Brightening Your Home: 5 Ways to Add a Summer Vibe Indoors
Whether or not you're a fan of summer's sun and heat, you have to admit it's an optimistic season. While the sweltering days might keep us indoors with the air conditioning, it's the perfect time to bring that summer vibe inside. With a few colorful and styling tweaks, making your space feel like summer is easier than you might think.
Summer has arrived, and while we occasionally enjoy a gentle breeze, let's face it — it's hot. So hot, in fact, that all we want is to stay inside with the air conditioner running. Since we're hunkered down, why not do something beneficial and bring a bit of summer indoors — without the heat, of course. How can you do it right?
1. Colors
Colors like yellow, orange, and soft pink are known for their ability to evoke feelings of optimism, joy, and freedom. Choose one or two colors you love and integrate them into your home. Use them in pillows, pictures, curtains, and even on kitchen appliances.
2. Add Colorful Details
To add interest, incorporate colorful details like artwork and decorative accessories. Blend bright and warm colors with neutral tones to create a balanced and pleasant look. A fun way to do this is by adding small, colorful potted plants — you can paint them yourself or purchase them ready-made.
3. Bring Nature In
Plants are a great way to add color and life to any space. Choose hardy plants like cacti, succulents, or herb plants and place them on windowsills, shelves, or tables. Not great with plants? A vase full of colorful flowers will create the happy summer atmosphere you're after.
4. Arrange Smartly
In winter, our homes can comfortably accommodate rugs, plenty of pillows, and throws without feeling cluttered, but summer calls for more open space. Take advantage of the summer to rethink furniture arrangements. For the larger pieces, movement might be limited, but shifting an armchair or side table can work wonders, creating a fresh and airy feeling. Found redundant pieces? Great! It\'s the perfect time to pass them on, creating space and lightness in your home.
5. Light It Right
Lighting is a crucial element in setting the mood. To achieve a summery atmosphere, use natural light as much as possible by opening curtains and blinds. If your home is relatively dark, add warm and pleasant artificial lighting.
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