Brighten Up your Decor for Summer!
summer decor
With these easy steps brightening up your décor for the warm summer weather will be effortless and fun. There are several ways to liven up your space after the cold months have passed. From seashells to bamboo your options for a light summer décor are limitless.
WINDOWS!
- Drill holes into tiny seashells knotted on gauze ribbons and tie to a curtain rod. This is a real conversation starter!
- Let the sunshine in… shed winter layers and add airy fabrics such as lace or sheers.
- Sail into summer…use brightly colored faux yacht-club flags to make a seasonal valance.
- Attach grommets to the top of terry cloth towels tied on ropes to create a nautical theme.
- Bamboo shades are the hottest trend in window coverings. They add a enchanting tropical theme to summer décor.
- Appliqué’ leaf forms on textured linen fabric to make pretty café curtains.
- To add a whimsical summer theme to child’s room tie ribbons across a simple rod and randomly attach wavering silk butterflies.
WALLS!
- Sleep under the summer sky! Paint your ceilings a shade of soft blue. Try Duron’s Noon Sky DCL027 for the perfect hue!
- For a crisp clean summer look, hang pastel, cream or white plates in a grouping above your sofa.
- Dare to be unique? Look to the sun for inspiration. A vibrant palette of orange, citrine and persimmon will make your home feel both dramatic and playful.
- In a child’s room hang a string hammock on a bedroom wall to corral and organize stuffed animals or toys.
ACCESSORIZE!
- Lean framed summery botanical prints against the backs of bookshelves, on a mantle or arrange a collection in a hallway or entry way.
- Place a large fern in the fireplace or line the hearth with garden décor and baskets of flowers.
- Arrange fresh cut flowers in front of a mirror to double the impact and give the illusion of a lush garden.
- For a classic look, display groups of glass and crystal vases filled with a myriad of beautiful beach shells and starfish.
- Baskets filled with limes and lemons and oranges look fresh as well as add a punch of color and texture to kitchen counter tops.
Your rooms are sure to look like the perfect summer paradise after applying these charming and unique tips to your décor!
