How To Refresh For Summer
Summer is the season to infuse your home with light, warmth, and a hint of playful rebellion. Whether you live in a sun-drenched bungalow, a moody loft, or a cozy cottage, these DIY updates bring instant refreshment and don’t require a professional budget. Embrace eclectic touches, bold textures, and thoughtful simplicity to create a summer sanctuary with personality.
Reimagine Your Entryway
Paint an accent: Choose a rich, unexpected hue like turquoise, deep saffron, or inky plum. Create a dramatic first impression. Use exterior-grade paint and two coats for durability.
Swap rugs: Exchange heavy mats for woven jute or flat-weave rugs that breathe and dry quickly. Use a bold patterned rug inside to echo the door color.
Add a statement: Repurpose a vintage mirror or find an ornate hook to hang hats and light jackets. It’s functional and visually arresting.
Bring the Outside In with Greenery
Create a plant vignette by grouping plants of varying heights and textures, such as ferns, succulents, snake plants on a single table or corner to form an indoor garden. Use mismatched pots for bohemian charm.
Macramé hangers to suspend potted plants in windows or on the porch. They add vertical interest and keep plants at eye level with a iconic Boho touch.
Start a small herb garden with a shallow tray or repurposed wooden crate to plant basil, mint, and thyme. Place near the kitchen window for fresh garnishes at arm’s reach.
Swap Textiles for Summer Ease
Lightweight throw swaps: Replace heavy throws with linen or cotton throws in muted jewel tones or faded floral prints. They look luxe and feel breathable.
Slipcover refresh: Refresh your slipcovers, or invest in a new set with unique prints or bold colors to bring personality into your space this summer.
Pillow rotation: Rotate darker pillows out for lighter, textured ones like cotton, linen, or other more costal textures. Mix scale and pattern but maintain a cohesive palette.
Refresh Your Walls
Accent makeover: If a full repaint isn’t in the cards, paint a single wall or the area behind a bed or sofa in a moody, saturated color to create depth.
Gallery wall remix: Swap winter prints for summer-themed art like botanical sketches, sun-faded photographs, abstract washes. Use frames with matte black or raw wood for cohesion.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper: Apply a small patch behind a bookshelf or inside a closet for an unexpected pattern pop. It’s removable and high-impact.
Outdoor Spaces, Minimal Fuss
Pallet and crate furniture: Build a simple daybed or coffee table from sanded pallets and stain them in a dark walnut or ember black for a moody, reclaimed feel. Top with outdoor cushions.
String-light canopy: Install weatherproof string lights across a patio or balcony and mix in a few paper lanterns for depth.
Portable shade: Make a DIY sail shade from outdoor fabric and attach it with hooks and carabiners. It’s cooler, modern, and moves with changing sun angles.
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