Residential - Holiday Home

Requirements & Challenges

Create a luxury Mediterranean coastal aesthetic across five bedroom suites and open-plan living

Provide motorised convenience for large windows and high ceilings to suit holiday rental guests

Deliver complete blockout in all bedrooms while maintaining soft, elegant daytime appeal

Add flowing sheer curtains that enhance the Mediterranean villa vibe without sacrificing function

Complement the home's crisp white palette, Enzo Sand tiles, natural rattan and warm neutral styling

Hide curtain tracks and motorisation behind ceiling beams for a seamless, architectural finish

Ensure durability and easy maintenance for a holiday rental property in a coastal environment

A clever design detail was Oak & Orange's use of the ceiling beam as a pelmet to hide both the curtain track and the motorisation for the roller blinds—creating a seamless, clean architectural finish where all you see is the soft, flowing curtains and no visible hardware. This technique elevated the entire look, making the window furnishings feel integrated and intentional rather than an afterthought.

In the Living room, we supplied Bali 'Pearl' sheer curtains to frame the open-plan entertaining space. The soft pearl tone of the sheers worked seamlessly with the Enzo Sand floor tiles, Haven Natural modular sofa, and natural rattan armchairs, creating a cohesive, warm coastal palette. The sheers allowed northern light to flood the living zones while maintaining a soft, filtered glow that enhanced the Mediterranean coastal vibe without the harsh glare of direct sun.

The choice of Focus 'Polar' for the roller blinds was deliberate: the crisp white finish matched the home's Cotton Sheets wall colour and created a clean, modern base that allowed the natural textures—rattan, jute, elm timber, natural linen—to take centre stage. The Bali 'Pearl' sheer curtains added warmth and softness without competing with the home's neutral palette, creating a cohesive, elevated aesthetic throughout all five suites.

Motorisation was a key feature of Dream Home 10's window furnishing strategy. In a holiday home with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple guests, the convenience of motorised roller blinds meant no one had to struggle with heavy manual blinds—guests could control light and privacy at the push of a button, adding a layer of modern luxury that elevated the entire holiday experience.

Home Blinds Australia's products were also chosen for their durability and low maintenance—critical in a coastal holiday rental environment where salt air, high traffic, and regular guest turnover require window furnishings that can withstand heavy use while still looking pristine.

The Bali 'Pearl' sheer curtains were the hero of the Mediterranean aesthetic. Flowing from ceiling to floor in every bedroom suite and the living room, they added the soft, elegant texture that transforms a functional space into a luxury retreat. The warm pearl tone worked beautifully with the home's natural materials—Enzo Sand tiles, rattan pendants, jute rugs, natural linen bedding—creating a cohesive, inviting palette that felt both coastal and refined.

The Focus 'Polar' roller blinds provided the practical foundation: complete blockout, privacy, heat control, and durability in a coastal environment. The crisp white finish kept the aesthetic clean and modern, allowing the natural textures and warm neutrals to shine without competing for attention.

Home Blinds Australia's partnership with Oak & Orange on Dream Home 10 proved that luxury holiday homes demand window furnishings that deliver on both form and function. The result? A stunning coastal Mediterranean villa that guests can enjoy year-round, with window furnishings that enhance the holiday experience while standing up to the demands of a high-traffic rental property. Motorisation, quality materials, and thoughtful design details—like hidden tracks and ceiling pelmets—transformed Dream Home 10 into a true Seaside Sanctuary where every detail, including the window furnishings, contributes to the luxury holiday vibe.

Rooms Featured:

Bedroom 2 (Focus Polar Motorised Rollers + Bali Pearl Sheers) | Bedroom 5 (Focus Polar Motorised Rollers + Bali Pearl Sheers) | Additional Guest Suites (Focus Polar Motorised Rollers + Bali Pearl Sheers) | Living (Bali Pearl Sheer Curtains)

Roller Blinds: Home Blinds Australia – Focus 'Polar' Motorised Roller Blinds

Sheer Curtains: Home Blinds Australia – Bali 'Pearl' Sheer Curtains