Generally it is the summer time that has one of our most beautiful memories. Wether that be by the sea or in your grand parents farm. Everybody loves a quick siesta and the nights become long with soothing music to serenade us. Also good bye to all the jackets and extra clothing. It’s the time to feel breezy in those linens and just chill. As March is half way gone, it is time to get ready to feel the sun. Hence, we got you 15 DIY tips to get your home summer ready. Hoping this should ease it for you and make summers more fun.
Take out the linens
As it gets warmer every passing day, it’s always a great idea to change your cushion covers and curtains to lighter fabrics. It’s time to get those linen cushions out and replace those heavy jacquard curtains with flowy cotton curtains. There are plenty of upholstery option available in the market to get your home feel more lighter.
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Get in the pastels
Now if we talk about colours, we all can have our personal choice. However, if you wish to be with the trend and yet choose a safer option. Go for pastels, but in combinations that may not be so generic. All your furniture does not has to be in the same upholstery. You can always work on a theme and keep it eclectic.
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Do the balcony
Summers is also about entertaining guests in those evening soirée. Which means it is time to do your gardens/balcony. Don’t forget to get some citronella or neem oil to burn, so to keep those insects away. Keep the seating comfortable with soft fabric seating and some throws.
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Soft scented candles
Who doesn’t loves the lingering smell of Chameli (Jasmine) on a beautiful night. If you do not have the plant then go easy and get some scented summer candles. Wether you wish your home to smell of the beach or the peach, there are enough scented candle in almost every scent.
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Arrange them flowers
Flowers have the magic to make any place seem fresh like no other. You do not have to get some expensive exotic ones, play around with basic sun flowers and other seasonal wild flowers around. Add some colour and play with the size to make your vase stand out on that side table.
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Wicker and jute
As we all know summer is also perhaps the most lazy month we got. So take away all that extra from the room and keep it simple. Wicker furniture is always light to the eyes and a jute rug rather than a silk/wool one should add to the vibe too. Basically a wood/wicker piece with fresh clean linen is a perfect summer combo.
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Nautical nuances
Now there is no way that you can think of summer without the mountains or the beach. That is where the nautical nuances come in the frame. A sailor’s mirror or outdoor upholestery with blue and white nautical stripes. Or a piece made up of drifting beach wood. You can always get inspired by this effervescent summer style. Even more if you live somewhere close to the sea.
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Bathroom makeovers
Like we suggested before, getting in some citrus scented candles is always a good idea. Add in some wicker baskets rather than the plastic containers for the laundry. Change those mats and towels in nautical or floral patterns. Or get them in different solid pastels to make them pop.
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Terracotta & ceramics
This is also the time to get in beautiful ceramic ware for your home. If you prefer it more earthen then go for the terracotta pieces. Bright coloured ceramic pieces or some classic terracotta toys give a lot of fun character to a table.
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Go copper
Copper or Rose gold is taking over everywhere. From mirror frames to bathroom faucets. Copper is coming up big and is a great choice for people who find steel too cold.
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Citrus fruit basket
One more of the 15 DIY tips to get your home summer ready and perhaps the more inexpensive one is to get different kind of summer fruits readily available. Just get an interesting fruit basket, weaved or ceramic. Then choose those oranges with dark grapes and other bright citrus fruits. Just looking at the basket makes one feel so fresh.
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Get some indoor planters
What can be better then getting some air cleaning plants indoors in this season. As the greens will not only work on making your indoor environment clean but also those greens do soothe the eyes. Even better, get some basic climbers inside.
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Move your art shuffle around
Another quick and easy way to make your home look fresh. With nothing do spend on, all you need is a measuring tape and may be some extra nails. Get those beautiful botanical prints from your bedroom and pin them up in your living room or shuffle that poster from your living room to your bedroom. Just move your pieces and you would surely have a few people asking if you have changed something big in your home.
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Make your tableware pop
This one is more for your own self than for the others. As the weather changes, change your crockery too. Get some interesting earthenware or colourful plates the will make your dinning table pop.
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Get the fish
Get yourself a little aquarium, fill it up with colourful pebbles and a few pretty fish. If you follow feng shui then get them according to that for good luck. Whatever your choose, an aquarium can have a great calming effect on your senses.
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There is alot more that is done in different states of our country. Many things traditionally while a few other’s due to age family heritage. It’s amazing how we all have so many different customs in India. Let us know what’s yours on our Facebook page or tag us on your story on Insta. Have a great summer vacay y’all!