Tips to help you move brightly into summer
This is the time of year when many people switch over their closets, purging warmer winter wear in favour of short sleeves and shorts.
It’s also a great time of year to change your home decoration. The use of fresh, light colours is a wonderful way to usher in summer without appearing too trendy.
Gold, yellow and white remain popular, fresh picks. But if that sounds too bland for your taste, there is nothing wrong with going bold and bright, even if it means sprinkling small bursts of colour throughout your space.
Looking for ways to brighten your summer decor?
Here are some top tips that will help you create a fresh, summer look: • Think, crisp, fresh and clean. White, cream and gold, are great color options for a summer colour palette. • Metallic finishes such as gold, silver and even brass can perk up and add a sense of glam to your summer decor. • Neutral colour palettes can serve as a foundation. • Add green. Whether it is by using florals, succulents or accents such as toss pillows and artwork, green is a fresh colour for summer. • Don’t be afraid to mix colour, pattern and texture. • Refresh your bedroom. Some areas to focus on include bedding, pillows and flooring such as an area rug. • Remember, bathrooms and kitchens count as spaces too. Instead of ignoring these areas, look for ways to refresh and renew these spaces through an infusion of accents and accessories such as fresh towels, artwork, blooms or a fresh coat of paint. • Consider natural elements. Natural elements such as grasses and moss can add a fresh, interesting touch. • Add mirrors. With the outdoors in bloom, adding mirrors and other reflective surfaces is a wonderful way to help bring the outdoors in. • Swap out some of your darker decor and decorative pieces in favour of ones that are lighter, brighter and more colourful.
Cathy Hobbs is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and an interior-design and home-staging expert.