Sweating day and night, discomfort weather, and intense sunlight, are you one of those who hate the summer season due to these? But, you can turn this boring season into a happy one? I’ll tell you how.
A little change can make a huge difference. By some refreshing ideas like adding bright color stuff, light fabric curtains, creating some beachy effects, and much more. Isn’t that exciting?
In this article, I am going to help you out with how can you refresh your house with just little changes and efforts this summer and feel happy and relaxed the whole season.
Why change is important?
“Change is the essence of life; be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” – Reinhold Niebuhr.
In the hustles of living, one sometimes forgets to pay attention to little changes that can bring so much peace and value.
We must live life fully. Nothing in this world is going to give you the desired peace of mind until you don’t put a little effort into it.
Few benefits of just a little change in life
- Promotes growth
- Encourages innovation
- Open doors to opportunities
- Builds strength
10 refreshing decor ideas to brighten your home
Everyone has his favorite season which he enjoys a lot, but summer is the least liked season due to the hot weather, sweating, and extreme sunlight. But, by adding some stuff to your house, you can add value to this season.
10 refreshing ways by which you can decorate your home this summer are:
- Incorporate vibrant fabrics
- See-through curtains
- Adding indoor plants
- Create a summer-themed wall
- Installing light-color floor
- Citrus accents decoration
- String lights for the balcony
- Beach-inspired decoration
- Use mirrors cleverly
- Switch to lightweight bedding
Let’s discuss them
1. Incorporative vibrant fabric
Using vibrant colors for curtains, table runners cushions and carpets can add a fresh vibe to your home. Colors have a strong impact on our mood also. You can also use bright color accessories like vases, decoration pieces, or wall frames to add a pop of color to your room. You can also get help from a professional interior designer to do it for you.
2. See through curtains
In summer you should prefer light curtains instead of heavy ones. Use sheer or transparent curtains to manage both light and air in the house, they will enhance the beauty of the house yet be beneficial to stop the immense sunlight.
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3. Adding indoor plants
Plants are the best way to clean your air and environment. Summer is extremely hot weather and adding plants indoors can make your house feel fresh and less heated. There are a few names of plants that can not only purify air but are heat tolerant and need less maintenance than others. Like:
- ZZ plant
- Spider plant
- Aloe Vera
- Peace Lilly
- Chinese Evergreen
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4. Create a summer-themed wall
If you want to feel this season in a happy mood, what about the idea of creating a summer wall? You can hire an interior designer for the best advice but if you want to do it yourself, well! Let me help you.
- Select a wall near the window, with proper sunlight and fresh air.
- Select some bright colors and create your design
- Add canvas, frames, and paintings expressing summer vibes like summer fruits, landscapes, and seascapes.
- Add floral accessories to give an elegant look.
- Set a table and chair to have the best experience of your summer cocktail.
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5. Installing light-color floor
In summer, colors play an important role. Whether you are selecting it for your summer wear or a house theme. Light colors are supposed to reflect more heat and sunlight than dark colors. Therefore, installing light-color floors can affect the temperature in the house,
- Light color tiles
- Light wood flooring
You can also discuss this with your architect while constructing your house.
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6. Citrus accent decoration
Citrus accents are lime, lemon, and oranges. By adding citrus-themed decoration, you can make your house fresh. Using vibrant colors like orange, green, and yellow, you can brighten your house. Best interior designers also use these colors in houses near the beach and where the heat is extreme. Citrus colors can
- Add freshness
- Create brightness and cheerfulness
- Make you feel lively
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7. String lights for balcony
In summer, you can add string light for your balcony or outdoor area to make a cozy and relaxing environment in the evening. These outdoor-inspired works can not only add value to your Me-time but can enhance your house design and looks.
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8. Beach-inspired decoration
Adding beach DIY decorations can also enhance your summer preparations. Decoration with seashells. There are a lot of ideas available on YouTube for these DIYs. You can make them yourself. Like
- Sand art
- Rope rugs and table runners
- Rope-themed wall hangings
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9. Use mirrors cleverly
Mirrors can also be a part of summer decoration. You can place mirrors facing the window to reflect the sunlight. You can use mirrors as the decoration for the house as well. They can add a crystal look to your home and also give you a bright vibe for the house.
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10. Switch to light-weight bedding
Heat in summer affects your sleep as well. You have to switch to lightweight bedding in summer. Light and breathable stuff like linen and cotton can be useful for better sleep. Light-weight quilts and blankets can be a good choice as well. Light colors of bedsheets can give you a cooling effect due to less absorption of heat.
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Conclusion
Summer season is a blessing. Ignoring its heat and light intolerance, we should also embrace its usefulness for fruits and vegetables. For food like grain which depends on this season. Despite all the negatives, let’s celebrate the season decorating your house with these 10 refreshing ideas discussed above. Have a happy summer.
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