Hey friends, today I want to bring you 10 practical tips how you can get your home summer ready! With these 10 practical steps you will have a cozy inviting home this summer.
It’s just about that time again, my favourite time of year! Nature is buzzing, leaves are green and the outdoors is to be enjoyed!
However it also really nice when your home is ready for summer and makes the home that much more enjoyable.
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- Practical tips for a summer ready home:
- 1. Declutter and deep clean
- 2. Bring in fresh flowers or greenery
- 3. Switch out heavy curtains and drapes
- 4. Create outdoor seating areas
- 5. Set up a little herb garden
- 6. Switch out bedding and linens
- 7. Add outdoor lighting
- 8. Upgrade your outdoor entertainment
- 9. Consider a grilling/ entertainment area
- 10. Decorate your outdoor space
- Conclusion
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Practical tips for a summer ready home:
1. Declutter and deep clean
Now is the perfect time to get rid of any clutter indoor or outdoors! Clean up any debris, outdoor furniture, and organize your home to have fresh slate so the season can be enjoyed to its fullest!
2. Bring in fresh flowers or greenery
Freshen up your space with fresh flowers or greenery. Consider picking a wild flower bouquet, or force blooming tree branches in a vase! Potted plants, or even faux will also do the trick!
3. Switch out heavy curtains and drapes
Switching out any heavy drapery with light sheer curtains is great way to make the space feel light and airy! This will create an inviting airy space for the summer months.
4. Create outdoor seating areas
Creating seating areas that are cozy and inviting will make your home cozy, relaxing and inviting. Consider a bistro set on the porch, a conversation set on the deck or a hammock in between trees!
5. Set up a little herb garden
Nothing beats the smell or taste of fresh herbs in the kitchen. Once you have had a herb garden you won’t want to go back! Try potting herbs in little pots for a window sill or plant them outside in a garden box, either way this will help you be summer ready in the kitchen!
6. Switch out bedding and linens
Switch out any bedding or linen with light and airy fabrics like cotton or linen. This will keep you cool and comfortable in those warm summer months!
7. Add outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting like lanterns or string lights will make all the difference to your outdoor space! Spaces like a a porch, deck, garden or fire pit area will be transformed into a magical relaxing space you will want to spent those summer nights in.
8. Upgrade your outdoor entertainment
Upgrade your outdoor living area with a dining set for al fresco dining, a fire pit for summer bonfires or a projector for summer movie nights! Make the most of the space you have!
9. Consider a grilling/ entertainment area
Summer should be taken full advantage of, especially with friends and family. Nothing beats a grill out in the comfort of your home! Consider setting up a grilling area or setting up an outside bar cart to make entertaining easy and enjoyable.
10. Decorate your outdoor space
Bring the indoors outside in those warm summer months with decor accessories like pillows, blankets or other decorative pieces to make the outdoor spaces even more enjoyable!
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Conclusion
Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors and the time with friends and family! Hopefully these simple tips will help you get your home Summer ready and help you enjoy the season to the fullest!
Until next time,
