Summer is here! This time of year always makes you want to relax by the pool with a good book or go for a swim at the beach or picnic in the park for hours! It brings back memories of being out of school and spending the afternoon playing and napping.
If you want to bring a little of that joyful, relaxed spirit to your home decor, here are a few budget-friendly decorating ideas.
Letting in natural light by replacing heavy curtains and raising blinds can do a lot to improve the mood of a room. Replacing out-dated light fixtures and adding more light to dark areas is another budget-friendly way to add some sparkle. Start by adding one or two extra lights in high-traffic spaces.
Whether it’s a beat up table that needs refinishing or your favourite chair that could benefit from reupholstering, investing a little DIY love or hiring a pro to refurbish an older item can save you money while adding a “new” piece of furniture into your decorating scheme. You’ll remember again why you fell in love. If you want to completely change the look of your space on a budget, consider renting from Emblem Furniture.
The easiest way to update your kitchen and bath is to change out linens, and it is a simple task to update towels, shower curtains, bath mats, kitchen hand towels, etc. Discount retailers are a good place to find these items on a budget. Think of these purchases as investments that you can use for the next few years to add seasonal cheer. Add a colourful candle to your bathroom, possibly some seashells, and you’ll have a whole new look.
Outdoor spaces such as patios and porches become part of summer living space, and the same principles apply. Clean or replace furniture cushions. Add a colourful table decoration. Add strands of Christmas lights, lanterns, or tiki torches to provide a subtle glow after sunset. If you want to make an outdoor space look more like an extension of your home, create a traditional furniture grouping, complete with a weather friendly rug and a mirror.
A few simple, inexpensive changes can really put you in the right mind-set for summer. Making even a few of these updates will help you to see your home through new eyes.
What is our favorite way to accessorize your home for summer?
My favorite way to accessorize during the summer…spend my time outdoors. LOL Loving that chevron bath tub rug!!
Impeccable timing, we are moving in two weeks and I need some decor inspiration!!!
Great tips! I always try to keep the blinds open and update the accessories with brighter, fresher colors and patterns.
I need to get some succulents!! We bought a ton of plants this spring, but no succulents. I need to get on that!
Pinning this and I will SO being using some of these ideas! I was just telling my husband the other day I seriously need to give our house a makeover for summer.. I always see all these cute things, but apparently I have expensive taste 😉 Will def be taking tips from this!
I like to add in colorful fun pieces to liven up for Summer! Great list!