{"id":972,"date":"2015-06-25T17:43:22","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T09:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=972"},"modified":"2020-05-23T16:38:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T08:38:02","slug":"artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Artsy and Ornate: 5 Irresistible Vacation Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Travellers with a love for arts and culture will find plenty to see and do during their sojourns at\u00a0the Pearl of the Orient. Possessing a keen eye for beauty and a thirst for cultural exploration, these vacation makers are likely to be charmed by stunning works found in a variety of stylish art galleries, and enticed by a diversity of curious exhibitions displayed in museums. When it comes to accommodations, nothing less than\u00a0a\u00a0delightful vacation home furnished with an artistic flair will\u00a0do:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Elysium-Villa-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Elysium-Villa-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Elysium-Villa.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Elysium-Villa.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Elysium-Villa.jpg\" alt=\"Elysium Villa\" title=\"\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-997 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/#Elysium_Villa\" >Elysium Villa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/#Villa_n%C2%B079\" >Villa n\u00b079<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/#Villa_Kingsleys_Pearl\" >Villa Kingsley&#8217;s Pearl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/#Villa_41_Lighthouse_Street\" >Villa 41 Lighthouse Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/artsy-and-ornate-5-irresistible-vacation-homes\/#Villa_Satin_Doll\" >Villa Satin Doll<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elysium_Villa\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/villa\/thalpe\/elysium-villa\">Elysium Villa<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0prime beachfront location, expansive tropical garden and stunning vistas of the ocean &#8211; <strong>Elysium Villa<\/strong> seems to have it all. In addition to these plus points, the villa also boasts stunning interiors that are designed to impress. Wander through its\u00a0commodious living spaces, and you will find rooms decorated\u00a0with exquisite ornaments and beautiful darkwood furniture. The tasteful design extends outdoors to the well-manicured grounds of the villa. Filled with a diversity of tropical flora and foliage, it provides an enchanting sight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-no-79-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-no-79-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-no-79.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-no-79.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-no-79.jpg\" alt=\"Villa no 79\" title=\"\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-998 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_n%C2%B079\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/villa\/galle\/79\">Villa n\u00b079<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The interiors of <strong>Villa\u00a0n\u00b079<\/strong> reminds one of an ornately-furnished magical cave decorated with quirky and eye-catching home\u00a0accessories. Here, you will set sight on archways adorned with wooden frames and stained glass, as well as a choice selection fo colourful paintings and fascinating wall ornaments. Hues of vibrant blue, soothing turquoise and creamy sand painting the walls brings to mind the picturesque scenery of the tropics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Kingsleys-Pearl-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Kingsleys-Pearl-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Kingsleys-Pearl.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Kingsleys-Pearl.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Kingsleys-Pearl.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Kingsleys Pearl\" title=\"\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-999 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_Kingsleys_Pearl\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/villa\/thalpe\/kingsleys-pearl\">Villa Kingsley&#8217;s Pearl<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Close to the sweeping shores of Thalpe lies <strong>Villa Kingsley&#8217;s Pearl.\u00a0<\/strong>The vacation rental&#8217;s interiors feature pristine white walls, intricate wooden furnishings and vaulted ceilings, while the exteriors consist of a sprawling garden filled with towering palms. A sparkling swimming pool\u00a0situated in\u00a0the courtyard, flanked by rectangular pillars and a narrow strip of pebble flooring, takes centerstage at the villa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-41-Lighthouse-Street-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-41-Lighthouse-Street-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-41-Lighthouse-Street.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-41-Lighthouse-Street.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-41-Lighthouse-Street.jpg\" alt=\"Villa 41 Lighthouse Street\" title=\"\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1000 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_41_Lighthouse_Street\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/villa\/galle\/villa-41-lighthouse-street\">Villa 41 Lighthouse Street<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Villa 41 Lighthouse Street&#8217;s<\/strong> striking interiors will not be out of place in a trendy design magazine. Artsy paintings and decorative features adorn the walls, and a selection of oriental ornaments lend an Asian accent to the living spaces. The pretty lanterns hanging from the ceiling replace conventional forms of lighting, checkered flooring create a quirky vibe and the indoor plants complement the decor perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Satin-Doll-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Satin-Doll-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Satin-Doll.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Satin-Doll.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Villa-Satin-Doll.jpg\" alt=\"Villa Satin Doll\" title=\"\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1001 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_Satin_Doll\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/en\/villa\/thalpe\/villa-satin-doll\">Villa Satin Doll<\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Holidaymakers in search of a unique, one-of-a-kind vacation home will find what they seek in <strong>Villa Satin Doll<\/strong>. The plush sofas, patterned rugs and darkwood furniture add on to the villa&#8217;s old-world charm. An eclectic mix of home ornaments, ranging from abstract paintings and wall art, to old-fashioned standing drawers and porcelain lamps sets this elegant villa apart from the rest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">villas in Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travellers with a love for arts and culture will find plenty to see and do during their sojourns at\u00a0the Pearl of the Orient. 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