School is almost out, the sun is shining bright, and warmer temps are here to stay (at least for a little while). It’s almost a guarantee that you’re ready for summer, but what about your home? It’d be nice if all you needed to do was pull back the curtains to let summer in your home, but it takes a bit more effort than that. This doesn’t mean it has to become a hassle though.
Here are some easy ways to bring summer in, so you can make the most of all summer has to offer:
- Utilize your outdoor living space. You don’t have to have a huge outdoor area to make a space you can enjoy. Something as small as a balcony can be turned into an amazing, summery space. Whatever you have patio, garden, wraparound porch, deck, etc make it a comfortable area to soak up some sun. A window box or planters full of colorful flowers, some comfortable seating in bold outdoor fabric, a chiminea, and an eye-catching rug, are a few simple ways you can embrace the beautiful outdoors.
- Add some color. Summer is a bright time of year, so now is the perfect time to bring out some bolder pops of color. Pillows, cushions and accessories are fun and easy ways to bring in some cheerful colors you can’t get away with during other seasons. Use fun fabrics and summery colors and playful patterns. Mix and match until your heart’s content.
- Bring the outdoors in. Plants and flowers in terra cotta pots are a great place to start when it comes to brining the outdoors in, but it doesn’t stop there. If you have the space, consider container gardens for berries or fresh herbs. If you’re short on floor space, give hanging plants a try. Other avenues to explore include using outdoor furniture inside or adding coastal-like accessories throughout the space.
- Lighten up your textiles. This doesn’t necessarily mean the color (although it can), but rather the textile fiber itself. Often times, heavier fabrics are used during the cooler months. When things heat up however, those heavy fabrics become less desirable. Think about things such as linen slipcovers (or bedding), and pillows, rugs or tablecloths in lighter, breezy textiles. Another easy fix would be swapping out your Oriental rugs for something made of sisal or seagrass.
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