| Summer is a time when we want to just relax | | | | Cottons, georgettes and laces. Get light-weight |
| and chill out. There is an urgent desperation to | | | | curtains in same or contrasting colors. For |
| stay cool and fresh. But its not just about | | | | example blue walls can have sea blue, transparent |
| dressing cool. The dressing of the surroundings | | | | curtains with brown sequin work, green lacy |
| makes a difference too. Check your living space - | | | | curtains with pink sequins and needle work. |
| indoors and outdoors for cool, chic summer look. | | | | Get nice lacy, cotton slip covers for sofa, table |
| Use more of the cooler colors like leaf green, sky | | | | runners, bright colored linens for bed, and pillows |
| blue, translucent mauve, baby pink, snow white | | | | and the throws. |
| and tulip yellow. Here is a detailed set of ideas for | | | | Revamp Your Porch: If you have ignored your |
| a super cool, fresh look for your mansion. | | | | backyard for the last season. It is time to |
| Clean it Up: Cleanliness is godliness. Keep your | | | | de-clutter and revamp. Clean it up, straighten |
| home neat and clean, This is a must look for the | | | | things, get the grass growing, flowers blooming, |
| summers. Also include lot of empty spaces in | | | | squirrels running and birds chirping. Put your patio |
| your furniture arrangement. Heavy decor is for | | | | back to life. Put a swing chair, revive your old |
| winters. It should all appears light, spacious and | | | | wooden table sand chairs, carpets. In short |
| refreshing. Put away the extra tables, chairs and | | | | arrange for proper seating arrangements. |
| lighting fixtures for your summer patio decor. | | | | Add outdoor lanterns for a rustic look, and lighting. |
| Lighter paints: If you are about to get your room, | | | | A bird feeder would make it livelier. Get a colorful |
| home painted, choose the cool summer colors. | | | | bird feeder - put both food and water in it. Also |
| They can be easily darkened during the winters. | | | | make a shelter space for them to rest when it |
| Stay away from off whites and creams. White | | | | turns scorching hot. |
| has to be snow white, yellow has to be paler than | | | | Decorate with Flowers & Plants: White and yellow |
| tulip yellow, and green, paler than leaf green. The | | | | and pink and blue and lilac. Get the flowers in any |
| paint has to be the lighter 'cause usually, the | | | | color that you like. They add a fresh look to your |
| furnishings accentuate the colors. Light pinks and | | | | place and bring a sense of cool in the summer |
| mauves and greens are suggested. | | | | season. Put them in almost any nook of the |
| In case you already have a bright paint in your | | | | house - center tables, bathroom corners, bedside |
| room, no harm. Try and get some jute wall mats | | | | tables, window sills, sofa sides, anywhere. |
| - light shades - and put them on the walls. It will | | | | The easy way is to put them in sleek and smart |
| lighten the heavy tone of the room. Similarly, you | | | | vases. But to arrange them creatively, you can |
| can get cloth wall hanging with lighter bright colors. | | | | check out various flower arrangement ideas and |
| Furnishings: Keep your furnishing light and simple. | | | | guide available on the net. |