The temperatures are slowly but surely soaring and we are all going to be spending a lot of time indoors. Owing to this, a contemporary house interior design should be such that it makes the summer bearable and creates a relaxing environment at home. You can use simple interior decor hacks and ideas that will help you create a home that is your family’s haven as the sun beats down. Here are five tricks to make your home summer-ready and ensure that your family enjoys a cool and relaxed time at home.
1. Opt for cooler and brighter colors
Cool and bright colors are the perfect choice to welcome the summer in your home. They make the space look relaxing, large, and airy, and create an illusion of openness. So if you are planning to change the color theme of your home, opting for white, grey, or off-white in combination with bright colors like orange, yellow or light colors like light green, lemon yellow, powder blue, etc can be a great place to start. It is best to avoid dark colors, too much contrast, and deep shades as they often make a space look claustrophobic and closed. It is also recommended to use monochromatic color themes to create an illusion of space.
2. Use bright and relaxing prints
It could be delicate and simple stripes or the flamboyant kalamkari prints, you can choose vibrant prints to enliven your space. One can find beautiful traditional Indian floral motifs or classic stripes, dots, etc that are a perfect addition to any home. However, one must be cautious while using prints. Too many prints in one space can be a recipe for disaster. It is best advised to choose a very minimal color palette and decor theme, and have one highlight that is patterned to balance the space. This is sure to make your space look unique and interesting to both the residents and the guests.
3. Bring nature indoors
Having greenery indoors is not only therapeutic but also a great relief in summers. Some plants enhance the air quality and cool the space thus making them a perfect addition to every home. You could choose hand-painted ceramic pots, bronze planters, or simple terracotta planters that are beautiful and timeless. You can create an exclusive private garden on your terrace or balcony or have multiple indoor plants to make your home summer-ready, more welcoming, and relaxing. We may not be able to bask in the beauty of nature due to the summers, but that shouldn’t stop us from soaking in nature’s goodness.
4. Use natural materials
Summers are also times when we are most prone to skin allergies and breakouts due to high temperatures, sweat, and humidity. Thus, it is imperative to replace synthetic upholstery with natural materials as often; synthetic fibers can cause allergies, irritation, and rash amongst adults and children just the same. From cotton bed linen to simple jute rugs, it is important to choose materials that are natural, skin-friendly, and easy to maintain. What with kids being indoors all summer, it becomes all the more important to choose materials that are safe, easy to clean and comparatively inexpensive, and easy to replace.
5. Use naturally cooling systems
As the temperature soars, all of us crave a cool glass of water. But considering health and wellbeing, many and often, we prefer to not consume chilled drinks from the refrigerator. This no longer is a concern as you can now choose modern and contemporary kitchenware like pots, bottles, mugs, etc that are made out of copper and terracotta. Using our traditional method to cool water, these products are perfect for those who choose to stay cool naturally. They also come with many other health benefits that will help you enhance your immunity.
If you are looking for contemporary house interior ideas, we hope that these have given you some direction. There are so many locally made products made using traditional Indian techniques that are perfect to make your home summer-ready that you’ll be spoilt for choice. Why opt for something run off the mill when you can choose unique and creative products to beautify your home.
