BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER HOME WITH GARDEN IDEAS

Now that summer is here, spending time outdoors is mandatory! Whether you enjoy lingering outdoors for the warmer air or the chance to entertain longer, there is nothing better than a summer garden to brighten your outdoor home. With the beautiful colors, or the aromatic way plants and flowers freshen the air, here are ideas to make your summer garden beautiful.

Bring parts of your interiors outside and vice versa with natural furniture that create a unique space in your outdoor home. Lamps, potted plants, and organic materials make the perfect decor to beautify your front entry or porch area, bring garden inspiration anywhere, simply.

Summertime beckons us to entertain and dine outdoors. Add garden motifs with potted plants as centerpieces and natural decoration on your patio for a natural setting that is no-fuss and looks simply elegant. Add floral arrangements and crisp linens to pull the entire dining experience together.

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Lanterns and candles are a perfect way to add natural light to your outdoor summer home. Whether lined on a stairwell, surrounding sitting areas, or along pathways in your garden, brighten your summer home with gorgeous lighting and candle ideas. Bring these helpful bursts of inspiration to your garden and enjoy everything that summer has to offer!

Renia

Decorating your Summer House

Now that the summer is here it’s time to turn your attention to connecting your beach house with the outdoors. Choosing durable materials, natural textures and light colors helps your summer home stay cool feeling and creates a casual appeal that only summer can bring.

Here are simple tips to decorate your relaxing summer house.

Rustic inspiration

Have you ever stayed at a beachfront resort and marveled at the beautiful decor and furnishings?  Try using creative rustic beach decor throughout your home such as in the living room, bedrooms and lounging areas for a home that feels as relaxing as your last vacation. Visit antique shops, garage sales and even thrift stores for vintage seashells, life preservers, lanterns and more!

 

Bringing in beach elements:

Beach houses always have an element of relaxing and casual living that appeals to everyone. Bring in beach elements such as repurposed oars for a headboard or nautical decor to tie your beach themed home together. Sea foam green, soft blue and gray, and a neutral color palette can set the tone instantly for a sea inspired abode.

Summertime is the perfect time of year to enjoy casual and carefree living. The days are longer and spending time with your family and friends at your summer home is top priority. Use these inspirational ideas to make your home have all of the colors, decor, and aesthetics of a summer vacation!

Renia

SUMMER IN THE CITY

Do you ever feel like Samantha Jones, from Sex in the City and still can't beat the heat this summer?

 This summer the days are hot, and you cannot stand to stay out under the sun and last year at this time you were on a vacation! 
Maybe you would be drinking your coffee by the sea right now.
But not this year unfortunately due to economical reasons you are at home, wishing you were somewhere else.
Most Greeks and many others are in the same position as you are.  So, don’t sit in your house in misery.
If you can't go on a needed vacation or holiday right now…
BRING THE SUMMER ATMOSPHERE INTO YOUR HOME!

How about adding a little sea theme decorations that don’t cost much but can cheer up your mood? Consider adding pillows, candles to decorate your balcony while creating a small city oasis at the same time? After all, bringing the seaside theme to your home can make you almost forget that you aren't on vacation!

The best way to relish in your vacation-like interiors is to spoil yourself!  Buy a set of luxury hotel bed linen that will make your bed feel like heaven. While this could be expensive, I will suggest to you, but I know you deserve it and you will feel relaxed and surrounded in peacefulness when you rest.

For added ambiance around your living areas, add some candles and sea shells in your house decoration. It will create an elegant summer atmosphere, with a few beautiful platters or display pieces, your interiors will come alive.

Set your table with summer dinnerware and treat yourself and your loved one to a summer night dinner.

It’s always a challenge deciding what to do with the balcony – as a result, many people leave it bare or just use it as storage for bikes and milk crates. While it might seem difficult at first, even the smallest balcony can be turned into a cozy retreat with some simple seating, plants and a little imagination.

Make your home a summer retreat and a take a break from the everyday with summer inspired interiors. Love your home and the beautiful summer inspiration you can infuse into it!