INTERIOR DESIGN SPRINGS INTO SUMMER

Spring is just a day away. Temperatures are warming up...are you ready?

There are many colors to lighten, brighten, and otherwise welcome the warm weather months into your home. Following are some suggestions that are simple, inexpensive, and can be implemented right away.

As the “hot” hue of 2013, Emerald is refreshing and inviting like grasses and palm fronds, yet can be overly bold. Introduce it sparingly as in a pattern including other colors.  

Painting your bedroom yellow ensures your waking daily with a sunny disposition. Keep it soft and subtle. Intense yellows can work conversely, irritating to eyes and your mood. If you want to use a sharp lemon yellow, use it as an accent or add accessories like pillows or table lamps.

Bring the ocean into your home with a blue wave for your coffee table or shelf. Blue is a clean, crisp, refreshing hue, perfect to cool things down on those “H-H-H” (hazy-hot-humid) days. Add flouncy blue toss pillows for a light and airy feel.   

Bring the ocean into your home with a blue wave for your coffee table or shelf. Blue is a clean, crisp, refreshing hue, perfect to cool things down on those “H-H-H” (hazy-hot-humid) days. Add flouncy blue toss pillows for a light and airy feel.   

Prefer more neutral or monochromatic colors?  These seagoing pillows add a maritime look to your yacht (real or imagined).

Ruffled "fun"brellas by the pool or on the terrace, take shade to the next level. Classy and cool, they gently waft with the breeze, giving a cooler feel.

Accessorize with mirrors, glass, metallic, and other reflective items.

Sisal, grass cloth, and jute are signs of summer. Get area rugs for the living room, library, and bedrooms.

Can't grow flowers outdoors? Bring them inside using fabulous floral fabrics for window panels.