Summer is almost approaching, and now is the ideal time to freshen up your space for the season! Here are ten quick and easy home décor upgrades to brighten your home for the upcoming summer months.
- As an accent table, use a garden stool. Decorative ceramic accents aren’t just for the outdoors anymore; they come in a wide range of hues and finishes and are the perfect pop of colour and texture in a living area.
- Pillows in a variety of bright colours can be added to your bed. Colourful accent pillows are a great way to liven up a room. Change them out seasonally to give your bedroom a new look without breaking the bank.
- Create a focal point with an accent wall. When done correctly, an accent wall can truly make the rest of the room’s decor shine. If you’re not sure what colour to go with, look around your room for an accent colour in a pillow, a piece of art, or an accessory that you can use as a starting point. The trick is to choose an accent wall colour that blends in with your existing decor without calling too much attention to itself.
- Replace the lampshades on your bedside tables. If your lamp base is in fine shape but the shade has seen better days, a new lampshade might give it a new lease on life.
- Place an Antique in a Surprising Location. Antiques are the perfect finishing touch in any area, whether they blend nicely with traditional décor or stick out among contemporary fashion. Choose a nostalgic item or a one-of-a-kind home accent from a flea market or estate sale.
- Create a Gallery Wall in your home. When displayed together as a group, small images and artworks can have a significant design impact.
- Using high-gloss paint, create a flea market find. Lacquer is the only thing that can bring a weary piece of furniture back to life and give it a new lease on life. To create a homogeneous, glossy finish, sand and prepare the piece carefully before painting.
- Replace the basic light fixtures used by the builder. If you live in a new home, many of your ceiling fittings are likely to be low-cost builders’ necessities. Close-to-ceiling lights (common in hallways, kitchens, and bathrooms) can simply be replaced with more elegant alternatives. Even if you’re a tenant, you can accomplish this if you save the original fittings and make sure to reinstall them when you move.
- Place a mirror in front of a window. The reflection will make it appear as if there are more windows and natural light.
- A Runner can be used to dress up a hallway or entryway. Area rugs are frequently thought of as a decor must-have for living rooms and dining rooms, but why not the hallway and foyer as well? A lovely runner may provide colour, pattern, and tenderness to an area that is otherwise “hard.”
