Summer is officially here and it’s time to turn up the sunshine vibe in your home. Summer is just as much a time for rejuvenation as Spring, with its brilliant sunshine, crisp blue skies, and rainbow of light, airy hues. A few simple changes to your interior might be all it takes to transform your cozy home into a seasonal retreat.
A splash of color
Summer is all about brighter colors, so it’s time to ramp up the color hues in your home to reflect the day’s sunlight even further. Think about switching up some of your darker pillow covers for brighter ones from the entry porch right through to your bedroom, every room in your house can scream Summer with just a few little touches.
Rethink your bookcases
Give your bookcase a whole new look by reorganizing the shelf space, incorporating orchids, candles and small prints. It gives you the chance to give your bookcase a real good clean, and by moving things around, you’ll be surprised at the difference it can make!
Bring bright flowers into your home
Try placing low-maintenance plants, such as orchids or succulents in different areas of your room.
If you really want zero maintenance, these “FLOATING BLOOMS” capture the vitality of Summer hues and look great in any room, from the home office to your bedroom.
Invest in Vibrant Artwork
Have you been thinking about investing in a new piece of artwork and are wondering what color would work? Summer is the time to think bold with bright colors that will ‘pop’ in any room.
You may even want to roll up your sleeves and try a new paint color for the walls. Think bright, radiant, and uplifting. Shades like soft turquoise, yellow, pink, and green are all great summer decorating ideas.
Give your veranda a beachy vibe
Bring the beach directly to your home this Summer to give you a sense of calmness and clarity. Hang a painting or photograph of your favorite seaside destination in a place where you usually sit with your morning coffee or reading a book. Utilize natural fibers such as rugs, cushions, baskets, wall hangings – all of which can be incorporated into your current space to create that relaxed, laid back coastal feel.
If you’re anything like me, and adore these long, balmy sunny days, you can use these tips all year round to keep that Summer feeling lasting right through till Winter.
If you’re still needing inspiration for Summer, take my fun home design quiz to find out which art suits your interior style the most: https://annalouglass.com/whats-your-art-style/