Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home’s Summer Decor
It's the season for colors!
From patio parties to bright colorful decor, warm weather is the perfect reason for changing up the color and feel inside and outside of your home. A quick refresh of linens, tableware, and even adding in real or faux flowers can have a dramatic impact on the overall look and feel of your space. Read on for quick tips on simple ways to refresh your home's decor for the summer season.
Summer Home Decor Refresh Ideas
Fresh Linens
Say goodbye to your heavier bed linens and hello to lighter, more breathable, and comfier bed linens. Light linens ensure you won't overheat on a hot summer night but are cozy enough to snuggle up with. For cooler summer nights, have a lightweight throw on the side or foot of your bed so it is within reach with making you overheat. Don't be afraid to have some fun with colorful or patterned bed linens. It will help add a pop of color to your bedroom decor and can be easily replaced as the seasons change.
For a more simplistic summer change, opt for fabrics with some texture to it. Look for light colors to keep the overall vibe of your bedroom decor light and airy while the texture helps add interest. Display decorative pillows in complementary colors and patterns to complete the summer look.
Rearrange Your Furniture
An easy and affordable way to give your home a quick summer refresh is by simply changing the layout of your furniture. Changing around your furniture or adding a new piece of furniture will drastically change the feeling of your home, making it a quick decor fix for the summer season. A quick layout change can also allow you to function better in the space and can also inspire you to declutter if necessary.
Decorative Pillows
Throw pillows are one of the most versatile home decor accessories. Besides adding a soft cozy layer to your sofa, throw pillows elevate and complete the look by adding color, pattern, and texture. Throw pillows not only add comfort to any room but can be used as decor during every season. Add on pillow covers for a fun seasonal accent and remove when the summer season is over. Pillow covers make summer decorating a breeze!
When it comes to layering pillows, play around with the pillow layout to see what works well with your home decor. The best way to arrange throw pillows is from the outside in. Think about the main pillow that will ground the sofa and pull everything together; typically this pillow is larger and a solid color. From there, you can layer in small or differently shaped pillows to add some pattern or texture. There is no specific number of pillows; go with what works best with your desired look and style. A good rule of thumb is to think of an asymmetrical assortment: one side with an even number of pillows and the other with an odd number of pillows.
Curtains are great for framing windows and adding some personality to any room, like a kitchen, bedroom, or living room. While some curtains are great for keeping out cooler air drafts, curtains can also help lighten up the space for summer to give your room a light and airy feel. Look for sheer or light colored curtains to help add a summery feel to the room. It is important to choose curtains that fit and frame your window well, as they take up a large amount of vertical space. Curtains can be incorporated as a way to complement the area rug, throw pillows, or other decorative elements that are already in your space for a unified feel.
Area rugs are an essential part of finishing off any area within your home. They are an easy seasonal update that can make a high impact on the overall look and style of your space. An area rug can add some visual interest, depth, and color to a space. It is the one element that can truly ground and define a space or add that pop of color or pattern that may be missing. Area rugs are also great for layering in some texture and detail. Swap out area rugs for the season or consider layering area rugs for a unique take on summer decor.
To add the warmth of summer to your space, bring your favorite aspect of the outdoors in by decorating with greenery and flowers throughout your home. Flowers add texture, a pop of color to your summer decor, and help bring natural life to your space.
Leafy plants, like birds-of-paradise and banana leaves, are often seen on outdoor patios but that doesn't mean you can take them indoors for the perfect summer statement piece. Not only do they act as beautiful summer decor but they are easy to maintain all season. Peonies make for great additions to centerpieces or tablescapes and are great for adding a softer, more floral touch to your space with their subtle colors. Flowers and plants are a great way to bring a natural aroma indoors. For a different take on summer flowers, hang a summer wreath to the inside of your front door to bring a no fuss decor item inside.
Ashley Danielle is an interior designer who embraces the understanding of form and beauty. She believes in personal and purposeful design. A well-curated home brings order, organization, and happiness. You can find her on instagram @stylemeetsstrategy and also on her website Style Meets Strategy.
