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INTERIORS INSIDER
Summer
sanctuary
Summer is the ideal time to refresh your property, whether that means
transforming your space into a green oasis or adding a bold pop of colour
to inject some joy into your home.
Add a pop of colour
Adding a colourful accent chair to your
f there’s one thing you can guarantee about Bring the outside in living room can help to instantly brighten up
summer in Scotland, it’s that sometimes Nothing says summer like fresh flowers your space. The Arlo Velvet Armchair from
Iwe must make our own sunshine! and plants. Adding some greenery to Peppermill Interiors comes in four shades
your kitchen is an easy and affordable and features a retro wingback shape with a
Whether you plan to spend your summer at way to bring the outside in. Place a curved back and velvet upholstery.
home in your garden or travelling to more vase of fresh-cut flowers such as tulips
exotic climates, the season brings happy or daffodils on your quartz worktops Another way to add colour is through
memories for many so why not bring some or add some potted herbs to your a wallpaper with a bright print such as
of this into your interiors and turn your home windowsill for that summer feeling. Not Wallsauce’s Yellow Fruit and Flower
into a sanctuary this summer? only will they add a pop of colour to your wallpaper or Floral Impressions Retro
kitchen, but they’ll also freshen up the Flowers by Architects Paper.
air and make it smell fantastic.
“Even having natural wood furniture
in your home partnered with green
accessories or wall paint can bring that
outdoor feeling inside,” says interior
designer Rebecca West. Organise your space
Before you begin injecting summer décor into
A simple way to jazz up your living your space, clear your worktops and tables and
room is to take the green theme to remove any clutter or unnecessary items. Use
the walls by framing prints or artwork. baskets and organisers to keep your drawers
Emphasise green’s connection to the and cupboards tidy and consider investing
outdoors with lots of indoor plants and in a spice rack or utensil holder to keep your
calming natural scents. essentials within reach.
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