It’s finally that time of the year! Sun-kissed, salty shoulders and fluttery dresses remind us that summer has come. As the vitamin D levels increase, your mood increases, and now is the time to adjust your home to that change. Here are seven creative ways to get your home in a summer mood. Make it feel like summer from the moment you open your eyes and throughout the whole day!
#1 Make a mini summer bar
Nothing feels more like summer than parties and fresh summer cocktails. To be ready for summer cocktails, you need a nice tray with a few glasses and a pile of limes. If your bar is outside, the glasses do not even need to be made of glass. A few coconuts to the side, ingredients to your favorite drink, and voila – your house is ready to put you in a summer mood 24/7.
#2 Replace the drapes
Your curtains likely do more than one function during the winter months. They allow you to maintain your privacy and do an excellent job blocking the wind. However, because the warmer weather requires lighter window coverings, you should remove the bulky drapes and replace them with something that is more summer-appropriate. You may maintain your privacy while allowing light and air circulation into the room by selecting sheer or gauzy drapes. You may also try a bamboo shade if you want to add a touch of nature while still being able to shield yourself from the harsh rays of the afternoon sun. Curtains are an important part of the interior design and can transform your home.
#3 Green it up!
Plants provide a breath of fresh air to a room’s aesthetic and contribute to the overall cleanliness of the air in the house. Also, the calming effect a green color has is especially important in contrast to warm summer colors. Selecting plants that need little attention makes the process of adding greenery to your area a piece of cake and breathes new life into it. So, visit the nursery near you and inquire about the kinds of plants that may thrive inside. Plants like the peace lily, snake plant, and succulents need just a few minutes of your time each week to be watered, but they will reward you by infusing your house with fresh vitality.
#4 Decluttering will get your home in a summer mood instantly
After a long winter, you can find that your house is full of clutter consisting of things like candles, Christmas decorations, documents, and other items. A cluttered house might give the impression that it weighs more than it does and ruin the summer mood. Your home may instantly seem more open and prepared for summer by just decluttering the horizontal surfaces inside it. This only takes a few minutes. Use a basket to scour your house for any unused trinkets and collect them all in one place.
Store the seasonals
Some items in your home probably don’t match the summer mood and your needs during summer. All the heavy and dark objects don’t match the summer theme. That mismatching will probably make you feel more down. That’s why it’s a good idea to pack all the excess stuff and put it in summer storage. Summer storage is essential for keeping your belongings safe during the heat. Make a list of things you don’t need and that you can put away for this season and pack them properly. The top of your list should be:
- winter clothes
- equipment for snow
- heavy and dark furniture and drapes
#5 Let the sun in
Simply changing your house’s lighting is a fantastic idea throughout the summer! The increased amount of sunlight naturally enters the home during this season. So, embrace it to get your serotonin flowing. The more natural light you let in, the more summery your home will feel! Keep your windows clean and remove anything obstructing light, such as big pieces of furniture. Your home doesn’t have that much natural light? Bring in a few mirrors to serve as makeshift internal windows since they will reflect light.
#6 Celebrate the nature’s prime with accessories
The addition of summer-appropriate accessories may completely transform your home’s atmosphere, and natural materials are the epitome of the season. Introducing items from the natural world into your room may assist in brightening it up and giving it a more open feeling. It could be helpful to bring in some woven baskets to store the kids’ outdoor clothing and flip-flops. To liven up the table in the dining area, try using some natural wood components, such as bowls or candlesticks. Alternately, you might decorate with cushions with palm prints or throw blankets in light natural colors.
#7 Make it smell like summer
One of the best ways to freshen up your home for the summer is simply by bringing in summer scents. Your scent of smell is deeply connected to the centers controlling mood in your brain. It’s also connected to your memory area. So, take advantage of that when making new summer memories. You can choose between the comfort of a candle or a lovely scented oil. But, one is for sure – summer scents can brighten up your mood, no matter the weather. The good idea is to go for bright, clean scents like lemon and orange in summer. Or, if you like something more floral, dive into some rose or lilac fragrances. Prefer something clean? Pick something linen scented.
Bottom line
Once you get your home in a summer mood, take full advantage of it. If you follow these seven simple steps, you’ll have a brighter and more relaxed environment to live in. Even work comes easier when a gentle ray of sun wakes you up in the morning. So, make yourself your favorite cocktail and – make this summer unforgettable.
Author’s Bio:
Angie Williams is an interior design specialist currently working as a consultant at Divine Moving. She enjoys helping people get the perfect interior design, and when her clients are satisfied, she loves to relax by playing guitar on the beach with her husband.