10 ways to decorate your home for the summer
Easy ways to spruce up your dig for the warmer weatherWith travel plans cancelled and most of us staying put this summer, there’s no better time to freshen up your home. From adding some greenery to playing around with bold colour palettes, a few easy adjustments can make a big difference to your living space.
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Incorporate natural materials
Summer is a great time for natural materials to shine. With nice and bright sunlight streaming through your windows, it will bring out the amazing texture of hemp fabric, bamboo weaving, hardwood coffee table and granite table top. Terrazzo finish with bright colour aggregate is also a stylish option.
Experiment with bold colours and patterns
The Pantone colour of the year, Classic Blue, is a great place to start. Match your new wall colour with an oriental rug and play around with different geometrical patterns with your cushions, throws and decorative wall art.
Grow indoor plants
Adding plenty of green always does the trick. For summer, choose plants that have long broad leaves like Birds of Paradise and Monstera. If you are feeling creative, a DIY plant pot like a simple weaved basket will complete the look. Hanging planters also adds a nice decorative touch.
Light it up
Leave your curtains open to let the sunlight in. Your plants will be thankful. Wall finishes like spatterdash plastering looks great under natural light and will give you that effortless Mediterranean resort look.
Switch up your tableware
It’s time to put away your fancy porcelain plates to make space for some artisanal hardwood tableware. Pair them with a tartan tea towel and tea is served.
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Stay dry
This is both a practical piece of advice and a stylish one. Summer in Hong Kong can be wet and wild with torrential rain and typhoons. Spruce up your entrance with a bespoke stand for your raincoats and umbrellas.
Lounge in comfort
Leather is reserved for the winter. Invest in some light colour fabric sofa for your lazy summer afternoon naps. A casually placed beach throw and some bright colour cushions can also be stylish additions to your lounge.
Infuse your home with fruity and floral scents
Diffusers and candles are easy touches to make a room feel cosier. Choosing the right fragrant can compliment your whole spatial experience. Fruity and floral are great summertime scents to bring the smell of a Sunday country walk to your lounge.
Brighten the space with artwork
Your wall-hung masterpiece bought during the colder season is suddenly looking a little grey and depressing. Be playful with your choice of artwork. We think a good old Memphis Design Print can definitely brighten up your corridor, lounge or the master bedroom.
Utilise your outdoor space
It’s barbecue season. If you are one of the lucky few in Hong Kong with a nicely sized patio or garden, deck out the space with a proper barbecue set, hardwood lunch table, benches and chairs. Did someone just say hammock?
