Spring Into Summer With These Helpful Tips

Summer is finally approaching, and in just 45 days, the best season of the year will be here… which means it is time to start getting your home ready for that important transition!

I want to offer five ideas to bring the wonderful ambiance of summer into your home this season!

Be intentional about your outdoor spaces.

As the weather begins to warm up, we spend more time in our outdoor spaces drinking coffee in the morning, having lunch with friends, or enjoying s’mores in the evening, while watching the beautiful sunset. Bring your outdoor spaces to life this summer by decorating them with outdoor rugs, new pillows for the seating, and freshly potted plants! Doing so will create an inviting space for you and your guests to enjoy the warmth of summer!

Invite refreshing colors into your home.

When I think of summer, I think of yellow, blues and greens, and other bright colors that remind me of the outdoors! Refreshing your space with bright colors such as these will make the inside of your home feel lighter and more exciting! I suggest you do this by bringing in new accent pillows for your beds, sofas, and chairs that incorporate these colors, add in a few pieces of art with a bright color palette, and utilize simple flower vases with these colors in them!

Take advantage of the natural light.

The bright summer sun brings light like no other time of the year. It is so important that you invite that light into your home this summer! Natural light offers so many benefits in interiors, such as improving your mood, energy, and overall health! To take advantage of the light the summer sun offers us, you can open as many windows as you feel comfortable with when you start your day, or incorporate window treatments that allow light to filter in! The more natural light you can bring in, the better your space will feel, I promise!

Consider your daily activities.

One way to really embrace the summer months in your home is to consider items you use daily in your space and give them a refresh! You can bring in lightweight linen table napkins and plates with a simple color palette to create your summer tablescape! Along with this, you can add in linen blankets to your bedrooms or seating areas! To really embrace this transition into summer, make sure you keep in mind the little things in your home!

Transition with Intention.

One of the biggest things about interior design, in my opinion, is how your space makes you feel! When it comes to transitioning your space, you want to make sure that you do it with intentionality so you don’t end up with a space that feels rushed and confused. Be intentional with this spring into summer transition by slowly adding in your new summer elements as you come across things you find, so that it doesn’t feel so abrupt. This will also give you time to consider the summer look you want to achieve. I always recommend sleeping on a decision, and if you still love something after a good night’s sleep, then go for it!

I hope these tips help you create your picture-perfect summer space this season and make for an easy and enjoyable transition from spring into summer!