Summer Home Décor Inspiration

It’s nearly that time of the year again where the months go by quicker and quicker until, before you know it, summer’s here. As things are starting to heat up you might be thinking of refreshing your home décor to match a summary vibe. Here’s a couple of ideas you can use to start transforming your home into a tropical paradise.

The Key Style Trends This Summer; A Brief Overview

Summer style is all about brightness and bold colours to chase away the last dreary dregs of winter, and this upcoming summer is no different. Think bold splashes of bright colour against lighter backdrops; bright yellows, tones of ocean blue, and cooling shades of green all invoke summer vibes to create the perfect tropical atmosphere in your home. Light and breezy open-plan living is one key style trend from this summer which you can recreate at home with a few strategic design choices, such as minimalizing clutter with condensed storage options and utilising your outdoor space for a flow-on feel between the indoors and the outdoors.

As for the standout colour trend for summer, this year it’s green - all shades of green, from deep emeralds and forests greens through to lighter sage and olive greens. The last couple of summers spent with restrictions and lack of access to nature has seen nature-themed décor making a strong emergence this year as we all enjoy regaining the freedom to spend summer outdoors.

You can get creative with this trend by introducing a hint of green to your home décor, whether that’s by adding in a green feature wall, adding green to your bedroom with a quilt cover, cushions, or throws, or simply bringing in a few more plants to add some natural greenery to your space.

For Entertaining and Outdoor Gatherings

Summer is the best time to make use of your outdoor space while the nights are longer and the air is warm. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail night or having a couple of friends over for a barbeque, there’s no better way to take advantage of summer than by hosting outdoor gatherings. You can find everything you need to spruce up your outdoor space by browsing through MyHouse, whether you need bar accessories, barbeque tools, a new set of dining plates, or outdoor games and pool accessories.

Adding in Beachy and Coastal Themes

Nothing says summer quite as well as introducing a coastal theme to your home décor collection. Adding in a few beach-inspired pieces to your home is the quickest way to create a summery atmosphere and instantly transport you to a warm summer beach day. Whether that’s by refreshing your bedroom with a tropical quilt cover or starting a collection of coastal-themed décor pieces, there are plenty of creative ways to introduce the beach to your home.

Summer Materials to Look For

Summer décor is all about light, airy, and breathable materials. When it comes to summer bedding that'll keep you cool on hot summer nights, linen and cotton are the key materials. Crisp cotton sheets will have you feeling refreshingly cool all night long, and linen quilt covers are the perfect breathable material for ensuring a great night's sleep on even the hottest of nights. You can browse the summer bedding collection on MyHouse, which features a range of light bedding options just in time for summer.

For your outdoor summer décor, wicker and light coloured wood are perfect warm weather materials. You can get creative with how you introduce these materials to your homewares, such as with a wooden wall clock, a wooden serving board for cheese platters, or a bamboo picnic table. 

Introduce Natural Lighting

The longer days and stronger sunshine throughout summer means there’s less need for using artificial lights indoors. Taking advantage of the natural sunlight will help your home bask in the summery glow and help you save on electricity bills.

Make the most of natural lighting by keeping windows and blinds open to let sunshine flood through your house. Using white as a base colour for inside your home is the best way to take advantage of natural sunlight. Try keeping your walls, furniture, and main statement pieces of décor white or lightly coloured, and add in the occasional pop of bright colour for a bold, summer-inspired look.

Introduce Nature as Home Décor

If you’re looking for a more subtle way to add some brightness and colour without having to make a big change like painting a feature wall, an easy way to do it is by adding a fresh bunch of flowers or a new pot plant. A brightly coloured bouquet is a stunning and sweet-smelling way to add some colour to your home without making any permanent changes, and will instantly lift the atmosphere. Try a big batch of yellow sunflowers or some soft pink roses for a warm, summery feel.

Get Inspired with MyHouse

Hopefully this list of summer décor ideas will give you some inspiration for redecorating your home in time for the start of summer. Still need a few more ideas? Browse the homewares collection on MyHouse for every summer essential you could possibly need.