Summer’s on its way and you know what that means. Brighter days, warmer weather and time to enjoy your home and garden! But if the winter months have made you hoard and you haven’t had time for that spring clean, then now’s the time to take another look at how you can make your home feel summery and spacious, no matter what size it is.
Here are four top ways to achieve a chic, neat, roomy home this summer.
1. Love Light Colours
There’s nothing that shrinks a room like dark colours. Whether they’re on the walls or taking up materials and furnishings, dark colours are a no-go zone for creating a more spacious feel. Stick to light colours like cream, putty, gold, silver and shades of white. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of re-decorating then change up your bed covers, sofas and throws with come beautiful luxurious, light linens and any room will soon feel airy and bright.
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2. Lift Things Up
Take up less space on floors and surfaces by lifting items onto walls and ceilings. Consider posting up some narrow shelves to place chic ornaments, books and stationary. Instead of floor lamps that may look snazzy but lean across the room inconveniently, opt for wall lights and ceiling lamps. Just be sure that their shades don’t enclose the light but spread it out into the room instead. When it comes to plants, indoor hanging baskets are a perfect way to create attractive features and bring life into dead, shadowy corners.
3. Reflect and Refract the Sun
Let the light into your house this summer and leave large windows uncluttered to allow the sunshine to flood in. If you’re feeling adventurous and have the budget, you could even install some sliding see-through doors to really open up the place. Consult a trusted supplier like Frameless Glass Curtains for the best way to go about the project. Light equals space so consider picking up mirrored, glass or even acrylic accessories to add the illusion of more space into each room.
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4. Smarter Storage Ideas
Ditch the clutter by not just getting rid of unnecessary clothes, decorative items and furniture but finding ways to store it better so that it’s out of sight. Jewellery and makeup can often pile up on dressing tables and desks but there are plenty of clever ways to store it out of the way. Check out this super-easy corkboard jewellery display that’s quick to make yourself with corkboard, paint and a couple of screws.
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Whether you live in a cramped apartment or a sprawling mansion, light, air and organization are essential ingredients for a calm, harmonious home environment. It’s a total bonus when the space you create is chic and stylish too. Bring on the summer!