6 Summer Design Ideas to Transform Your Home
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your home and outdoor space with the vibrant energy of the season! We love helping clients refresh their spaces with beautiful and functional designs. Whether you're looking to make a few small changes or completely revamp your home, we've got you covered with these exciting summer design ideas.
Vibrant Color Palettes
Summer is synonymous with fun and sun, so it’s no surprise that we gravitate toward bold and bright colors at this time of year! Think hues that mimic the natural beauty outside: lively blues, sunny yellows, vibrant reds, and fresh greens. This palette can instantly uplift you. Consider accessorizing with colorful plants, bright throw pillows and bedding, and colorful dishes or centerpieces for your table. If you want to make a bigger statement, consider painting an accent wall to give your home a fresh, summery vibe.
School’s Out
If you have kids, use the summer break as an opportunity to donate clothes they’ve outgrown and clean out bedrooms, backpacks, and playrooms to make sure you aren’t storing clutter your kids don’t want or need anymore. Once you’ve purged, you may ask your kid(s) if they want to change anything in their space. Maybe a new bedspread, curtains, a dedicated space to keep things for their hobbies, a corkboard or magnetic board to display art and photos… the sky’s the limit, and this is a great time to refresh their environment before school starts up again! If your kids are crafty types, you can also take this opportunity to make memories with them by making personalized home accents, like these concrete footprint garden pavers.
Light and Breezy Textures
Opt for light and airy fabrics such as linen and cotton, to keep your space feeling cool in the hot temps. Using sheer curtains keeps rooms feeling breezy and enhances the flow of natural light, taking advantage of the long summer days, and making your space brighter and feel more open.
Nature-Inspired Elements
Nature-inspired decor is one of our favorites. Incorporate plants, botanical prints, and natural materials like wood, ceramic, and stone for an organic, grounding influence in your space. Not only do these elements add a touch of natural beauty, but they also create a refreshing and calming atmosphere, perfect for a tranquil retreat from the high-energy bustle of the warmer months.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Take advantage of the long days and warm air by extending your living space to the outdoors and creating a cozy, inviting balcony or patio. Add potted plants, comfortable seating, and even misters to keep cool on hot days. Don’t forget about cleanability—choose outdoor decor and furniture that’s easy to clean and maintain. Extra towels, storage bins, drink coolers, and drying racks are a must-have for pool parties and summer gatherings.
Desert Inspirations
For a low-maintenance landscape, we recommend staying true to the natural environment surrounding your home. Here in Vegas, we happily embrace the minimalist beauty of desert landscapes with xeriscape designs, using low-water plants and stone groundcover instead of grass. This conserves water while keeping plenty of air-filtering plants around for a healthy, sustainable environment. Using evergreen cacti, succulents, and other heat-tolerant plants, you can fill your garden with unique textures and colors to enjoy year-round.
For a serene and sophisticated look, we recommend complementing your greenery with neutral, modern planters in solid colors. If you want to create a more vibrant atmosphere try using accents of bold color and Mexican Talavera pottery, which is a staple of Southwestern decor.
At House of a Different Color, we’re all about creating personalized and creative design solutions that reflect your unique style. Whether you’re looking for a complete makeover or just a few summer updates, our team is here to help you transform your home into a vibrant and welcoming space. Happy decorating!
