Summer may be passing, but summer decor that we associate with beach memories don’t have to. Here are some ways to represent the warm season with home decor.
Leisurely days spent swimming in the ocean and relaxing on the shore are what summer is made of, so it’s sad to realize that beach season is nearly over. But don’t despair sun lovers; you can bring the beach indoors and enjoy it all year round with these clever design tips.
Here’s the Tip:
1. Choose a “beachy” color palette
Create beach bliss in your home with a color palette from the shore. Ideas and combinations seem unlimited. Depending on time of day and season, colors present themselves differently.
A new coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to spruce up a room. Choose the colors of the coast to bring the beach inside your home. The soft beige of the sand, the vibrant turquoise of the ocean, and the pale pinks and grays of shells are obvious choices, but don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Think about what the beach means to you and look for paints with colors that remind you of these important elements to make your home feel as relaxing as a day at the beach.
2. Get the textures right
Natural, golden brown wicker looks beautiful against a beachy color palette. Consider buying wicker chairs, using wicker boxes to organize your essentials, or browsing thrift stores for a vintage wicker cabinet.
Light cotton drapes will let the light through and create the bright, airy atmosphere you associate with time at the beach. You could also decorate with cotton covered cushions in the beachy colors discussed above.
3. Decorate your home with found objects
The relationship you have with the beach is unique, so rather than scouring the stores for beach-themed décor, it’s much smarter to decorate with found items that represent your time at the beach.
Use the gifts from the sea! Large shells, pebbles, pieces of coral, sea fans, and pieces of driftwood can look striking sitting on mantle pieces, tables, and other surfaces. Medium shells inside a glass bowl make an excellent centerpiece. Use small shells and pieces of sea glass to give your photo frames a beach-inspired makeover.
4. Proudly display your beach memories
Another way to create a personalized beach-inspired space is to decorate it with memories of your time on the shore. Take a camera with you on your last few visits to the beach this season, and snap photos of your favorite sights. You could frame the photos in rustic wooden frames, which call to mind the driftwood you find on the beach, or get your favorite shots printed on large canvases.
Summer may be nearly over, but you needn’t say goodbye to the beach just yet. With these clever design ideas you can enjoy the seaside all year round.
You might be Wondering:
What Is Summer?
Summer is the hottest of the four temperate seasons, falling between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice. The date of the beginning of summer varies according to climate, tradition and culture, but when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.
SOURCES:
builddirect.com/: Endless Summer: Ways To Bring The Beach Inside
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