While it’s never the wrong time to give your apartment a much-needed refresh, it’s something that can easily fall down your list of priorities as the year goes on. Maybe you skipped over the New Year refresh as you recovered from a busy holiday season, and pushed off the refresh even further when spring brought on an even busier schedule of school, work, and other personal obligations. Before you know it, your hopes for an apartment makeover still remain as just hopes and you’re left staring at your apartment in the same state it’s been in for as long as you can remember. Now that it’s finally summer, take it as the perfect opportunity to give your apartment a summer makeover.
Not sure where to start with your seasonal refresh? Keep reading for tips on how to give your apartment a summer makeover without breaking your budget.
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Swap out your textiles
One of the easiest, and most functional, ways to give your living space a refresh is to swap out your textiles. If you are one to load up your bed and couches with plenty of fluffy blankets and pillows during the colder months, it may be time to stow them away as the weather gets warmer. If your bedding consists of a heavier duvet or comforter, swap out your cold-weather bedding for something more fitting for the summer months — a lighter duvet insert, or a light quilt.
In addition to swapping out your bedding for something that won’t drown you in the heat this summer, swap out the colors or design to something more fitting for the vibe you are going for this summer. Swap out darker bedding colors like deep greens and blues to lighter colors like creams and pastel blues. Linen sheets and pillowcases can offer the perfect summer refresh in your bedding by adding a breezy aesthetic and touch.
Add a touch of summer with new decor
When giving your apartment a summer makeover, swapping out small pieces of decor throughout your living space can contribute to bringing out the perfect summer feel in your home. Look at the wall decor you currently own. Some of the prints and posters hung on your walls can be full of darker colors and patterns, try buying prints that offer a brighter look and feel.
Do you have a larger framer poster you are looking to swap out? Try hanging a mirror in its place to make the room feel brighter and more open. Perhaps the tapestry you have on the wall no longer serves its purpose or fits with the breezy aesthetic you are going for during the summer months — swap out the tapestry with one that achieves the look you are desiring.
Add new life to your space
Nothing screams apartment refresh more than adding new life to your living space with vibrant, living plants. If your budget allows, buy a few vases to keep around your apartment and commit to filling them with fresh flowers every week. Picking new kinds of flowers can allow you to truly customize your decor each and every week with a new selection of flowers.
However, buying fresh flowers so often may not be the best financial decision. You can still add new life to your apartment by adding a few plants around your space. Depending on your green thumb, you can also try having your very own herb or vegetable garden from your apartment. Based on the amount of outdoor space you have access to, this can be something as simple as a windowsill herb garden setup to having box planters full of your very own veggies.
DIY a home bar
One of the best parts of summer for you may be dedicating more days and evenings to relax and unwind. This doesn’t have to mean leaving your home for an out-of-town vacation but changing up your living space to make it the perfect place to unwind. Build your very own home bar, perfect for making yourself or your friends a cocktail or two, and doubling as a method of bringing some new decor into your space.
For the perfect DIY bar you will need:
– Space: Maybe you already have the perfect amount of counter or bar space for your bar setup, or maybe you will need to buy a small cart of shelving unit as the base of your home bar.
– Tools: A shaker, strainer, bottle opener, jigger, muddler — whatever you would need to make your perfect cocktail.
– Glassware: Set aside some glassware to leave out on display for your DIY home bar — tinted glasses or more decorative glasses could add the perfect touch of flair to your cart.
– Alcohol: The perfect bar cart doesn’t need to be fully stocked with every type of alcohol, but just what you’ll need to make your favorite cocktails. Treat yourself to a nice bottle or two to keep on display and double as decor.
With these tips in mind, giving your apartment the perfect summer makeover won’t have to break your budget or give you the stress you may associate with giving your living space a makeover.
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