The advent of summer is now well and truly underway but long hot summer nights are still something to enjoy or endure for the next couple of months.
It would be wonderful to bring the sunlight and breeze into your bedroom not only through open windows but also through the use of colour. In general, colours should be switched from dark to light. Sheets, bed covers, and spreads should be changed to light-colored ones so that they reflect sunlight. The use of sheer curtains will soften the direct sunlight and heat and insulate the room. But white, light blue, or light yellow walls will be refreshing, but as long as you use a light shade of any colour, it should make the room look bright and ready for summer.
Bed frames, chairs, and other furniture can be repainted similarly. If you need some accent, then deep yellow, orange, blue, and red can be used for cushions and skirting boards. It is the type of home upgrade that can be completed without the help of a professional if you are careful and covered by a good home insurance policy.
Get rid of the heavyweights
Materials should also be switched from heavy to light. Anything woolly, velvety or fluffy should be replaced with light and thin materials. Cotton is the ideal summer material as it soaks sweat and gives you a cool feeling. Nylon is light and water-resistant and is a cheaper alternative. Linen has an exceptional coolness and freshness but is costly.
No need to lose sleep
The interior design should be kept simple with minimum furniture and decoration to create an airy, relaxed feel. Images of flowers, plants; sea, blue skies, birds and boats/yachts would be good for decoration themes. Rattan effect bed frames, chests and chairs would look pleasant and summery. You can use accessories such as baskets, glass bottles and fresh flowers, and hang pictures of your past summer holidays on the walls. There is no need to splash out on expensive items so you shouldn’t lose sleep over high home insurance costs. To ensure a good nights’ sleep on hot, humid summer nights no matter what may be worrying you, sprinkle citrus, tangy summer scents around the bed and it will soon settle you down.
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