Give your home a spark of summer with our on trend ideas. Whether it is getting your garden, guest ready with outdoor dining furniture or having a good old clear out- we have this season’s inspired trends for your home.
Summer is an excellent excuse to celebrate the sunshine and mix up your décor- inside and out. Now is the time to throw open your doors and get your home and garden ready for a (let’s be optimistic) summer of sun. A new season brings with it, new trends and we have collated the most popular ideas to introduce to your home this summer.
Carve out a space to retreat to
As the pandemic continues to unfold, and with such a focus on mental health, there has been an increased demand for ‘self-spaces’ in our homes . Turn your bathroom into a spa-like oasis for some much needed down time, or create an outdoor space in which to unwind. Don’t worry about being too elaborate; a simple, cosy reading nook at home can be easily created in an unused space. Take advantage of architectural quirks, such as protruding bay windows, to craft a little snug. Simply fill with cushions for a homely, cosy feel. If you have the space, a day bed is the perfect, comfy, chill spot.
Focus on the outside with an outdoor furniture set
After a particularly punishing winter, it is a luxury to entertain outdoors again. Enjoy dining al fresco with an outdoor furniture set. We love this Florida round outdoor dining furniture set. Crafted from all-weather rattan with showerproof cushions, the Florida furniture set is suitably prepared for unpredictable British summers. If you have limited outside space, small outdoor dining furniture sets such as this Burack bistro set, are great for catching up with guests or listening to the world go by, with a quiet cup of coffee.
If you are planning on spending more time outside this summer, now is the time to give your garden an overhaul. If you aren’t naturally green fingered, select easy to care for plants such as fuchsias and geraniums for a vibrant outdoor setting.
The curve appeal
Curved furniture continues to be very on trend this summer. Rounded corners with soft edges with a contemporary appeal, curved furniture has a fantastic impact in a home. This beautiful curved Canon 2-seater bistro/ tea set is an elegant way of incorporating this theme outdoors. And there is psychology behind the theme. Most elements in a natural environment are rounded, leading us to view curves as familiar and creating a feeling of safety and reassurance. Embrace curved furniture in your living room with this wonderfully stylish Noah charcoal 2 seater sofa. It is also available as a sofa bed, which is great if you are short on space.
Brighten up with greens and blues
Green and blue hues evoke feelings of peace and serenity and are easy colours to incorporate into a colour scheme. Inspired by the coast, green and blue are beautiful colours and can be introduced into any room. Use throws, cushions and rugs to bring in a hint of colour. In addition, muted terra cotta tones are popular colours this summer. Bring in terra cotta through natural materials like stone, or soft materials such as leather.
Keep organised
As always organisation is key to a happy home. Organisation brings a style to life and disperses any distraction. Choose a neat TV unit such as this Venice TV unit for storing away cluttered looking digital boxes and wires. In a bedroom an ottoman bed is a fantastic solution for keeping belongings in order.
Keep connected with nature with Biophilic design
The art of creating a sustainable space that connects people to the nature around them, biophilic design has become vastly popular in the interior world. Incorporate this trend into your home by letting in as much natural light as possible, maximising outdoor views by using throwback curtains, introducing plants and including natural materials. The science behind this approach has shown that connecting our indoor spaces with the outdoor world has a positive effect on our mental health. Choose wallpaper or prints with natural patterns, such as this luxuriously plush velvet metallic leaves cushion.
After such a turbulent few years, it is no surprise that this season’s trends continue with the theme of embracing nature and introducing elements that make us feel secure and content. So, go ahead and create that little self- space nook- you deserve it!
