The summer season has arrived. It’s a great time to enhance your home decor. Whether it’s the inside, outside, or both, these designer tips can help you transform your space. Now is perfect for purchasing new patio decor and welcoming new fragrances. Below are six budget-friendly summer decorating tips you shouldn’t overlook.
Display New Vases and Vessels
Use summer as an opportunity to buy new vases and vessels for indoor and outdoor display. Leah Alexander, founder of Beauty Is Abundant, says pairing vibrant blooms with unique vessels adds interest. Maggie Clarke, founder of Maggie Clarke Interiors, sources vintage flowerpots from estate sales or flea markets. Once you have your collection, arrange them like a pro. Clarke says her go-to is something tall in the middle, colorful as the second layer, and something that spills over on the outsides.
Create a Cozy Outdoor Spot
Melissa Oholendt, founder of Oho Interiors, notes that we often think of the backyard as an entertaining space, but it’s also for relaxing. She loves creating a cozy outdoor area for everyday moments like enjoying a glass of wine or reading. Take cues from inside your home. Jess Harrell, founder of The Styled Domicile, recommends treating your outdoor space like a living room. Be thoughtful about accent pieces, prioritizing function and aesthetics. Oholendt says bonus points for including cordless lamps for ambiance.
Bring in Lighter Colors
Put away fall or winter throw blankets and pillow covers and bring in lighter tones. Brianna Untener, founder of Brianna Scott Interiors, says this makes your space feel light and airy in summer.
Purchase Colorful Drinkware
Switching your glassware is a small upgrade that makes your space feel seasonal and festive. Leah Alexander says colorful drinkware ups summer energy. Kelsey Haywood, founder of Haywoodmade Interiors, says add woven coasters to dress up indoor cocktails.
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Elevate your outdoor living spaces by incorporating area rugs. Alison Haltom, founder of Design for Living by AH, suggests using outdoor rugs that are durable and easy to clean, such as recycled polyester options with minimal texture or pile. These rugs can make your patio or screen porch more welcoming and complete.
‘There are great outdoor options that stand up to the elements and are easily cleaned,’ says Haltom. ‘Our favorites are recycled polyester and don’t have a lot of texture or a pile for easier maintenance. It’s time for a barefoot summer!’ @s.u.s.a.p / Instagram
Consider refreshing your home’s fragrance for the summer season. Oholendt recommends changing your home’s scent seasonally to introduce new, lighter, and fresher notes that are more fitting for warmer months. Citrus or coastal scents can create a brighter ambiance.
‘Whether by a scent-dispensing smart plug-in or adding a candle to burn during summer hosting, to celebrate a clean home on a weekend, or just your average Thursday evening, switch up your existing scent routine by swapping for a new lighter, fresh scent,’ Oholendt advises.
