Summer brings sun, the beach, waves, heat--and a chance to brighten up your home! A new season is an opportunity for stylish updates to your home’s interior design, with decor as hot as the weather.
Pops of Color
Summer is the most colorful time of the year, with flowers in full bloom and the sun lighting everything up. Bold color pops--adding an element of color to an otherwise neutrally colored room--can especially bring your home up-to-date with the season. Rooms can be colorfully accented with bright pillows, embellishments like vases or decorative bowls, or even wall hangings. Warm colors in the red, orange, yellow, and pink family are particularly popular for summer color pops.
Plants, Plants, Plants
Nature is out in full force, so bring some of that greenery into your home! A popular summer trend is to arrange potted plants in your home, warming and softening your space. Try succulents like jade plants, aloe vera, or potted cacti for greenery that needs little maintenance or attention. Try anthurium, ferns, or English ivy for leafy plants that will give your space a garden effect. Accent your rooms with green pillows or wall hangings to highlight your living greenery even further.
Decorate Your Fireplace
If your home has a fireplace, it’s safe to assume you won’t be using it until the weather cools down. Fill your fireplace with flowers, coral, or artfully stacked wood until it's needed again. This can brighten up a room and subtly convey the idea of warm weather. A fireplace decoration can double as a room’s pop of color!
Let Curtains Flow
Replace heavy winter curtains and window insulation with long, light, flowing curtains. These will flutter in the breeze and let the sun in, keeping you connected to the outdoors and summer. Choose curtains in light colors like white and warm pinks, yellows, or oranges, to give your space a light, airy feel. If you live in a buggy area, these curtains can double as shields against mosquitos if you spend long summer days with the windows open.
Feature Fibers
Put natural fibers at the forefront of your summer space. Wicker light hangings are a great way to bring some of the outdoors, indoors, and make your home feel ready for the season. Wicker furniture is a large-scale way to bring your home up to date for summer; make smaller changes with woven wall hangings, picture frames, or hangings for potted plants.
Summer is a great chance to freshen up your space! Whether you’ll be hosting open houses or just seasonal gatherings, make your home more welcoming, airier, and more lively.
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