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Decorating a second home: Transform it with creativity

Colorful reds and blues are balanced by wood

Photo credit: AP | Colorful reds and blues are balanced by wood tones and muted browns to create a rich, layered look in this weekend home.

A bungalow on the beach. A cabin for weekend getaways.

Second homes, designed for relaxation, are often decorated with hand-me-down furniture and other cast-offs from the owner's main living space.

But, say interior designers, a bit of creativity can transform a small vacation home into the perfect haven — a place to combine family heirlooms, funky flea-market purchases and a few new...

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