Prestige Retreats: Transforming Homes To Hideaways

If you want to inject luxury into your home, you are in the right place. We have scoured the most luxurious holiday homes you can rent and analysed their features so that you can replicate them in your humble abode. 

Some of the properties on the list may feature stunning infinity pools, full-size tennis courts overlooking the Malibu hills and even castles filled with period art, but don’t worry – we’ll show you how to achieve luxury with mid-level upgrades to your existing space. 

If you have a property on the market and want to increase your asking price or a holiday home that’s not fully booked, this is the inspiration for you. 

1. Villa Filaree, Malibu, California, United States

First up on the list is the stunning Villa Filaree in Malibu, California, overlooking the dazzling views of the Pacific Ocean. The luxurious space is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light to flood the space and make those sunset views hard to miss. 

The Mid-Century villa has a contemporary interior ideal for hosting get-togethers, family occasions or the relaxing solo retreat you need to bring yourself back to vitality.

With gardens that you can stroll through aimlessly and fire pits in the landscaped areas to watch the sunset, you can truly unwind whilst breathing in the fresh air of the coast. When you’ve restored all the energy you need from your surroundings, you can challenge a friend to a game of tennis on the full-sized court in the gardens.

How do you achieve the look? 

You don’t always need the luxurious views of Malibu beaches to look at – a well-manicured garden can help increase the price of your property. To replicate the light, airy feel of Villa Filaree, you can install bi-folding doors that will let light flood into the property and help you create an indoor-outdoor space that feels luxurious. Adding bi-folding doors to your home allows you to create an environment that bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor and will provide added luxury to look out onto your landscape spaces. 

2. Skimhampton Road, East Hampton, New York, United States

Whilst the next spot on our top 10 is located in New York, the roars of the city will be a distant whisper as Skimhampton Road is a stone’s throw away from the East Hampton beach.

The exposed brick of the property and the sleek, creamy white interior walls offer a luxurious and relaxing charm. Skimhampton Road is a beachy cottage retreat with plush interior furnishings, such as comfy sofas that are the ideal location for a morning coffee. 

Classy shrubbery reminiscent of an English garden filled the landscaped areas of the cottage, and you will even find a giant chess set to play with in the garden. If you prefer to relax your mind and unwind in water, Skimhampton Road has a bubbling jacuzzi to kick back in and a saltwater pool for warmer days. 

The sophisticated appeal of this property is the classic white heritage doors and windows. Adding traditional charm to the space, the white exterior fixtures of the property bleed out in a cohesive look to the pool house that overlooks a patio area with sun loungers.

How to achieve the look in your home?

If you want to create a traditional look for your property, you can add French doors in a simplistic white hue that will elevate the space with a premium look. The heritage style of the fixtures will instantly upgrade your space and help you create a classy aesthetic for the exterior of your home. It will also allow natural light to fill the interior to create a light and airy feel.

3. Bantam House, Whittington, United Kingdom

Bantam House is an award-winning architectural masterpiece that shows luxury doesn’t always equate to size. Located in Whittington, a 10-minute drive from Cheltenham, this cosy space is the ideal getaway for those looking to get off-grid. 

Radiating a contemporary, boutique feel, Bantam House offers an idyllic setting for those searching for a romantic getaway or a digital detox, providing all the comforts you need. 

This space has eco-friendly furnishings, including the super king-sized Naturalmat mattress made with organic wool and natural materials. If you want to be at one with nature, this is the perfect spot for you as you will be living on a working farm with livestock such as cows and wild deer, hares, and birds. 

Nestled in a picturesque country backdrop, Bantam House will provide you with a serene landscape you can lose yourself in. Modern lives feature stress, constant connectivity and hustle and bustle, so finding a space to relax and unwind has never been more important.

How to create a quiet space on your property

If your life is hectic, you can create a serene escape in your garden with an ATT Fabrications garden-building kit. You can add your own slice of luxury to your property and create a small space to relax in, and you can even increase the value of your home by up to 5%. Our garden building kits come with insulated floor, wall and roof panels, so you can stay warm whilst watching a movie, relaxing with a book, or simply decompressing.

4. Barrett House, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Barrett House is a stunning piece of architecture designed by celebrated architect Charles Haertling. Nestled away at an elevation of 7,000 feet in the foothills that borders Roosevelt National Forest, it is safe to say this luxurious space is not destined for those who prefer low altitude. 

If you love the outdoors, Barrett House is the perfect retreat. Equipped with a fireplace you can get cosy around, a theatre room to watch your favourite films, and unique decor you won’t find anywhere else – Barrett House will provide you with luxury and sophistication. 

The outdoor amenities of Barrett House are where the charm shines, and you will find outdoor dining spaces where you can lunch whilst overlooking the stunning scenery. For outdoor enthusiasts who love spending time in the open air, you will also find a hot tub and hammock where you can create notable memories. 

One part of the property that adds character is the stunning roof lantern that fills the space with the natural light radiating from the Colorado mountains. 

Add a roof lantern to your home

One way you can help increase the price of your home is by installing a roof lantern on your property. Roof lanterns are the perfect way to make your home feel brighter and instantly make any interior space more spacious. You don’t need planning permission, but there are certain regulations you should follow when installing a roof lantern. Nevertheless, roof lanterns will instantly transform the look of your interior space and will help you create a small, luxurious touch that guests will love. 

5. Luttrellstown Castle, Dublin, Ireland

How does 567 acres of shrubbery, greenery and elegance sound to you? It sounds like Lutterellstown Castle in Dublin to us. This 15th-century castle is owned by the world-famous Guinness family and was developed from 1910 to 1950 by Aileen Guinness. 

With 20 bedrooms available, you will be charmed by the elegance and sophistication of Lutterellstown Castle and will compare every future stay to the high standards of this property. 

Rooms are equipped with comfortable luxuries, including four poster beds, freestanding marble bathtubs and old-world furnishings that will transport you to another time. 

The Castle resort is nestled in the heart of an immaculate 18-hole championship golf course and a state-of-the-art alpine lodge clubhouse. Offering a country living experience that will melt away all of your modern anxieties, you won’t want to leave the magical bubble of Luttrellstown Castle. 

The classic beauty of the castle is enhanced by the chic window fixtures that pop in contrast with the stunning greenery that envelopes it. The crisp white hues of the Georgian-style French doors and windows elevate the property to incomparable heights.  

Upgrade your property with Georgian French doors

At ATT Fabrications, we have Georgian French doors you can add to your property to replicate the elegance of Luttrellstown Castle. Our fixtures will help you to create a traditional aesthetic that will radiate timeless appeal for your property. Available in a range of colours to match your property’s existing stone or brickwork, you will find a fixture that will elevate your property to the standards of Luttrellstown Castle at ATT Fabrications.

6. Barnes Villa, London, United Kingdom

Barnes Villa is a tranquil escape that will allow you to hold the bustle of London at arm’s length and visit when you need some excitement. The interior space is full to the brim with contemporary fixtures and fittings that will make you feel cosmopolitan and provide the small luxuries you’ll want in your everyday life. 

The interior styling includes gold-tone metals, elegant dripping chandeliers and a butterscotch colour palette that radiates warmth and grandeur. Barnes Villa also includes a fully stocked bar to use as your primary focal point for entertaining guests. 

Barnes Villa also includes wellness rooms, including a home gym and spa equipped with a wet room and sauna that will help relieve the stresses of city life. If you are visiting the Villa to unwind,  the hidden hot tub is the perfect place to relax and look up at the stars. 

Herringbone flooring in the living room adds an authentic feel to the property and elevates the gold aesthetic accented around the space. You will also find bi-folding doors that will allow you to dip into outdoor-indoor living that spans into the green space of the landscaped garden. 

Create a contemporary aesthetic with bi-folding doors and roof lanterns

If you want to emulate the contemporary living of Barnes Villa, there are some features you can add that will instantly elevate the space.  You can install bi-folding doors leading into your landscaped area to achieve the indoor-outdoor living aesthetic. You may have spotted the light and airy feel of the Villa, which is assisted by the roof lanterns in communal areas that flood the space with natural light.

7. Elementi, Lake Como, Lombardia, Italy

Elementi is located against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Como and sits in the triangle between Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna. The converted boatyard underwent a three-year renovation that blends the architectural design and heritage of the original space with contemporary fittings. 

Filled with character and luxury, guests have described Elementi as “difficult to leave”, and we’re sure you can see why. The interior mixes moody contemporary looks fit for a bachelor with airy open spaces that radiate warmth. Drawing on the heritage of the space, the architectural design is open, spacious and designed to entertain. 

Overlooking the stunning views of Lake Como, you will be stunned every time you look out from the large heritage windows that face out onto the setting. Equipped with a sauna, steam room and heated pool, you can unwind on the property or head down to the lake.

Add charm to your home with heritage French doors

If you love the traditional look but don’t like the cold drafts and energy inefficiencies of the fixtures, heritage French doors are the perfect contemporary solution. Offering a classic aesthetic, heritage French doors will help you create a secure, light-flooding, open look for your home. 

Add a slice of luxury to your property with ATT Fabrications

Hopefully, our list of top properties across the globe has inspired you to add a slice of luxury to your space and channel the interior efforts of the luxurious. Adding fixtures to your home, such as bi-folding doors, french doors, roof lanterns and even more ambitious projects, such as home extension kits or garden building kits, can help increase the price of your property and make your listing more attractive.