Most people change their clothes from season to season to accommodate the changing temperatures and weather conditions. There’s simply no reason not to do the same for your home, especially your bedroom. On average, you spend anywhere between 7 to 9 hours per day in bed sleeping, which is quite a significant portion of your life when you really think about it.
Refreshing your bedroom for summer is especially crucial to your comfort. When done right, it can turn your bedroom into a soothing retreat from the heat and make it a rejuvenating space to unwind after a long day. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you transform your bedroom into your very own summer sanctuary:
Ditch the duvet (and all the other heavy stuff!)
Summer is no season for heavy and confining winter bedding. Richly textured fabrics will only make it harder for you to sleep through the hot and humid nights, so put the duvet away and switch to something lighter, such as the summer bedspreads offered by Legacy Decor. The summer bedspreads that they have in their extensive catalog are made out of lighter and airier materials and feature colors and designs that are more appropriate for the higher temperatures.
This 3-piece quilt bedspread, blanket, and cover in a dusty pink and taupe features a patchwork floral design that is both fresh and romantic, making it great for the summer season. It’s made out of microfiber, which is soft, comfortable, and lightweight. Alternatively, you can go for other fabrics that are more appropriate for the summer for your bedding, such as cotton or linen.
Let the light in–but maintain control
There are few things that can make a space feel bigger and more airy than an abundance of natural light. However, letting too much of it in can make your bedroom hotter, so it’s important to maintain control of how much light gets in.
It’s a good idea to swap heavy and dark curtains for sheer, natural window treatments that will allow light to pass through while keeping the indoor temperature manageable. Mirrors are also great for catching and reflecting light, resulting in a brighter bedroom overall.
If you’d rather not have the sun in your eyes at all, though, you may want to invest in blackout curtains or blinds instead. These will block out the sun’s rays most effectively, allowing you to sleep in for another hour or two. Just remember to pull them back when you wake up!
Add pops of color
Summer is the time to indulge your inner child and unleash your love of bright colors and bold patterns. To use color and pattern in a stylish and tasteful way, consider making use of the classic 60-30-10 decorating rule.
The 60-30-10 rule can help you easily put together a cohesive color scheme for your bedroom. The 60 refers to decorating 60% of the room in a dominant main color; from there, decorate 30% in a secondary color that supports the main color. The last 10% of the room should be done in an accent color that can help energize and liven up the space.
To demonstrate the 60-30-10 rule more effectively, visualize your bedroom: use the 60% main color in the walls and the largest pieces of furniture in the room, such as the bed and the rugs, as well as any additional seating that you may have in your bedroom. As for the 30% secondary color, you’ll want to use it for your throw pillows, curtains or window treatments, or on an accent wall. Finally, pick out artwork, blankets, and other small decorative items in your 10% accent color to complete the look.
Keep the words “light and airy” in mind when you’re decorating your bedroom for those upcoming hotter months, and you shouldn’t have any trouble! For more summer-ready bedding and decor, visit Legacy Decor now.
