Bringing the Outside In: 4 Great Ways to Incorporate Natural Elements Into Your Summer Decor
Bringing the Outside In: 4 Great Ways to Incorporate Natural Elements Into Your Summer Decor
Here in North Carolina, we can feel the promise of summer in the air. Visions of ice-cold drinks on the porch, backyard parties with friends, and sun-filled excursions are coming to mind. And, as May comes to its close, we’ve also been getting excited about summer-inspired decor.
We have a feeling that when the season really hits, we’re going to want to be in touch with summer no matter where we are. What better way to do this than bringing the outside in–to our homes? If you like the idea of decorating seasonally, but in ways you could keep year-round, this post is for you.
We’d like to share 4 simple ways you can incorporate natural elements into your decor, to bring all those good vibes and good light inside.
4 Easy Ways to Decorate This Summer Using Natural Elements
1. Linen drapes
Not only can you wear lots of linen this summer, your house can wear it, too! We recommend using panels of linen to dress your windows (pun intended).
Framing your windows with pretty and lightweight linen will provide both texture and interest inside your home. What’s more, with their simple beauty, linen drapes will frame the view from each window, letting the scenery be the star of the show. We suggest keeping your drapes on the lighter side of the color spectrum for summer, so the sunshine can really make its way in. White or off-color linen is never a bad option.
2. Earth tones
To really continue your design’s story of bringing the outside in, choose earth tones for your furniture, accessories, and paint colors. This includes celestial blues, mossy greens, chocolatey browns–even muted shades of lavender. If you can find the shade commonly in nature, then you’re on to something!
Similar to the effect linen drapes will have on your home, earth tones will complement and accentuate the views from your windows rather than detracting from them. And, by mimicking the natural world, they’ll provide your living space with a sense of calm and peace.
3. Wooden furniture + finishes
This is pretty much a no-brainer! Incorporating a variety of wood pieces in your home will amp up those good feelings you get from being outdoors. We love a wooden accent table or dining table, but wood finishes, in general, are also great: think kitchen islands, trims, or drapery rods above your windows. If you live in North Carolina, Phillips Collection in High Point sells a gorgeous console table made of driftwood.
For an extra summery feel, opt for lightweight pieces with a lighter finish, or any wooden piece that has some gold tones in it.
4. Mirrors
Mirrors are an often-overlooked way to bring a ton of light and sparkle into your home. If properly placed, they can reflect the scenery outside, making it seem like there are two windows and effectively opening up the space.
In a recent project, we loved, our team strategically placed a large mirror to reflect the view from a huge picture window. It optimized what was already an awesome feature in the home and helped us achieve our goal of bringing even more of the outside in.
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At Bardi Designs, we pride ourselves on turn-key interior design services. We specialize in Interior design, renovation, new construction, and adult community living. Whether you’re an architect, builder, or homeowner – we’d love to support you in your Interior Design journey. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
