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For those who travel for work, be it as a diplomat or an
international business mogul, creating a place where you can relax when far from
home is invaluable. Living and working abroad can be challenging in a number of
ways, but creating a sumptuous hideout should not be one of them. The following
tips will help you to bring luxury and comfort to your temporary abode, no
matter how distant you are.
Take Time To Choose The
Right Property
This is the place you will live for the next few months, so it
is worth investing more time in finding a place that is suited to your needs
than you would when choosing a hotel room. During research, aim to find
somewhere that is within driving distance of your workplace, nothing will make
you miss home like a stressful commute when abroad. Additionally, make sure to
select a semi-furnished apartment or house. This way, you will have the
essentials when you arrive, whilst allowing room to add your own luxuries to the place.
Fully furnished apartments are convenient but tend to feel soulless, especially
when you are going to be staying for a while.
Add Your Own Personal
Style
Once you have got through the first couple of weeks of
adjusting to your new setting, you can begin to add your own flair to your
living quarters. Although you are unlikely to want to buy your own house items,
there are furniture hire
services through which you can rent luxury pieces. When you have finished
furnishing, purchase art and plants as well as books to fill bookshelves and smaller
details, such as a clock for the kitchen. If you are pushed for time, you can
hire an interior designer and work with them to recreate a homely feeling with
lavish accents.
Bring The Finishing
Touches
There are some things that have pure sentimental value,
which you will not be able to replace no matter how hard you try. A diplomat
friend of mine shipped his grand piano over to Chongqing in China whilst he was
serving there. Everyone thought he was crazy for doing it, but when it got to
Christmas eve and we gathered around it to sing Christmas carols, it felt like
we were a lot closer to home and we understood why he had gone to the trouble.
Whether it be a dressing table mirror that belonged to your grandmother, or a
desk that you produce your best work, it’s the personal things that will make
you feel at home. If you are worried about the items getting damaged en route,
use a specialist
carrier for fine arts of antiques who can guarantee that the items will be
safe in transit.
When you are away for a long duration, it is worth putting
in the effort to make your temporary residence feel like a second home. Take
the time to find a place that has the basics but which you can add your own
personality to and remember to bring the things you simply cannot replace.
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