Summer is officially here so it is time to put a bit of summer into your home décor. Think white, bright, colorful, nature. Here are 12 quick tips to freshen up your space.
1. bedding – summerize your bedroom with white linen $68 – $260 – www.serenaandlily.com; 2. Window treatments – replace heavy drapery with sheers – $79 – $225 – www.restorationhardware.com; 3. Colorful area rugs – add to an outdoor space or entryway or temporarily replace existing indoor area rug or place area rug over carpet – $93.50- www.jossandmain.com
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4. Throw pillow covers – instead of buying different pillows buy covers for your existing throw pillows – a $110 – $158 – www.jonathanadler.com; b. $49.25- www.pillowdecor.com; c. $16.00 – www.pier1.com/
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5. Colorful dinnerware – mix it up – use colorful dishes with your current dishes – set of 4 from $6 -$30 – www.potterybarn.com; 6. Trays – practical and decorative from indoors to outdoors – $228 – $428 – www.globalviews.com
7. Summer scents – e.g. ocean, melon, citrus – $13 – $27 – www.potterybarn.com; 8a/b. Bring in some fresh flowers or decorate your outdoor table with plants
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9. Accessorize with shells or other beach themes – $16.50 – www.potterybarn.com; 10. Candle holders – add some outdoor ambience with lanterns, hurricane lamps and torches. You can can add citronella candles to repel those pesky summer insects – $99 – $129 – www.frontgate.com
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11. Ottomans/Poufs – they are also ideal for outdoors – they are more flexible than your typical outdoor furniture. Choose one with an outdoor fabric – $40 – www.target.com; 12. Garden stools – can be used as a seat, side table or plant stand. Think of using them indoors also for the summer – $120 – www.gumps.com
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