Summer is finally here! However, is your home still a few seasons behind?
With the warm weather outside, it’s important that you heat up your décor in and around your home as well. Brighter colors and lighter fabrics will ease the transition from outside to inside so you don’t feel like you’re stepping back into winter. You don’t need to completely change your home, but if you are up for it-you can always add touches of summer with these nine easy tips.
1. Replace your linens : In the winter and fall, we love to snuggle up under warm and thick linens, but we don’t need all of that during the summer. Swapping out your heavy duvet with a light quilt will not only help you sleep better, but your bedroom will look summer-ready. Stick with bright or airy colors, floral and light fabrics.
2. Summer blooms : Flowers throughout your home signal that summer is here and brighten up the mood. You can even place a bouquet or large plant in your now out of use fireplace.
3. Window seat : You don’t need to install a built-in bench – just by rearranging your furniture, acquiring a piece to put under the window or utilizing a wide windowsill will do. Add seating by the window to enjoy the long summer sun is a seasonal pleasure that will be appreciated.
4. Brighten your palette : Now is the time to add energy to your décor. You can easily swap out accents, stow heavy throws and swap cluttering décor that is overwhelming in the summer. Opt for light fabrics, cheery colors and summer accents.
5. Tidy up outside : Speaking of outdoors, who doesn’t hear summer and think of picnics and pool parties. Make sure your existing outside furniture is clean and ready to go, or look into buying a new set so you can enjoy the summer months as much as possible. Add umbrellas or lounge chairs to laze around with, as well as a bench to catch some rays on.
6. Outdoor lights : Although the days are long, the nights are still warm, so you may be staying out later than you expected to enjoy the cooler evenings. Paper lanterns and string lights turn your backyard into an enchanted getaway you’ll never want to leave.
7. Make an art swap : One of the quickest ways to brighten up a dark room is switching out the art. You can find inexpensive options just about anywhere. The new colorful pieces will instantly make your room summer-ready.
8. Summer scents : Candles are a great touch for any time of the year, but when there are sandals and sleeveless shirts in the mix you should opt in for summer scents. Some of these would include ocean breeze, citrus and crisp linen to welcome the season.
9. Outdoor canopy : Protect yourself and your family from the summer sun and make enjoying the outdoors more comfortable with an outdoor canopy. Unlike an umbrella, it covers more ground and can go anywhere. String it among your trees, extend it from your house, wherever you need some shade! To make it by yourself- all you need is a thick cloth and some string. You’ll be ready to lounge around and enjoy the outdoors!
