Yes, summer is here again and for some people that will mean it’s time to hit the beach, lounge by the pool or head to the water parks. For others, it’s a chance to redesign and restyle their home giving it that summer style and summer feel. There are a few things you want from your new summer style at home. You want it to be cooler and brighter. When you get home, your house should offer you escape from the sweltering heat of the day. But it should also be beautifully decorated to highlight the wonderful bright colors that the natural world offers us through the summer season. So, let’s look at some of the ways we can brighten up your home.
A Fresh Lick Of Paint
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Why not start by repainting some of the rooms in your home? Two colors come to mind for summer. One would be a beautiful sunny yellow that would be perfect for the kitchen, living area or perhaps even the hallway. Nothing says ‘welcome to my home’ more than a sunny yellow entrance hall. Of course, if this is a little too crazy for your minimalistic chic style, you can always opt for a cream color on the walls. The benefit of this of course is that lighter, brighter shades reflect heat so you’ll probably find the home is actually a lot cooler using this color of paint. It also makes the house feel spacious and open.
Of course, you don’t have to stop there. Once you have repainted the walls you can add some pretty wall decals. You’ll find plenty available for your home online. A personal favorite would be a 3D decal that makes it seem as though you have a built in shelf with a flower vase. These can really add some wonderful summer styles to your home without the need to remember to water those flowers! You can see an example of a great wall decal below. They are really easy to apply, and it only takes around ten minutes to get one stuck on the wall perfectly.
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Not Just Brighter, Lighter
Let’s think about the bedroom for the moment because if you’re not careful, the bedroom can become a sweaty hell in the summer season. That’s why you’ll definitely want to think about some new bed linens. Your winter bed linens won’t do from June through August. Instead, you’ll need to think about using a lighter variety. Cotton percale bed linens are light and cool, perfect for those long, summer evenings. They’ll also make your bedroom look picture perfect. Best part is that your new bed linens will be a pleasure to sleep on because they are so soft.
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A fan also would not go amiss in the bedroom if we’re honest. You’re probably thinking about those noisy, uncool plastic, larger cooling fans that you have to plug in. But what you should be thinking about instead is a large, wooden fan that you can get installed over the bed. These glide through the air silently, providing a perfect breeze down to you and will fit into any bedroom style.
Summer Fabrics
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Although if you want to give your home a different aesthetic for summer, you really need to focus on summer fabrics. Particularly, we’re thinking about curtains now, and with the right summer fabric, you can add a lot to your windows. Summer fabrics are again. Think lighter fabrics, meaning that more of the sun’s rays can shine through but they can also be quite colorful. You’ll find elegant summer fabrics that have absolutely gorgeous patterns on them such as roses and a wide array of different flowers. Interior design stores start selling summer fabrics around this time, so they are worth looking for. Once you see what’s on offer, you’re bound to fall in love with a few of the designs.
But don’t stop there. Remember, to bring a room together, you need the right accessories too. You can get cushions for the sofa or the bed that will match the shades of your new curtains and give your entire room a brand new style.
Of course, you might want to keep the views of your beautiful garden or the front of your home unobstructed through the summer months. If that’s the case, consider replacing your curtains with valances. Valances allow you to see out through the window while shielding you from the heat of the day. So essentially, these accessories give you the best of both worlds.
Flower Power
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If you really want to dress up your home for summer, you need to bring the scents of the season into your home. There’s no better way to do this than with some delightful flower arrangements. For your dining room, why not add some cream tulips that will look perfect against brighter walls and furniture. Or, you can choose an arrangement with a wide variety of different colors to bring fresh life to a room that is looking a tad dull and dreary. Nosegay bunches are the perfect option for this, and you should certainly think about picking up a bunch from your local flower shop.
You don’t need to stop there either. Rather than just adding flowers to your home, do try to put some bowls around the place with fresh fruit. These are going to give your home some wonderful, sweet scents that conjure up memories of summers past.
Optimizing The Outdoors
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Then again, perhaps you find yourself spending most of your time in the garden through the summer months. After all, if the weather is beautiful, it’s going to be the perfect place to dine. So, let’s look at some of the ways you can dress up your garden, creating the perfect outdoor space for you and your guests. There are plenty of ways to bring an outdoor space for wining or dining to life.
For instance, you can add a beautiful stone table to your backyard, complete with some minimalistic chairs, creating a chic spot for an early breakfast. Or, if you have a deck in your back yard, perhaps you should add some luxury furniture, making it the perfect place to sit out. Remember, the days of plastic furniture for the outdoors are behind us. Now, your outdoor seating area can be just as luxurious as the front room of your home. Don’t be afraid to let the garden spread through your seating area either. This just means adding a few plants and decorative pots, giving your patio much-needed character. Although, you can always go retro and opt for a rustic bench in your backyard. With the right stylish choices to complement it, this can be lovely new centerpiece for your garden.
Bring Out The Beauty Of Your Furniture
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Dark and neutral colors are fine for your furniture in the winter, but what about summer? Again, it’s time to brighten up the place a little more and don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you have to buy brand new furniture for your home. You can cheat a little here. Instead of investing in new furniture for summer, why not just get some slip covers. That way, you can keep the cost of the redesign low and still get a brand new look in every room of your home for the new season.
Or better yet, cover the furniture that you want to style up completely with a beautiful throw. Make sure you look for throws that are brighter shades to make them stand out in your room.
I hope you have fun using these ideas to brighten up your own home for the summer season.
