Seasonal Styling: Transforming Your Home Year-Round
No matter when you’re reading this, whether it’s winter or summer, seasonal styling tips are always useful. Many people don’t change their home decor throughout the year, but there is a strong psychological connection between how your home reflects the changing seasons and how you feel in it. It doesn’t have to be expensive—small changes like updating decor, lighting, and soft furnishings can make a significant impact. Here’s how you can do it.
Summer Vibes: Embrace Brightness and Freshness
Summer is all about vibrancy, freshness, and coolness. To adapt your home for the warmer months, consider the warm textures you currently have. Swap out wool rugs for jute blends and replace thick wool blankets with lighter linen ones. Embrace indoor-outdoor living by making your outside spaces as inviting as your interior. Set up proper dining and lounge areas outside, and bring out those beautiful furniture covers that have been stashed away during the wet weather. Incorporate a summer-themed colour palette by focusing on cool, bright colours like blue, green, and white for a refreshed look. You can even change out your coffee table books, artwork, and decor to reflect summer themes.
Autumn Warmth: Transitioning to Deeper Hues
Autumn is a wonderful time to transition from bright colours to deeper hues, mirroring the changing leaves and season. Embrace colours like orange, brown, and deep red to reflect the environment and enhance the seasonal feel. Reintroduce more soft furnishings, such as extra decorative cushions, blankets, throws, and rugs. If you found a rug too warm for summer, now is the perfect time to bring it back to soften your floorboards or tiles. With the shorter days and less natural light in autumn, focus on your mood lighting. Use bedside lamps, floor lamps, candles, strip lighting, and other light sources to create a warmer ambiance. Additionally, consider the scent of your home, as it can significantly impact how you feel in the space. Autumn is ideal for introducing cinnamon and vanilla scents, enhancing the natural beauty of your interiors.
Winter Comfort: Making Your Space Cozy
Winter is all about keeping warm and making your home as cozy as possible during the colder months. If you have leather occasional chairs that feel too cool, layer them with decorative cushions or throws. If your tiles are too cold on your feet, consider adding a wool rug for durability and warmth. Sheer curtains look beautiful and soft, but you might need an additional layer, such as blinds, to retain warmth at night. Always think about adding extra layers for comfort and warmth. Even your bedding can have a seasonal update. If you usually have four standard pillows, switch to two European and two standard pillows, along with decorative cushions and a throw. This will enhance the height of your bed and add to the overall comfort level, creating a stylish winter retreat.
Spring Awakening: Brightening Your Home
Spring is an exciting season as the weather warms up and colours and patterns become more vibrant. Spring decor doesn’t have to mean floral cushions reminiscent of your grandma’s house; instead, think soft floral embroidery on cushions and throws, and add more greenery throughout your home. If patterns aren’t your style, pastels offer a subtle way to introduce colour. Incorporate shades like deep green, soft peach, or lilac into your vases, cushions, and coffee table books to lift the mood and make a budget-friendly change.
Budget-Friendly Tips for Seasonal Styling
Changing your décor to match the season doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. Start with your core decorative pieces like cushions, throws, decor, books, bed linen, greenery, and lamps. If you’re feeling adventurous and have the budget, consider updating occasional chairs, ottomans, artwork, chaises, rugs, and side tables. The changes can be as small or as extensive as you like—that’s the beauty of it. Styling should be light-hearted and fun, a way to express yourself and reflect on the current season.
So, if you’re looking to create the perfect space get in touch with our designers today at 07 5455 5015 or via email at info@blinkliving.com.au.
