Home Decorating Ideas for Summer

by CassaDecor on June 14, 2010

Home decorating can be both a fun and rewarding task that will rejuvenate your space. When designing an interior, it is important to be mindful of the season. Interior home décor is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to have your home reflect the new weather. Now that summer has arrived, the time has come for homes to excite a cool and airy theme. Here are some practical home decorating ideas that will make your home chic for summer.

Better Homes & Gardens

Better Homes & Gardens

Turn Off The Heat


Before adding home decorations into your interior, it is important to review your existing color palette. Warm tones such as red, orange, and yellow are intense colors that can magnify heat. This is the exact opposite you will want to achieve once temps begin to rise. Cool off your abode during those summer days with greens, blues, and purples. Not only are these colors soothing, but they will also help keep your interiors pleasant.

EPIC Miami interior

EPIC Miami Interior

Decorating Tip: For the ultimate summer look, pair white walls with white décor for a clean and crisp look. As a common practice in modern and minimal design, your space will reflect a posh, summer retreat.

Summer Glass Vase, West Elm

Natural tablescapes, Better Homes & Gardens

Glass, Glass, And More Glass

Glass is a light weight accent that can give your home the extra flare it needs. Glass vases with a hint of color are the perfect accessory to acquaint new tones into your space. Summer glass vases in jewel tones for example will provide a rich and striking angle to your interior. Decorative glass candleholders are also a great way to softly illuminate your house during those sultry summer days.

Natural tablescapes, Better Homes & Gardens

Braided Stripe Jute Rug, West Elm

Decorating Tip: Want to add a bit of texture to your design? Using clear glass vases, fill them up with popular summer finds like shells and river rocks as a friendly reminder of vacations.

Reflect Relaxation

Summertime is a season intended for much needed rest and relaxation. Loosen up your home with easygoing décor to create a more livable environment. Current modern home décor trends include natural furnishings like sea grass and jute to give your space an earthier feel.

Braided Stripe Jute Rug, West Elm

Braided Stripe Jute Rug, West Elm

Decorating Tip: Indulge yourself in nature’s calming elements with wooden accents. By simply introducing an earth inspired accessory into your home (e.g. accent rug, side table, decorative object), you can produce a natural bliss found in the calming tones of organic material.

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