The summer months are typically filled with pool parties, patriotic celebrations, parades, cookouts and so much more. The days are warm and the evenings are spectacular. Summertime usually awakens good vibes and and the urge to brighten up any space in your home that you might have missed during spring cleaning. If you are not sure how to make space come alive in the summer, then these five tips are just for you. Keep reading to see how to buy the perfect home decor this summer.
A super easy and fun way to spruce up your home this summer is to change up the decorative pillows. Part of your home decor are any decorative pillows you may have on your sofa or perhaps a custom piece of furniture. Choosing the right colors, for example gray and blue, can set cool vibes in a living room or family room. Be sure to stick with either a cool summer palette or warm tones. With warm tones you want to envision blue skies, sandy waves and neutral colors that are highlighted with bright accents. Your cool summer palette will have more of a muted color scheme. You will get the sense of tranquility, calm and relaxation.
The best part about decorative pillows for home decor is that they are incredibly easy to change out for each season. You can build up a stash of pillows for each season and reinvent your space every few months. There is no limit to design style and taste when choosing your decorative pillows.
2. Change in Greenery
Greenery used as home decor is incredibly versatile. You can dress up an endless amount of accents. Things like bud vases, baskets, centerpieces and so much more can come to life with a variety of greenery options. In the picture below is a prime example of using greenery to liven up a space with bright pops of colors on the wall hangings.
This design came to life through the Katherine Mueller Design firm. The client desired a full remodel with a desire to find the perfect sanctuary in a home. The team pulled that off and more. Similar accents can be found online here.
3. Custom Furniture
To take your home decor to the next level this summer, consider investing in a piece of custom furniture. Your home can really come to life when you find just the right addition to your home. Custom furniture pieces can come in the form of butcher block side tables, reimagined vintage carts, a Spanish Terracotta side table, hand made woven chairs and so much more. Ceterra Accents and Interiors has all of these and more.
4. Baskets
As mentioned above, baskets make a great home decor piece when greenery is added to them. However, baskets in general can make your home pop in the summertime. Again, you want to think of which palette of colors you are styling with before purchasing baskets as home decor. Once you choose the basket that best fits your home, pair it with the perfect greenery to enhance a dull, boring space.
5. Lighting
Lighting in your home can change from season to season. A huge hit for any home is to use patio lighting to give your outdoor space some romantic character. Additionally, if you are opting for outdoor lighting – consider lighting all the pathways around your home with solar lights spaced well apart.
When you think of using lighting indoors, the summertime is perfect for letting some sun come inside to brighten up your home. Other indoor lighting options can include things like the perfect table lamp to add another spark of color.
If energy conservation is on your mind, then this summer you will want to ensure all of your lighting is done so with LEDs. They emit very little heat and combined with a dimmer switch, can give you just the exact amount of light you desire per room.
Final Thoughts
Putting a little sparkle in your home for summer can be super easy with a touch of a few accents. You can keep it simple with a few new decorative pillows or with the placement of proper lighting. You could opt for a custom piece of furniture or just add some greenery to an accent item you already own. If your home needs to be taken to the next level, then do not hesitate to reach out to Katherine Mueller Design for a quote on your next dream project.
