sprinkles and edible toppings. Just be prepared for a major clean-up of your kitchen design post bake off. Enjoy…and let them eat cake!

Plan an indoor/outdoor picnic

Who doesn’t love a picnic? And there’s real joy to hosting an alfresco lunch when you’re vacationing at home. For starters, you don’t need to lug all your picnic kit to another destination. And with your bespoke kitchen design on hand, you can make fresh food as and when you need it. Create a picnic theme outside by laying down thick blankets, filling up the ice bucket for drinks and firing up the portable BBQ if you fancy some hot food. Stock up on vibrant melamine plates and cups that are safe to use everywhere. Take your Bluetooth speaker outside and get the bat and ball ready for some family fun. And if the weather takes a turn for the worse, head back into your luxury kitchen design and continue the picnic in your gorgeous roundhouse kitchen.

Go for a board games marathon

On rainy days, latest kitchen designs are the ultimate hotspot for a board games marathon. In fact, it’s the perfect excuse for a household digital detox too. Put away smart phones, tablets and TVs and raid the attic for good old-fashioned board games. From a basic pack of cards to Kerplunk and Monopoly, you’ll love spending time in beautiful bespoke kitchens with all the family. Let everyone choose a favourite and set up a games hub on your modern kitchen island or kitchen dining design. Let the gaming continue long into the evening with drinks, snacks and lots of laughs. Your kitchen design just got a staycation thumbs up…

Relax and read

For some of us, vacations are all about relaxing with a pile of good paperbacks. And staycationing at home is a much needed pause to rewind with your favourite read. Find a quiet spot in your kitchen design or curl up in a comfy armchair in an open-plan luxury kitchen room. Our experts at roundhouse love carving out spaces for everyone in our bespoke kitchens. And that includes an upholstered window seat where you can sit back, read, take in the views and enjoy your holiday at home. Bliss…

How can I holiday at home?

Getaways are gorgeous, but vacations at home can be so relaxing. It’s a good idea to create a loose staycation itinerary, and plan in a few ideas. This might be as simple as watching a good film, going for a long walk with the family or trying out a new recipe in luxury designer kitchens. The key is to keep your laptop closed and stay away from emails and work-related admin. Indulge in time off without stepping outside the front door…

Our expert kitchen designers can help you make the best choices for your Roundhouse bespoke kitchen, furniture or wardrobes. Visit any of our seven Roundhouse showrooms; Wigmore St, Clapham, Fulham, Richmond, Cambridge, Guildford & Cheltenham and get planning!