Tips for summer decorating

With spring comes an urge to bring in the new, and with summer, the urge to celebrate with friends and spend time outdoors. With all of the fabulously frivolous and reasonably-priced interior design ideas out there, why not indulge a little?

Plastic Tableware
You see it everywhere, bursting off the shelves in a riotous cacophony of bold color. Plastic tableware and outdoor decorations are an inexpensive way to give voice to your creative side. One interior design tip to keep in mind when shopping for acrylic serving sets: keep it cheap. Part of the fun of buying low-cost deck accessories is that you get to replace them next year.

Silk Plants
Those who consider it kinder to refrain from torturing live plants into an early grave with our black thumb must be thankful for silk. The use of silk plants is a wonderful interior design tip for summer as well as winter. Some spaces just are not plant friendly. For those, placing a few silk plants around the area adds a cooling, calming illusion. Remember to clean your silk plants periodically as they tend to collect dust and other allergens.

Funky Lighting
Patio lights come in a style and flavor to fit every taste. Careful use of these fun accessories in an enclosed deck or solarium is another great summer interior design idea. You can even deny your Christmas lights their summer hiatus and turn these areas into an enchanted summer getaway. No matter your lifestyle, there are interior design ideas to fit your budget and make your summer sizzle at home.

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One Response to “Tips for summer decorating”

  1. Sarah Dennis says:

    Love your post on “tips for summer decorating”, especially the part on plastic tableware. I couldn’t agree more…keep it cheap, fun, colorful and whimiscal. I wrote about it in my post today on http://www.toastandtables.blogspot.com. Check it out, I know you’ll love it!

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