Summer time is here and you want to get as much sunshine in as he possibly can. You may not be able to just run out and buy a home on the lake in the mountains but you can bring the mountains and the lake to your home.
The transformation of your house to reflect the summer mood, need not take long. Infact, it is a fairly easy process which if planned properly can be completed in a couple of days. We are not talking about replacing all your furniture here, or redecorating your house, just a few changes especially to the colors , can get that mountain retreat's fresh feel right into your living room.
Colors can make a world of difference in any home. Summer colors are pastel colors so you will want to repaint some walls in your home to be a bright lemon yellow or an apple green. You may even want to add a mint color to your walls. If you don't or can't repaint the entire wall then just paint the border of the wall. If you have a dark hallway you will want to brighten it up by adding pictures on the wall of flowers or botanical pictures.
Stow away those heavy drapes and blinds for the time being, sheer curtains in light colors are just right for summers. Cover up or stow away all things in dark and solid colors. Change the cushion covers, a nice floral print on a light background looks great on cushions. Similar light slip covers can be put on that dark ottoman or even the dining chair upholstery. Such minor alterations which are easily reversible can make a world of difference to your rooms.
If you have wall to wall carpeting that is dark in color or heavy in texture you can replace it with a bright colored area rug. Adding an area rug with a floral print is a great suggestion or you can accessories that feature a floral print. If you have a dark wood dining room table set it on top of a bright round area rug. An area rug can completely alter the way the room looks. You can even hang an area rug on the walls for more decoration. This is a real conversation piece for most.
Leggy and brown plants are great for winters but for the summers, get in all those bright, flowery plants which can give you the mountain feel right at your home. Those dried logs inside the fire place can be replaced with a bubbling fountain or even some fresh flowers. Try these tips out and enjoy a bright and cheery summer this year.
The transformation of your house to reflect the summer mood, need not take long. Infact, it is a fairly easy process which if planned properly can be completed in a couple of days. We are not talking about replacing all your furniture here, or redecorating your house, just a few changes especially to the colors , can get that mountain retreat's fresh feel right into your living room.
Colors can make a world of difference in any home. Summer colors are pastel colors so you will want to repaint some walls in your home to be a bright lemon yellow or an apple green. You may even want to add a mint color to your walls. If you don't or can't repaint the entire wall then just paint the border of the wall. If you have a dark hallway you will want to brighten it up by adding pictures on the wall of flowers or botanical pictures.
Stow away those heavy drapes and blinds for the time being, sheer curtains in light colors are just right for summers. Cover up or stow away all things in dark and solid colors. Change the cushion covers, a nice floral print on a light background looks great on cushions. Similar light slip covers can be put on that dark ottoman or even the dining chair upholstery. Such minor alterations which are easily reversible can make a world of difference to your rooms.
If you have wall to wall carpeting that is dark in color or heavy in texture you can replace it with a bright colored area rug. Adding an area rug with a floral print is a great suggestion or you can accessories that feature a floral print. If you have a dark wood dining room table set it on top of a bright round area rug. An area rug can completely alter the way the room looks. You can even hang an area rug on the walls for more decoration. This is a real conversation piece for most.
Leggy and brown plants are great for winters but for the summers, get in all those bright, flowery plants which can give you the mountain feel right at your home. Those dried logs inside the fire place can be replaced with a bubbling fountain or even some fresh flowers. Try these tips out and enjoy a bright and cheery summer this year.
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