STEPPING UP & STANDING OUT 10 simple design tips to be bold in the Glamping business For those among us who shriek in terror when anyone asks them to “get creative”, don’t panic – these handy hints are intended to assist, not overwhelm. The goal is to make the process accessible, and the following guidelines will hopefully allow you to develop ideas that you can apply at whatever level you feel comfortable, in whatever space you may be working on. From tipis and tents to tree houses, we have created your fool-proof guide to flawless features and finishing touches that will help you create a truly unique and memorable space. Touching briefly on not just how to think outside the box – but wonder what the box itself could be used for! Whether you are just starting up or seasoned owners, these tried and tested tips will help you to create or elevate your space and lead the way in the listings.
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What’s the Story? Where to start and how to do it
Consider this; Who is your space? Yes, that’s right, who they are. No, there is not gin in my coffee, and this method truly works. If you can try and consider all of the elements of your space, the factors that come together at your site and your values for your business, its “identity” so to speak, should come naturally. Have a peek at the below case history to better explain my theory. This is the way that all of our spaces at The Moon and I have evolved. Should this not happen as organically as you had hoped, can also apply this concept to objects, items of furniture or even images (artwork is a great source of inspiration for interior design) to birth your design. This way of approaching things creates a narrative for all of your design choices – a bespoke map to get you to the end of a project with all of the elements working together in perfect harmony. It also gives you the opportunity to reflect on an aspect of your business that is unique in some way to you or your site.
By Martha Fosberry, owner of The Moon & I
Case Study Temi & Katrin’s Shepherd’s Hut Hereford UK. Temi & Katrin approached me to help them get to know their stunning bespoke Shepherd’s Hut in Herefordshire, set to open in the Summer of 2022. They have created a beautiful space but it needed its finished “wow” factor, the character to make the space truly memorable. We pulled up to the wintery allotment affectingly known by them as “The Hive” where their hut lives. Temi is a skilled natural bee keeper and has in fact written several books on the subject, hence the land’s namesake. I explained that in order to finish the hut they needed to find a sense of identity, a linchpin to bring together a concept in the space, which could then lead them in their design processes. I remarked on the internal curved natural oak frames and explained the space felt quite feminine, so it was mutually decided “it” was in fact a “she”. After expressing an interest in Temi’s bee keeping we discussed the wild flower meadow that is also being created adjacent to the hut and how it would benefit the resident bees. I also noted that the sunrises that would grace the cabin in the early hours of the morning would be a glorious golden wonder to behold, almost honey in colour; we pondered... see where we are heading? After a very short time “she” had a name, “Queen Bee” - I am sure the rest will be history as they say. I look forward to helping Temi & Katrin create Queen Bee at The Hive in the coming months.
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