Chic Decorating Ideas For Your Home This Summer!

This post is provided by Luca Yates.

Decorating your home for the summertime is a great way to refresh the look and feel of your living spaces, in preparation for those sunny, warm days and night. Doing this will help you to make the most out of the hotter months and can really help to boost your mood. Here are some of our favorite ideas for decorating in preparation for the summertime, whether you are midway through August, or preparing during the spring.

Bright And White

When painting your walls and buying new furniture, always think about how the colors you choose will affect the entire look of your home. White walls are a safe option here as it will not only reflect natural light, but it will also look fresh and clean! Do not go overboard with an overtly clinical look though. Add some bright accent colors to your theme and gently pepper it throughout, using cushions and rugs.

Switch Out Heavy Drapes

Nothing can make your home feel more stuffy than thick, dark curtains. Of course, these are perfect for cozy winter evenings, but replacing those heavy drapes in time for the summer will give a completely different feel to your home. Light and flowy curtains will help to let more light through, helping you to really benefit from those brighter, longer days. It will also help to stop your rooms from overheating. You could even go that extra mile by using some of these curtains outdoors, hanging from your pergola. A white net curtain will give you some added privacy and offset the heat of a blistering midday sun. 

Make Use Of Outdoors

The quality of British weather is questionable most of the time. As an island country, downpours like to strike at the most inopportune moments. But that does not stop us from getting the sun loungers out at every opportunity. If possible, create a nice and accessible patio area so you can get outside and relax. Look here for some gorgeous and reliable awnings to combat both the intense summer sun and protect you from the rain when needed. Nationwide LTD provide bespoke awnings and other great garden options, and their awnings can be either free-standing or attached to your home, depending on where you will want your seating area.

Fire Pits And Bars

For those nights of entertaining friends, additions to your home and garden such as open air fires will help to keep the chill off, but will also add that irresistible atmosphere that only flickering flames can deliver. As well as this, adding a drinks bar, whether static or movable, will give you and your guests that feeling of being on holiday. Providing everyone with some vacation vibes is the perfect way to enjoy your home in the summertime.

Using Light

To further create a great feel to your home, put a strong emphasis on your use of lighting. Smart lights are a brilliant way to change the entire feel of your house, whether you are dimming them or changing the color entirely. Accent lighting is also a great choice. Fairy lights and Edison filament bulbs can give a beautiful warming feel, which is perfect after dusk. Avoid glaring, uncomfortably bright bulbs as they can really offset the mood.