Redressing My Living Room For Summer

Do you change your decor for the summer months?  I find that I like a lighter look in the summertime.

When I reupholstered my sectional and chair 3 years ago I bought a little extra fabric and  made various pillow covers to match some of my throws.  This allows me to change the look of my room which is mostly in nuetrals, as the seasons change. 

 I recently had a deep purple throw and solid green pillow covers with a woven texture for the spring look.  I can't change the sage green and tan striped chair but I can use a different throw on  it or no throw at all.  Who needs one in the summer?  I can also change the cushion that I like for my back. 

Another way that I change the look of the room is the tablescape on my coffee table.  I like to have some kind of a topper and have found that the small woven rugs make great covers.  They are washable and provide protection to the wood from beverage containers and coffee cups.  I just found this one at Target for 2.78 and it matches my summer decor perfectly. 

I added a basket of sea shells and a wooden tissue holder that I found at Goodwill for only 88 cents and with a current magazine  the tablescape is complete. 

 When I was in spring mode I had a woven rug of white,green and amethyst on the table and a bouguet of purple violets.

Curtains are another big change that I make when summer comes.  In the cooler months I like the lined panels that are a bit darker color.  Mine were a real steal at 18.00 for the two.  I liked them because they brought out the rich copper of some of my accessories. 

 For summer I like my natural linen color tab tops.  I use the same white sheers with both for privacy.

I am not one of those that thinks only real flowers and plants can be used.  It would be nice but who can afford the real floral bouquets all the time.  I like to use silk plants, ivy, vines etc and currently have a very nice tall white orchid on my entertainment center that I got for 7.50 when Kirklands went out of business. Quite a reduction from 29.00.  Flat sheets can also be used for curtain panels. The wide hem will thread nicely onto a curtain rod.  You can find these in your linen closet or on sale in many home store linen departments. 

Look around your house. Do you want a new look in a particular room?  It might be as simple as moving things from one room to another.  Use interesting things you might have collected in baskets you also probably have around your house.  The trick is don't overdo.  Keep like objects grouped.

Enjoy your new look.