Summer interior trends
Summer is a time to chill and enjoy the warmer weather. It’s also an opportunity, what with Christmas coming, to take stock of your interior and make a few changes to reflect the season and your individuality.
While whites and neutrals are still very popular there are times when colour can be explored. Try adding light and bright features by painting walls, adding bright or floral wallpapers or mixing patterns and colours. Expressing individuality, especially for children and teens, is an opportunity to style and decorate a room to suit their personality, likes and dislikes.
Natural materials and earthy tones are still trending. Think linen, cotton, timber and stone and showcase this look with texture.
Adding a bold rug to an otherwise neutral interior to really brighten a room and lift the mood. Wallpaper, especially a feature wall, can also add a touch of drama. There’s plenty of choice including vibrant retro designs, florals, murals and you can have personalized wallpaper made from a favourite photo. Wall decals are also extremely popular.
Statement pieces of furniture or art work can also ring the changes. Take the opportunity to match and mix the old with new. A recovered old arm chair, sideboard or table can add charm to an ambience as there’s no reason why old can’t be mixed with new.
With increasing emphasis being placed on sustainable products now is a good time to think about the planet and opt for products that have been sustainably manufactured or are eco-friendly. For example, timber that has been sustainably harvested is available and so are low- volatile paints.
Decades ago pot plants were all the rage then went out of fashion. Now they are increasing in popularity thanks, possibly, to their benefits. Bring the outdoors in with pot plants or if you tend to neglect them why not add some faux plants. The quality of today’s offerings is excellent and they are very realistic.
There are several science backed benefits of indoor plants. For example, they can improve attention, reduce stress and induce a general calming effect. Leaves can catch allergens, purify the air, add moisture to the air and give off oxygen.
Try peace lily, or a snake plant also known as mother-in-law’s tongue (sansevieria) that was once seen in most formal lounges. They’re low maintenance, almost indestructible and don’t need watering very often!