Your Summer Style Aesthetic
We’re officially a month away from the start of summer and there’s no better time to update your home’s décor in a way that embraces the bright colours and warm weather that’s on its way. We’ve got a few tips to help you give your home a summer refresh that’s going to brighten up every corner of your home!
Bold Colours and Prints
While it can be tempting to adopt a kitschy décor theme in your home for the season, focus on incorporating pops of colour and bold prints instead. Adding a few light throw blankets in sunny yellows, bright blues and coral pinks on neutral furniture will lift your space instantly. You can also consider adding bright floral napery to your kitchen and dining area for summer entertaining – cloth napkins, tablecloths and other textiles artfully placed on the table add an element of fun and warmth to any gathering.
Hamptons Style
If you prefer a more muted look and feel that still evokes a coastal atmosphere, including elements of Hamptons style will be perfect for your home’s summer aesthetic. Hamptons style relies on a neutral look throughout the home with white, taupe, beige, and grey used in furniture and accessories to create a layered coastal atmosphere. The inclusion of texture within these neutral tones is vital to making this décor style feel warm and welcoming, usually through items such as throw pillows, blankets, and rugs, which can range from soft velvet or feathered fabrics to more earthy textures such as canvas and linen to connect your home’s interior to nature.
Window Coverings
One often overlooked part of your home’s interior décor are the window coverings. Because they’re fairly utilitarian, not a lot of thought is put into how they will tie in to the overall style of your home. The addition of sheer curtains to billow in the summer breeze will also soften the look and feel of each room. If you’ve already installed blinds in your home don’t worry! Modern sheer curtains can easily be installed over the blinds so you can enjoy a softer look and feel year-round.
Natural Textures
Summer décor relies on textures that echo the earth’s natural colour and texture and this is easy to incorporate into your home. Materials such as rattan, cane, and linen are all ideal for summer, and you can use them throughout your home in a range of ways. Rattan pendant light fittings are on-trend and are an affordable way to update the look and feel of your lights in open-plan living and dining areas, adding texture to spaces that need it. Cane indoor or outdoor furniture is the ultimate coastal item and whether it’s a full outdoor setting or just a perfectly placed armchair inside you’ll instantly notice a summery, vintage feel. In common areas, soft furnishings in linen will add a delicate layer of texture perfect for balmy afternoons.
There are so many ways to refresh and revive your home as the season changes, so head to the Hotondo Homes website for more great interior design and décor ideas today.
