Creating Your Home in a Lighthouse

A lighthouse is one of those iconic buildings that are fascinating for most people. However, with so many no longer used for their original purpose, one will occasionally come onto the market. The option is to buy it and convert it into the perfect family home. This is not necessarily an easy task, but if it is something that you have always dreamed of, then the effort will be worth it.

Finding Your Lighthouse

It is fair to say that you will need to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. Lighthouses do not come onto the market very often, and when they do, they are snapped up, so you need to be ready. You should also be prepared for the fact that even in a rudimentary state, a lighthouse will not come cheap so having funds available is essential. Keep an eye on the property sale websites and set up notifications for unusual properties.

Making it a Home

Some lighthouses will already have rooms within the structure itself. In contrast, others will have a separate building next to it that will form the living accommodation. You may even be lucky enough to have both. If there are rooms already set up as a kitchen and bathroom, that is good, as it will save you a great deal of time and money getting the plumbing sorted out.

For a living room, choose one that has a great view. Sea views are part of the package with a lighthouse, and you should make the most of them. Of course, you could go with an obvious nautical theme in your home, but you also have the option to be a lot more creative. For example, you can choose any sofa and then just have Bemz sofa covers in different colours to change the look of the room any time that you want. As well as protecting the furniture, they will help make the sofa look new and fresh no matter how old it is.

Keeping your colour scheme simple is also a good idea. Plain neutral colours are best because you can always add a colourful accent with the accessories in the room, such as cushion covers and lampshades. These are also easier to change when you get bored with the colour and will save redecorating too often.