At times we tend to stick to our original home decor that looks just fine in our homes, but at certain times, this decor becomes outdated and needs a refresh.
There are thousands, probably even millions of ways you could update your home decor this summer, however, in this article, we will focus on a few eye-catchy touches you can incorporate while redecorating your home.
Every detail counts, so read through this article carefully to gain valuable insights into the top summer home decor trends.
Enhance Those Earth Tones
There’s nothing wrong with using a lot of earth tones in your home, but it may be time to add a punch of color. This does not mean you should start decorating your home in pink and bright blue, but you should start integrating lighter, cooler colors into your decor for summer.
You can do this by repainting some rooms in white, others in a light sage green, and maybe even try out slate blue. Also, consider buying a few punchy throw pillows to ensure the blend is seamless. Check out Opalhouse from Target for summer home decor inspiration. Pick up some home decor items and a few pillows to bring a taste of summer into your home. There’s something for everyone.
Embrace Mixing Metals
Gone are the days when matching your home decor, like your jewelry, was considered a positive thing. Mixing metals adds appeal and is more contemporary than using just the same finishes. Flashy brass and chrome fixtures are giving way to matte black, matte gold, oil rubbed bronze, and polished nickel these days, but any metal will look fantastic if it complements the rest of your home’s design aesthetic and decor.
Paint The Wood, Please
Your home might be infested in some form of wood stained molding, worry not, painting these wood implements in colors such as soft white will do wonders to your home decor. However, to keep it consistent ensure all woodwork in your home gets painted. If you’re having trouble choosing a paint color that goes with wood-stained molding, consider painting it as well. It can breathe new life into the whole house.
Similarly, if you have wood-stained shelves in your kitchen or powder rooms that are starting to look dated, a few layers of paint will help to update those areas. A small tweak like painting your shelves can completely turn a room, and which doesn’t have to be white (although it can.) You can use white, off-white, grey, navy blue, black, and so on… the options are practically infinite.
Mix and Match Decorating Styles Sparingly
This is harder than it sounds because it’s human nature to flock toward what is currently fashionable, which appears to be “modern farmhouse” right now. It wasn’t a word 5 or 10 years ago. To a stage, mixing styles is fine, but there should be one dominant style throughout. But do not be afraid of color, either. I say this because current trends favor neutrals, and while neutrals are lovely, color is what will truly personalize your home.
Adding Texture and Layering
What is the adage? The devil, as they say, is in the details… It’s the thoughtfulness that elevates a room from good to great, and it’s the tiny details that define a space’s identity. A room’s dimension and appeal can be enhanced by layering. Make a vignette for your coffee table by adding a throw and a bed tray to your bed. Layering fine jewelry pieces, like layering accessories, can be a lot of fun if you don’t go overboard.
Any use of texture would be another detail that should not be overlooked. Without the use of textures, a space may fall flat, so consider incorporating fabrics with good texture, such as linen, burlap, or raw silk, to help add depth to your decorating.
Updating Door Hardware And Lighting
Your door hardware is another detail that is easy to overlook, but it can make a huge difference. When you move into a new home, one of the first things you can do is replace the hardware on all of the doors, including doorknobs and hinges. It’s small details like these that instantly give a home a more modern feel.
Furthermore, light fixtures can instantly date a space. If your home was built nearly 15 years ago, the light fixtures are likely to be outdated. They were lovely when the house was built, but it’s time for an update, so try switching them out.
Try Going Big
Big and bold is more modern than a bunch of small items clustered together, so just use one big accessory instead of a bunch of small ones. Choose a few large pieces to hang on the wall instead of a slew of small ones. You could decide to add an aquarium to add a sense of nature into your space. And if indeed you implement such you will need to keep the fish alive, the best way to do so is ensuring you buy high-quality biological filter media for the aquarium.
If you’re unsure, go for the larger area rug. Over your hallway console table, hang an oversized mirror. An interior designer will be better suited to suggest where you can add these implements to ensure they do not obstruct other decors.
Conclusion
Upgrading your home will require a lot of assessing, thinking, consultation and finances. However, do your research before you start the process; this can be important in finding out the best services and decor available. This while ensuring you remain within your budget. However, do not be afraid to slightly adjust your budget to fit in possible repairs that might arise.
Be effective, be efficient, and make your house modern with summer home decor. Good luck.
