Summer decorating is great fun – it's also a great excuse to update your décor. With summer activities taking part both inside and out means that you'll have plenty of spaces to decorate. The key to summer makeovers is light fabrics, bright, fresh colours, and even a beach-inspired décor. You could use some accessories or go big and add maybe an outdoor dining set. The summer-inspired décor can be stored away when it's time for autumn decorating – this ensures that your décor is fresh for next year.
Here are 10 of our favourite ideas for getting the most out of summer at home...
Summer Decorating Means Colorful Outdoor Entertaining
We all love entertaining in summer, especially when the party moves outside. Choose a nice, comfortable outdoor seating set for your guests. Also, get some bright outdoor throws and pillows for those chilly summer nights. Make sure you choose accessories that compliment your existing colour palette in your home.
Switch to a summer duvet cover
A new duvet cover can make your bedroom look great in an instant. Choose light fabrics like linens and cotton for comfortable bedding even when the temperature heats up. Colours like blue and aqua are perfect for summer decorating because they provide nice cool-tones. Why not add touches of beach-inspired style in a room when you work within your colour palette.
Get Fresh Style With Macramé and Crafty Summer Accessories
When it comes to summer, macrame and handmade accessories feel like the perfect fit for the season. Mixing handcrafted décor in natural colours and materials with modern furnishings creates a relaxed summer style. Add some softness by replacing framed art with woven wall hangings and macrame.
Turn Your Porch Into a Summer Party Space
As the weather heats up, we all look for any reason to be outdoors. If your home is short of space, try turning an unused porch into a spot for relaxing or entertaining. With the right furniture and accessories, your porch can give your home an extra dining space in the warmer months. Giving your front door a lick of paint too can add some more style points and also a decorating focal point for your new outdoor décor.
Brighten up Your Patio With an Indoor/Outdoor Rug
Rugs are a great way to introduce colours and patterns both inside and out. Try to look for rugs with a lot of summer colours, as they are the best focal point for your outdoor decorating plan. Your outdoor seating and cushions ideally need to be pretty neutral, so you can be creative when choosing your rug, pillows, and other accessories. An easy and fun idea for choosing the best indoor/outdoor rug is to match a few colours from your summer-blooming flowers in the patterns of the rugs.
Add Outdoor Lights for Entertaining Evenings
What's the fun of summer decorating without using string lights? Look to the outdoor winery and restaurant spaces for inspiration on lighting your patio or deck. Think of string lights purely as ambience, instead of task lighting, so that you can add just the right amount to create a stunning space. There are lots of string lights on the market to choose from, including colourful and themed options, but at the end of the day, you cannot beat classic white bulbs.
Brighten Your Bathroom With a Cheerful New Shower Curtain for Summer
Changing your shower curtain seasonally is such a great way to update your bathroom. Properly cleaned, dried, and stored you can rotate shower curtains in and out of every season. For an extra bit of summer decorating magic, have one set of seasonal towels to match your new fresh shower curtain – this enables you to change the mood of your bathroom to suit.
Why not add a Swag Light?
Could any dark corners of your home do with a little extra light? Why not plug-in some swag lighting. It's a great way to add a little extra light to any style of the room. Swag lights are an easy way to define an eating space or create a little reading corner. If your goal is to lighten uup your home, adding some additional swag lighting is quick and easy. For summer, choose an airy design that allows natural light to shine through even if they are not on.
Try Summer Scents in Your Home
There's so much more to summer decorating than just the visuals. Tropical and citrusy scents can set the mood for summer in your home. The secret to getting that perfect mix of scents is to choose only a few for your home – ideally all from the same brand or product line. Ensure you match your candle holders and diffusers to every room for a truly customised look.
Create A Casual Seating Area
Floor cushions are not only super fun but also are essential for that summer style. Whether you decide to choose colourful floor pillows or a large couch-style cushion, be sure that you pair your new seating with some low-profile tables for lounging and entertaining.
For more summer-inspired living ideas talk to us on 0115 925 8347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com.