A spot of sunshine, a dash of warmth and a whole lot of joy, summertime brings a plethora of ideas that lend to your home and provide a cheery makeover.
Think bursting colours, soothing patterns and a florally chirpy aesthetic in every corner. So if you’re looking to amp up your space, here are some home decor thought starters:
Bold Florals
There’s nothing a floral touch can’t fix. Spruce up every nook and corner of your home by adding a flower palette to the walls, headboards, paintings and even bedspreads. Choose a colour scheme and pick out a corresponding floral for the same. Roses, carnations, sunflowers and many more prints not only don the space with a bright hue but also add a pop of vibrance that complements the summer vibe.
Sunshine Shades
Ditch the dark wall paint and let the sunshine in. Pick a colour scheme of yellow, orange, beige and other pastels that capture the sun’s rays and reflect back joy and peace. Start with the living room and work outwards to the rooms, dining area and patio. These optimistic shades are sure to get you ready for the summer.
Kitchen Upgrades
Why just stick to the interiors? When redesigning your home for the summer, think holistically and give an upgrade to your kitchen cabinets and crockery too. Choose fruity designs for your cutlery, pick out a floral wallpaper to complement the colourful decor of your space and even re-paint the furniture with luminous colours.
Garden-inspired decor
Bring your backyard or garden indoors and let it spread a wave of happiness to your space. Add floral assortments to your tables and throw a lavish tea party. Pick out dry florals as wall hangings that will add to the soothing aura. And don’t forget to go big on indoor plants as they will help maintain the indoor temperature.
Revamp the outdoors
There’s nothing like basking in the sun with a pleasing picnic spread. Elevate your backyard or garden with fresh flowers, succulents and endless greenery to get the fun started. Be sure to choose summer florals and greens so that they last longer and keep up the brightness of the outdoors.
Bring in the summer scent
Since the outdoor air is laden with mesmerising aromas of fresh florals, why not incorporate the same in your home too? Pick out scented candles and essential oils of the ocean breeze, cucumber-melon and citreous aromas. So that every time you walk into your home, you feel like breezing through a blooming meadow.
Adopt minimalism
The beauty of summertime lies in its simplistic approach. Embody this minimalism in your home and witness it work its charm. Simply throw out the unused stuff and pack up the excessive decor elements to make your home feel good as new.
Add wonder to windows
Yes, sheer curtains are the simplest way to enjoy that bright sun but why not get creative with that too? Hang feathered dreamcatchers to your curtain rod as a statement piece or replace the curtains altogether with cascading jute craft to add a touch of bohemian. Additionally, you can even use sea shells or beaded door hangings as window decor to add to the glam.
Say yes to a canopy
Be it indoors or outdoors, a canopy not only provides shade when the sun gets a tad bit strong but completes the overall summer aesthetics of your home. Go for pastels or even plain white to make a striking statement. Set up furniture under it, a cart of refreshments and you’ll get yourself a whole new space where you can relax and unwind.
