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School's out, the sun is shining, and there are strawberries at the farmer's market. You might have your sunscreen-slathered and bikini-clad self ready for the sun, but is your home ready for warmer weather? Believe it or not, it takes more than pulling up the blinds to welcome summer into your home. But it doesn't have to be a big hassle. Whether you have a big home with a large outdoor area, or a small apartment with a fire escape, you can still help your home make the most of the sunshine. Here are five easy places to start:
1. Embrace your outdoor living space. If you're lucky enough to have an amazing outdoor space — garden, patio, balcony, what have you — it's time to start using it. This balcony is a great example of how you really don't need much outdoor space to take advantage of summer's fresh air and sunshine. A patio chair accented with a colorful outdoor rug and weatherproof pillow transforms a simple space into an inviting retreat. A window box on the railing brings a little more green to the space, while sheer curtains offer the option of privacy.
2. Bring in some plant life. Even if you don't have the space, time, or energy to have a summer garden, there are still plenty of easy and beautiful ways to incorporate plants into your home. A container garden is a perfect way to benefit from the beautiful flowers and herbs that flourish in the summer. Choose a large pot like this for a landscaped effect using multiple plants, or create a grouping of smaller pots.
If you're short on floor space, a few hanging plants can add a brilliant pop of green to a room. Just make sure they're in a place where they can drain without making a mess and can still get plenty of sunshine. (By the way, how perfect is this summery breakfast space? It looks like the perfect place to start your day.)
3. Add color. Summer decor can be bright, bold and cheerful, so use cheeky colors and patterns you can't always get away with during other seasons. This deck is simple in style, but by painting it a brilliant blue and accenting with lime-green chairs, it quickly develops a vivid and unforgettable style.
4. Bring the outdoors in. Allow your decor to reflect the beauty of summer, and work natural materials into your home. These rattan chairs not only display the natural beauty of the woven palm, but they're also extremely clean pieces that would feel just at home outside.
5. Use light and breezy textiles. Integrate light and airy fabrics into your home's design to give each room a bright feel, and also to cool it down on particularly hot days.
Tablecloths, rugs, placemats, pillow cushions, and sofa covers can all be temporarily replaced in warmer months. If your home is full of plush velvets and lots of dark colors, it could be a good idea to give it a more summery feel with a few quick changes. The linen sofa cover in this room is a great neutral choice that is cool and refreshing in hot weather. I love the yellow and blue accents as well — the warm and cool tones work wonderfully with the beige couch and rug.
Source: houzz.com
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| Tuesday, Jun 04, 2013 |
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Veliko Tarnovo |
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