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Instead of heavy drapes, have some lighter linen ones or pretty sheers hung.
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Lighten Up!!
Changing your Interior Space for the Summer
with the seasons, come changes. Sweaters and bulb planting in the fall; heavy coats in the winter; clean-up and light jackets in the spring and shorts and flip flops in the summer. Why not give your home a lighter look and change for the summer, as well?
When the sun decides to come back out, it’ll be hot! Give your home instant coolness by changing a few things.
Some of us get bored and already change things around quite frequently. However, think about how to take the "heaviness" out of your living space. When the sun decides to come back out, it'll be hot! Give your home instant coolness by changing a few things.
Instead of heavy drapes, have some lighter linen ones or pretty sheers hung. Pack away the wool/cashmere throw and add some pillows in a whimsical pattern or bright colors.
Slipcovers are another great way to change the look of the furniture you already have.
Look at your mantel or bookshelves and substitute some different accessories like starfish or colored bottles to add a little beachiness to your living room. Make sure that if you have a silk flower arrangement, that it reflects the growing season. Bring in some fresh blooms or fruit arrangements instead, and summer will be bursting out all over your house! If you like more formal arrangements, try breaking out of the mold by bringing in some wild flowers. Or if you can't bear to be rose-less, arrange them in a pitcher or other more casual vessel.
Slipcovers are another great way to change the look of the furniture you already have. There are many beautiful linen-like fabrics that hold up well and resist wrinkling. When you want to go back to the original furniture, they're a cinch to store! Don't forget to think about slipcovers for the beach or mountain house.
Even replacing your room spray and soaps with a floral or grass scent will give all your senses a shot of summer!
Bathrooms are a great place to make some changes for a fresh, summer look. Change out towels and rugs to add lighter or brighter colors. Add a small vase of fresh cut flowers. Even replacing your room spray and soaps with a floral or grass scent will give all your senses a shot of summer!
If you are more ambitious, changing heavier wool rugs to sisal ones to enhance the airiness of the warmer months is a great way to make a summer statement.
We'll have a "real" summer before you know it. Help it along by making a few small changes to your living space. As always, we are available for accessories, window treatments and advice on room arrangements, to name a few of our services. Usher in summer with light and airy touches. The clouds can't last forever!