According the 2014 Farmer’s Almanac, this summer is going to be a scorcher! With this kind of weather, we’ll spend a lot of time indoors, taking advantage of the air conditioner. Now is the time to think about adding bright colors into your home to give your house the feeling of summer.
Bring in the sunshine with a bold yellow color! Like black, it adds drama and character to a space. If you’re a little uneasy about painting a wall yellow, you can use it in artwork.
In a bedroom, there’s nothing more inviting than a cozy comforter. In the summer months, look for a comforter with touches of color.
In an all-white room, accessorize using a bright color palette.
For a quick and easy summer look, introduce colorful cushions, books or fresh flowers to your space. They can brighten up a room instantly!
Color-coordinate your dining room chairs with your rug. Colorful chairs are wonderful to have around a home; you can easily move them around to a new space to give it an extra pop of color.
Lampshades are a quick and inexpensive way to add color to your summer home re-do.
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You can give your coffee table a colorful look with appropriately-colored books and accessories.
Bring in some souvenirs of the beach to your home. Aren’t those blue vases gorgeous? I can just imagine how much they sparkle when light hits them.
Colorful pillows make great summer statements. On a neutral sofa, bold colors just pop.
Small accessories in bright colors can also add some energy to a space.
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A painted staircase also makes quite a statement.
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Furniture painted with bright colors gives a room a nice summer look. They never go out of style!
These are just a few ideas to help get you into the spirit of summer. Let’s look forward to a summer with beautiful bold colors that will brighten our days.
Have a really great day,
Simone
