How to Decorate your Home for Summer
Transform your home this summer with these easy updates that you can do instantly.
how to decorate your home for summer
summer paint colours
Paint
A fresh coat of paint instantly revives your home, whether you are freshening up one room or the whole house, nothing beats that freshly painted look in easy breezy colours.
Choose the new on trend colours for summer this year that will remain classics for your home.
I've used Benjamin Moore colours in soft caramel tones with a hint of soft green.
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Front Door
First impressions count and updating your front door with, again, fresh new coat of paint, or invest in new lighting to really up level your home, add shrubs or trees for a fresh and inviting look.
Curtains
I remember when my mother would change the curtains in our home seasonally, a fresh coat of paint and a changeover to lightweight fabrics felt so light and summery and had a totally different feel to the house which felt cooler in the hot summer months. It’s funny, but I always remember really hot summers when I think back to my childhood.
Swapping your curtains to lighter fabrics in the summer and storing away your winter curtains even if it’s just introducing lighter cushions and throws will make a difference.
Think of using Voiles have become really popular and are inexpensive to make as they normally come wider in width and don't require lining, they instantly lift the mood of the room for a summery feel.
sisal rug for summer home decor
Rugs
Swap out your sumptuous deep pile rugs for winter with a flat weave rug in sisal in neutral tones like this one from Dunelm.
Image - Heather Interior Design
art work
Artwork & Accessories
Another great way to lighten the room is by changing out your artwork in your chosen colour theme for summer. Include cushions, throws and accessories to continue your theme and bring it all together.
Image source - Luxdeco
Floral Arrangements
perfect for injecting a pop of summer colour
Kitchen/Dining
Floral arrangements in summer colours and glass vases create a fragrant light filled space.
Image source - Luxdeco
bedside table and white bedlinen
Image source - Luxdeco
Bedroom
Nothing feels nicer than slipping into crisp, fresh bedlinen and a light weight tog duvet to help you sleep better in summer. I find The White Company is hard to beat.
Choosing breatheable fabrics that will keep you cool like silk and cotton are a perfect combination.
Wallcovering
Wallcoverings bring beautifully furnished quality to your home and I particularly love the silk grasscloth for a timeless look but there are so many to choose from you won’t be disappointed. You can create a stunning look in your home with a beautiful wall covering in textures or go for something bold and vibrant!
