Summer is here! While summer brings in significant benefits like getting to eat more fruits, BBQs, and ice creams, it also brings the scorching sun with it. So, how can we beat this heat?
All you have to do is a bit of makeover of things around you, and you are all set to face the season with a smile! The following home decor ideas are economy-friendly, and you don’t have to purchase expensive things for the decoration. All that requires is upcycling of old and unused items.
7 Breathtaking Home Decor Ideas for this Summer!!
1. Go Green
Plants contribute a lot to keeping your surroundings fresh and tranquil. Add creepers and money plants to give a soothing summer effect.
- In the kitchen, you can go with herbs and lettuce. Use painted eggshells to grow coriander.
- In the bedroom, you can opt for aloe vera which unlike other plants provides oxygen at night.
- In the living room, you can grow lemon trees and pelargonium. Lemon-tree cleans the air, and pelargonium produces a substance that deals with stress and insomnia.
If plants occupy much space, you can hang them as well. You can go for natural or artificial ones. Artificial plants last long and are available in different colors like lavender, magenta, etc. Water the plants regularly. Proper pruning and clipping will keep it fresh.
2. Use a lot of Pastel Colors around You
Change the cushion covers, blankets, pillows, and towels according to the season.
- Red for Valentine.
- Orange for Halloween.
- Pink for Christmas.
- Green for Spring and summer.
All the pastel colors keep the surrounding bright and reflect a vibrant feeling. If you are not rental, you can paint your walls with pastel colors as well. Give everything around you a cream touch for the palliative feeling.
- Never paint the walls dark. It gives an eerie feeling and increases the temperature.
- Yellow pillows and lemon towels are great comforts.
- Keep the trays and accessories in pleasant colors as well
3. Wall paintings and DIYs
Wall paintings and DIYs give the entire house a renewed look. You can place Buddha statues or any idols for a pacified look.
You can easily create a DIY art wall without spending much. Add glitter to the paintings and DIYs to pop up in the pastel surrounding. Instead of purchasing expensive paintings, frame your child’s art. You can recreate pictures easily on canvas using acrylic colors.
- Recycle unused items like wired baskets and terracotta for your DIYs.
- Keep the DIYs and paintings simple. DIYs like plant pots from plastic bottles, gravels sprayed with water are easy to make and adds beauty.
- Decorate the walls with stencils.