Summer means soaking in the rays of sunshine, barbecues, frozen popsicles, and idle hours spent lounging in the backyard. It honestly takes very little effort to give your Muslim Home a summery vibe. Think of your home as a summer rental, and you’ll see it in a new light. Throw open the doors and windows, pull back the curtains, and get rid of pieces that are dark, gloomy, or fussy. Stow away heavy accessories, throws, and unnecessary small decor items until it’s time to cozy up for fall.

Bring the colors and feelings of summertime into your Islamic home decor with our best tips and tricks for summer decorations. On those days when it’s too hot to enjoy your backyard, you’ll be glad you took a little time to decorate for summer!

Become Minimal

For a fresh, clean look, try eliminating unnecessary furniture with minimal décor to create an open atmosphere. Less is definitely more with this design so consider experimenting with organic elements, and clean line furniture. These basic tricks with simple accessories are the foundation of having a minimal interior style.

Keep It Light With White

Summer is all about hues that make you feel more relaxed. Lots and lots of light and bright screams summer to me. Think of the white sandy beaches and the white sea shells along the shoreline. White makes a great backdrop for summer decor! White is fresh and clean and has a cooling effect! Play up the items in your home that you already have and decorate against a white canvas. Choose a few white accent pieces no matter what your decor and see how it takes the sizzle out of summer heat and make a room look gorgeous!

Put On A Color Splash

Summer is a great time to add pops of color to your white backdrop and brighten your space. Playing with colorful home accents allows you to change and alter the feel of your space, and they can easily be swapped out when the seasons change. This is the perfect time to incorporate bright floral or beach accents for a summer feel.

As simple as it may seem, decorating with a bowl of citrus fruits can do wonders to make an entire room feel brighter and more summery. Another fun twist is when herb gardens overflow. Why not use the extra yield as fragrant and rustic decor? Mix shapes and textures, and add color with edible flowers and herb blossoms.

Adding some flowers and new throw pillows to a room makes it feel new and fresh. I like to change pillows seasonally so I buy the pillow covers and invest in good inserts to help save money in the long run. Consider tossing a fun new summery pillow on an accent chair.

Include Fresh flowers

Whether you pick a bunch of pretty blooms from your yard, buy them at a local farm or get them from your favorite grocer’s, flowers interject bright, summery colors. Flowers make summer come alive in your home! I’ve often stopped and picked a handful flowers from the street side. Small clusters of bright color look cheery and create an undeniable summertime vibe.

Rethink Textile and Texture

Light, natural fabric adds comfort and breezy feel to your summer home. Styling your home using different textiles can give your space an easy, breezy vibe while keeping it interesting. Light, airy, white cotton bed sheets are irresistible on summer nights. Flowy window treatment is romantic, and charming.

Put out pillows and matching throws made of light fabrics. Think light knits for those early Summer nights, wicker baskets that house your favorite plants, or a fun rug to completely change the feel of a room.

Add Motivational Art

Adding a vibrant art collection can change the entire look of your home. However, go for art design that tells a story and will enhance your interior décor. A nicely framed art with motivational text not only lifts up the mood time and again, but also makes a significant impact on the entire home environment. The good thing about using quotes is that you can switch them every season.
Go on and hang Islamic geometric art, create a gallery wall of photographs, or hang mirrors that reflect light that your living space needs. Preserve your vacation photos by printing, framing, and arranging them in a gallery wall. Anything that brings out your unique personality is a good choice.

Plants Make You Happy

Summer is all about freshness and we see it firsthand with blooming flowers and crisp green leaves. It’s the perfect time to add freshness to your space, whether it’s through air-purifying plants, fresh herbs or faux botanicals. You can never have too many plants. Plants make the home feel fresh and alive—and can boost your mood. Pothos plants, snake plants and succulents are great gateway greenery to start with for those who are new to the gardening world.

Create A Reading Nook

Long summer days are perfect time to encourage lots of reading. Having a cozy space devoted to opening up your favorite book makes reading that much better, especially for the kids. With those summer reading lists ready to tackle, now is a fitting time to turn a small, unused corner into an inspiring book nook they can enjoy year round. Throw pillows in coordinating colors provide a soft surface to lean against while you get lost in your book.

Revive the Outdoor space

Whether you have a small patio or a large backyard, a well designed outdoor space is a much needed escape when the weather warms up. Incorporate patio furniture to your outdoor space as well as stylish décor such as string lights, potted plants, and whimsical lanterns. This can easily become a quick summer space where you spend your evenings gathering, laughing and spending countless hours with your family and friends with a cold pitcher filled with freshly squeezed lemonade. Consider creating your own garden to grow herbs, plants and flowers.

Don’t be afraid to dabble in different types of metal like gold, bronze, and silver to visually enhance your outdoor space.

Light Up With Whimsical Lanterns

Rethink lighting in your summer space. Lanterns are playful addition to your backyard setting. Not only does it look delightful at night, they provide wonderful decorative feel during the day.

Outdoor string lights are a great option too because they are functional and add an element of coziness and whimsy to your space. String lights up and around trees or over your patio, garden and other outdoor space. Either option will turn your outdoor space into a warm, inviting environment—perfect for summer nights.

With long days and kids at home, summer memories are priceless. Chose some of these ideas to infuse your home with the beauty of summer. As always, share your summer decoration tips in comments.

Do you have a favorite summer decor tip?

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