Summer can feel like a fresh start with nature blooming and the pleasant weather inviting you to spend more time outside. If this new season also inspires you to make a few changes, here are some great summer decor ideas that will let you bring the outdoors inside and make your living space feel more energizing and positive.
Turn Your Home Into A Green Space
Research shows that houseplants can boost your mood and even increase your sense of comfort.
Plants are an obvious way to bring nature into your home, but they can also become a true staple of your home decor. Tall, fluffy pampa grass in stylish floor vases can frame and elevate a simple bookcase. Or, a miniature succulent garden can add interest to a windowsill or kitchen island, like the one you can find in our Richmond floor plan.
Embrace Natural Hues
Natural hues will complement the atmosphere you started creating with houseplants. Muted organic hues are a major color trend for 2022. Try gray-green, sage green or pale citron to complement richer earthy tones.
Pattern and motif trends also reflect this interest in the environment, and you may have noticed bold floral motifs and animal prints taking over. For a modern result, look for unique patterns with clouds or blades of grass. You can always use a press-on wallpaper to try it out!
Add Texture with Organic Materials
Organic materials are another way of inviting nature inside while creating a cozy atmosphere. Hygge, or the Danish idea of finding contentment in simple things, is gaining popularity and influencing interior design trends.
Natural materials like wood, rattan, linen and wool can introduce an eye-catching range of familiar textures, earthy tones and warm neutrals for a cozy and welcoming result.
Have Fun with DIY Decor
If you’re looking for some new things to try this summer, DIY decor is the perfect way to get in touch with your creative side.
You can create a personal connection with the outdoors by gathering materials and turning them into unique creations like a seashell centerpiece or a homemade potpourri.
Repurposing found or thrifted wood and metal items can also result in a rustic feel that complements the other natural touches you’ve added to your home.
Turn Your Focus Outward
Many living spaces have a point of focus that is turned inward, like a fireplace or a TV. You can turn this focus outward instead.
Simple things like rearranging your furniture to sit facing a large window, moving a desk to take advantage of natural light or framing the door to your patio with some noteworthy items can emphasize the connection to the outdoors. Floor plans like the Oakton are ideal for this design trend — a spacious family room maximizes illumination with large windows.
Live Closer to Nature with Craftmark Homes
At Craftmark Homes, we believe staying connected to nature is one of the keys to a happy and fulfilling life. It’s one of the guiding principles we apply when designing our homes and communities.
In business for over 30 years, we’ve been building luxury townhomes, estate homes and single-family homes in desirable community locations such as Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia.
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