Guest Post by Jay David from www.cottageandbungalow.com
Is summer your favorite season of the year?
When the weather starts to cool down do you begin dreaming about the following
spring?
If this sounds like you, then why not bring
summer into your home?
Sadly, we don't have personal control over the
local climate, but we do have control regarding our living space. Transforming
it into a summer-inspired oasis can ease us through those cold winters.
You can begin transforming the interior of
your home at any time of year. However, make sure to have your color scheme
well-planned before you begin buying new items. Sounds obvious, but it gets a
lot harder when you see a piece of furniture or decor you MUST have.
Doing so will ensure that your new design has
a cohesive appearance.
In order to select the color scheme, ask
yourself what type of summer look you want. For instance, do you want to think
of a waterfall in a tropical rainforest or are you more interested in a beach
ambiance?
Fortunately, the beaches of the world are
diverse, which means that you could easily use a color scheme other than the
basic nautical ones commonly in use today.
For instance, you could opt for a deep
turquoise that will resemble deeper waters. Orange and burnt orange complement
the watery color well. Add a saltwater tank to the room to enhance the
variation on the nautical theme.
If you are using tropical areas for
inspiration, your color choices should have more "pop" to them. For
instance, bright yellow accents with a mellow aquamarine background to balance
the intensity.
Whites and off-whites can be used to create a
relaxing natural vibe in a room. The walls and furnishings should display
various textures, including plenty of flat spaces, and use at least three different
muted whites. You can then use this basic design to add other colors, such as
sea foam green or turquoise.
Alternatively, you can add a single bright
color in a few strategic locations to break up the presentation.
For instance, you might opt to use a couple of
rich colored throw pillows on the couch like a
purple and keep flowers of the same purple on your coffee table. Of course, the
specifics will depend on your tastes and the room being decorated. Just
remember, when it comes to bright colors, a little goes a long way.
What color is more natural than green? From
tiny flowers to an aged redwood tree, the abundance of greens found in nature is
a wonder in itself.
Photo from Tessa Neustadt
If you want to make your home feel like
summer, use plants throughout your home. Unless you have the time and interest,
you don't have to fill every empty spot with a plant.
Whether you want a couple of small plants that
require little care or several of them brightening up your home, make sure you
understand the needs of the plant before you buy. Confirm that the location has
the appropriate amount of sunlight for best health.
Alternatively, you can buy fresh flowers
regularly. Place them on the dinner table, the bar between your kitchen and
dining area, or anywhere else that you find aesthetically pleasing.
For those who associate summer with swimming
pools, use a pool blue paint to update your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom.
Accessorize with straw hats and other items associated with sitting poolside.
Once you have established your colors, you
will be well on your way to building your new interior endless summer. Find the
right combination of textures and colors to provide visual appeal from every
point of view.
You will be ready to start entertaining guests
in no time! Even better, it will feel like Summer never left and you’ll be able
to enjoy the new summery theme.
Credits
Throw Pillows - Cottageandbungalow.com
Accent plants - Tessaneustadt.com/
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