15 Ways to Get Your Home in a
Summer Mood
Hello
Friends,
Hang Outdoor
Curtains What says summer more clearly
than white curtains billowing in a breeze? And as if the tropical-vacation vibe
weren’t enough reason to add them to your porch ASAP, they also provide shade
and privacy.
Collect Shells
in a Big Glass Vase Start the season by
filling a big glass cylindrical vase partway with sand, and gradually add
shells as you find them on your beach adventures throughout the summer.
Deck Out Your
Deck for Siestas and Fiestas Colorful
cushions, a pottery collection and a guitar set the stage for any relaxed
afternoon activity you like, from solo napping to having a mellow party with
friends.
Set Up a Summery
Bar A pretty tray with a few glasses
and a pile of limes is all you need to be ready for summer drinks — and
the glasses don’t even need to be made of glass if your bar is outdoors.
Hang a Swinging
Chair Whether outdoors or in, a
swinging chair instantly makes any space feel more relaxed. Try one on the porch
or in the living room.
Restyle Your
Kitchen Shelves Give yourself the gift
of simplicity this summer by offloading the clutter from your kitchen cabinets
into a few boxes and putting them away in a distant closet. The extra breathing
space will make it feel like you’re cooking in a vacation home.
Decorate With
Driftwood Found a cool chunk of driftwood
on the beach? Clean it up and put it to work on your coffee table, console or
bookcase.
Make Setting the
Table Easy as Pie Instead of keeping
your silverware in the drawer as usual, try storing it in a caddy right on the
dining table for the summer months — plus it’ll be easy to grab when you
decide to have dinner al fresco.
Put Wildflowers
in a Jelly Jar When outdoor blooms
are so plentiful, why buy them in a store? Snip whatever happens to be growing
in your own backyard and plunk the stems in a jelly jar to add a romantic touch
to any room.
Freshen Up the
Beds With Crisp Nautical Stripes Blue
and white striped bedding on all of the beds feels very beach house chic. Shop
around and scoop some up on sale.
Keep Rolled-up
Beach Towels by the Door The bright colors look
cheerful, and having the towels close at hand means you won’t have to scramble
when it’s time to head out the door. Try storing them in a vintage enamel
bucket, big beach tote or French market basket.
Squeeze Fresh
Juice in the Morning Keep a big pile of
fresh oranges, a glass pitcher and a juicer together on the counter and make a
ritual of squeezing fresh juice each summer morning. It’ll make the day feel
special right from the beginning.
Set Up an
Outdoor Changing Area If you have a pool in
the backyard or make frequent trips to the beach, it can come in quite handy to
have a changing booth outside for getting into and out of bathing suits.
Furnish a
Sleeping Porch Add a daybed or two to
your screened-in porch to transform it into an extra sleeping spot on warm
summer nights or a napping place on lazy summer afternoons.
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