Give your Home a Summer Makeover

In summer, more than the prints and colours of the fabrics that you use for your home décor, the lightness of the textures matter. Certain fabrics do a much better job than others at staying cool, so you should be thoughtful when choosing summer fabrics for your home. Cotton should ideally be your first choice. Cotton is a breathable material and comes in many colours and patterns. Therefore it is easy to find a cotton throw, curtain, or even slipcover that fits with the look you are going for. Canvas is another fabric that is durable and breathable and great for summers. It is better for outdoor furniture because it is often waterproof, but can work indoors too. Canvas curtains are in style and add a rustic yet elegant look to your home. 

Most interior design experts believe that home décor should always complement the seasons. This belief is ofcourse rooted in practical considerations. A home is meant to be a sanctuary of mental and physical comfort. This very objective is lost if one has to live in a house that compounds the discomfort of the season. Imagine yourself walking into a house with ultra vibrant wall and upholstery colours and woolly carpets on a scorching hot summer day!

Here are some home décor ideas for summer.

1) To bring your home into harmony with the summer season, try decorating with tall, standing house plants, like a monstera or a snake plant. These sturdy house plants are like living art, adding a dash of colour to any room. If you don't have a green thumb, try to use realistic-looking fake plants. That way, you can feel like you have a little piece of a garden in your home, yet never worry about forgetting to water the plants. Also try brightening up your interior space with some colourful yet soothing floral arrangements and summer decorations. Blossoming trees in the living room or a colourful bunch of flowers in a glass or neutral coloured vase makes for a perfect summer décor. Create a floral arrangement with some bright shades of flowers and place it on the entryway console table, near a wall niche or on a side table in your living room. These same ideas and themes can be applied to other parts of your house too. You can make your breakfast area or dining room look stylish and summery with some floral runners, a flower centerpiece and floral themed crockery. You can match the theme with some breezy drapes or neutral coloured curtains.

2) If you want to go for a makeover, atleast for a few rooms, you could opt for the beach themed summer décor. Choose some pastel and neural shades to create a perfect summer backdrop in your living room or bedroom. White accent chairs with turquoise pillows and some beach-inspired wall decors such as ropes, fishing nets and shells and a matching vase will complement this theme. Neutral shades will match beautifully with the nautical and beach theme. Pick some decoration of your choice, match it with beach-themed decors and give your room a complete summer makeover. Be creative in choosing your summer decorations. You can include everything from shells to driftwood and even spare trinkets to create a charming center piece or to make an art piece.

3) Update your living room walls with a shade of gray or white. A neutral shade creates an ideal backdrop for a perfect summer themed décor. Use some neutral coloured furniture and add some bold shades to the wall by choosing any coastal themed wall art or abstract painting of your choice. Now create a centerpiece with a galvanized bucket filled with fresh or artificial flowers. This contrast combination makes a strikingly stunning home décor. Place these buckets on your coffee table or on any corner of your choice.

4) Your little study corner or library also deserves a cool summer makeover. Although the classic dark wood and earthy tone combinations are ideal for a library setting, you can brighten up the room's look with some summer decorations. Bright flowers, a neutral backdrop and colourful book boxes will ideally fit your 'summer house ideas' in the study room. You could also paint your study room in white and choose white book shelves. Add some floral decorations to highlight the shelves. You can use fresh flowers in clear glass vases. Minimalist décor style suits the theme very beautifully. A polka dot storage box or a damask book box will complement the theme. Do not forget to add some lights for that nighttime shine.

5) If you don't want to change the look of your living space or kitchen this summer, then target your bedroom to give it a new and refreshing summer make over. Decorating your bedroom in summer is easier than you think. Choose some vibrant coloured sheets and bedding sets. Match the theme with some white lamps, warm lights and bold decors. If you want a pop of colour, add some accent rugs, a decorative seashell centerpiece or a mantle wall decoration on your bedroom wall. You can also choose to give your bedroom wall a new look by adding some accent paints to match your summer theme. Choose some white furniture to make your bedroom look bright and beautiful.

6) Pastels are very soothing and synonymous with summer. You can create a pastel box and add some flowers to create an elegant and charming centerpiece for your table. This box can be easily made at home with few easy steps. If you are not a DIY person, then buy a rustic looking wooden box from outside. Once you have the box handy, you can paint it with a soft pastel colour. Add some flowers to the box, and place it over your kitchen island or a mantle. This decorative centerpiece will go really well with vintage furniture too and you can use this rustic wooden box to store a few of your items as well. If you want to add a contemporary touch to this vintage box, add some ribbons and use some bold colour flowers instead.

7) Organic handmade décor is great for creating a pleasing ambience in summer. Also remember that in summer more than the prints and colours of the fabrics that you use for your home décor, the lightness of the textures matter. Certain fabrics do a much better job than others at staying cool, so you should be thoughtful when choosing summer fabrics for your home. Cotton should ideally be your first choice. Cotton is a breathable material and comes in many colours and patterns. Therefore it is easy to find a cotton throw, curtain, or even slipcover that fits with the look you are going for. Canvas is another fabric that is durable and breathable and great for summers. It is better for outdoor furniture because it is often waterproof, but can work indoors too. Canvas curtains are in style and add a rustic yet elegant look to your home. Microfibers too are a great choice for curtains, bed-linen and upholstery as it does not absorb heat. Lastly, linen which is a light-weight fabric that is extremely breathable is also a great choice for sheets, blankets and slipcovers.

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