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Lighten up. The trend in home décor Put flowers everywhere. Florals
is simplicity. That’s not seasonal. But it’s are very big this season,
especially apropos to summer to reduce Eshelman says. “It’s kind of
clutter and lighten up a little when it comes to surprising because they were out
accessories and furnishings, Eshelman says. “A for so long, but they’re coming
few well-chosen large pieces can go a long way, back in a big way.” But it’s not your
and simplicity and summer go hand-in-hand.” grandmother’s florals, which were
heavy and traditional. The “in” florals
are very light and feminine, he says. To
get florals inside, look for some pretty
throw pillows with flowers or find some
floral prints or paintings to hang for the
summer in place of those wintry scenes.
Metallic finishes such as burnished brass Mix materials. The mixing of
and burnished gold are still popular and new elements (wood and metal) is very big
looking, too. You might want to update some in home décor these days, Eshelman
of your lighting fixtures if you want to refresh says. It’s summer so you can search
for the season, Eshelman says. flea markets and garage sales for
unique wooden and/or metal pieces
Go green. Green as in that you can turn into shelves for
plants, Petruska says. “This your family room or tables that you
time of year, I fill my house can convert into something new and
with plants,” she says. (Most interesting. “Get as many different
are succulents, she notes, because fabrics and textures in the room as
she doesn’t have a green thumb.) Bringing greenery possible,” Eshelman says, and it will
inside will help you enjoy the summer season and look very trendy.
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