Easy Summer Updates for Your Home

You don’t have to redecorate everything in your home to give it an update. Instead, take advantage of this summer and tackle one of these easy projects for your home.

1)    Paint some furniture. For about a $100 or less, you can add color and texture to existing pieces of furniture in your home. Some items that might need a cheery facelift would be a headboard, a dresser or armoire, a coffee table, or nightstands. Another option would be to paint the backing of a bookcase. A summer inspired color (or even a metallic) will definitely brighten up any room.

2)    Update your throw pillows. Changing out pillows is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to add summer color in your home. Whether you buy pillows off the shelf, or make them on your own, adding color and style can be an easy task.

3)    Play with patterns. Take time this summer to mix and match some fabrics. As long as you vary the scale and stick to four patterns or less, you can create lovely combinations that will add style to your home.

4)    Deck the walls. For minimal time and minimal cost, you can deck your walls with some creative focal points. Whether you buy some fun prints or create a motif with decorative painted frames or mirrors, you can add a bold statement this summer.

5)    Light it up. If you have lighting in the house with ‘good bones’ don’t rush out to replace it. Instead, give it an update with a DIY fabric shade or glam it up with some spray paint. If you do have lighting to replace, lean toward vintage lighting such as lanterns, depot lights, mini chandeliers and hurricane pendants.

6)    Add accents. It doesn’t take much to bring in some new life. Some bowls or vases in bold colors or metallics are an easy way to add some flair and drama to a room. Another option would be to add rugs throughout the space.

7)    Change out your textiles. Another easy and inexpensive way to give your home a summer update is by changing out textiles. You can do something simple like changing out your kitchen towels, placemats and bath towels, or you can do something bigger like swapping out bedding and even window treatments.

As you can see, it doesn’t take much time, money or effort to update your home for summer. Whether you do something small or big, anything is going to give your space an extra perk for the season.

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