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It’s often found that people begin to look forward to summer as soon as the colder months are out of the way, and it can often be the transition from spring to summer that has us sat on the edge of our seats, patiently awaiting the warmer weather. It’s also found, however, that summer isn’t always a huge hit, especially here in the UK where we are lucky to have a solid three-day period of glorious sunshine and no showery intervals. This doesn’t mean that summer can still be enjoyed and embraced, adding summery touches to your interiors is a perfect way of capturing that positive feeling and lifting the atmosphere in your home.

 

Light and Bright

 

When it comes to summer, one of the most obvious things we all think about is the sunshine. Summer brings us longer evenings, brighter mornings and warmer days, which is perfect for lifting the atmosphere. Letting natural lighting filter through your home is one of the best ways to brighten and lift any room. By allowing natural light to flow through each room and brighten up the area, you’re not only creating a positive, happy atmosphere, but also introducing Vitamin D to your home, which is ideal for a healthier, happier summer!
If your home doesn’t have the ability to filter through much natural light, there are always plenty of options when it comes to your interiors. Introducing new lighting or replacing current bulbs with a white, bright bulb will help to create a fresh, summery feel. Many homes use a yellow-toned bulb throughout the colder months, to create a warm, cosy feel, however bright white bulbs enable you to really capture a fresh, summery atmosphere.

 

Create More Room

 

Many people see summer as a chance to switch up their interiors and create a softer, fresh look. Creating more space within your home is a really good way of keeping your home cool when the weathers that little bit warmer, keeping your mind positive as there is no clutter and you’d be surprised as to how much a simple shuffle around can lift your homes overall atmosphere. You don’t have to remove items that you need, simply place heavier items such as fluffy rugs, thick curtains and winter duvets into storage and replace them with thin, linen or cotton alternatives. By doing this you will be able to keep yourself and your home airy, light and delicate.

 

Add Plants to your Interiors

 

Having house plants is a beautiful way of expressing your personal style as well as adding bursts of character to your home. Walking into a home dressed with stunning plants and flower arrangements instantly says a lot about the home owner and emphasises the look of any room. The most popular houseplants are English Ivy, Peace Lily, Bamboo Palm, Spider Plant and also the Philodendron. Introducing plants and flowers to your home don’t only add character, but also a beautiful aroma that will filter through your home and create a beautifully fresh feel, not to mention the colour that will inject some summer into your interiors and create a really positive atmosphere. You could display your plants or flowers discreetly around the home, or you could make a bold focus point by position a bunch of lovely flowers on a small oak cabinet or marble mantelpiece.

 

Summery Touches

 

Aside from the small alterations you can make to your home's current style, there are also so many ways in which you can add a touch of summer to your interiors by purchasing new, bright items such as cushions, throws and even your bedding. The great thing about adding new features such as accessories for furniture is that you have the option of storing them away once the season has passed, and you can bring back all of the richer, thicker items for the colder months. There’s nothing permanent about accessorising and that’s what makes it so perfect, as you can change with the seasons and trends.