Hello, Sunshine: Spring and Summer Interior Design Trends

This edition’s chosen theme is “Spring and Summer Interior Design Trends.” Step into a season of light, color, and effortless comfort—where breezy materials, nature-forward palettes, and indoor–outdoor living redefine how your home feels and functions. Explore with us, share your ideas, and subscribe for fresh seasonal inspiration.

Sunlit Color Palettes for the Season

Punchy lemon, grapefruit, and apricot accents feel like a picnic in paint form. Use them in throw pillows, lamp bases, and artwork, balancing with warm whites and sandy beiges. Start small with a tray or vase and share your favorite zesty pairings.

Sunlit Color Palettes for the Season

Pair soft lavender or mint with a confident navy or charcoal stripe for structure. This high-low mix keeps rooms playful yet grounded, especially in textiles. Post your palette tests, and we’ll feature reader favorites in our next seasonal roundup.

Breezy Materials and Tactile Textures

Linen, Cotton, and Sheer Layers

Swap heavy drapery for linen panels and airy sheers to soften sunlight and invite subtle movement. Cotton slipcovers make summer maintenance a breeze. Share your curtain lengths and lining choices, and we’ll help you optimize light and privacy for longer days.

Rattan, Cane, and Woven Grass

Rattan and cane add lightweight structure with coastal ease, while seagrass or jute rugs ground a room naturally. Try a vintage cane headboard or woven storage baskets. Tag us in your layered texture corners for a chance to inspire fellow readers.

Stone, Terracotta, and Limewash

Sun-baked terracotta pots, honed stone trays, and limewash walls bring organic depth without visual heaviness. These finishes age gracefully and complement leafy greens. Considering a limewash feature wall? Ask questions below, and we’ll share a step-by-step guide.

Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Flow

Reader Maya turned a narrow balcony into a citrus-scented nook with folding bistro chairs, a slim rail planter, and battery lanterns. Her trick: vertical space and soft textiles. Try similar moves, then share your before-and-after—we love spotlighting cozy, sky-high retreats.

Light that Feels Like Sunshine

Layered Lighting for Longer Days

Combine dimmable sconces, rattan pendants, and petite table lamps to echo shifting daylight. Warmer bulbs at dusk soften transitions into evening. Share your bulb temperatures and lamp placements, and we’ll help fine-tune your golden-hour atmosphere.

Reflective Surfaces and Mirrors

Place mirrors opposite windows to double light and showcase leafy views. Try a pale oak frame or antique brass for seasonal warmth. Show us your mirror angles, and we’ll suggest tweaks to catch those irresistible late-afternoon beams.

Morning Ritual Window Styling

Raise shades halfway to graze tabletops with sunlight, then add a delicate valance to filter glare. A small ceramic pitcher with fresh stems completes the moment. Share your ritual corner, and subscribe for more sunrise-friendly styling prompts.

Artful Styling with Seasonal Personality

A neighbor’s peonies once rescued a dreary hallway in a single vase. Try loose bouquets, trailing vines, or pressed leaves in frames. Tell us your favorite seasonal bloom, and we’ll share conditioning tips for longer-lasting, garden-fresh displays.

Artful Styling with Seasonal Personality

Mix striped linen runners, mismatched ceramics, and colored glass tumblers for lively outdoor dinners. Layer beeswax tapers with petite bud vases. Post your table theme—citrus grove or seaside picnic—and we’ll help refine colors, textures, and seating flow.

Artful Styling with Seasonal Personality

Citrus candles, a soft playlist, and woven throws turn a warm evening into a memory. Keep bug-repelling herbs nearby and stash an extra quilt for chill breezes. Share your multisensory rituals, and subscribe for our curated seasonal playlists.

Try a sunny accent stripe, a painted door edge, or peel-and-stick botanical wallpaper on a small wall. These low-commitment ideas energize rooms quickly. Share your swatches, and we’ll weigh in on undertones and sheen for summer’s brighter light.

Budget-Friendly Refreshes and DIY Ideas

Rotate wool throws out and bring in linen pillow covers, cotton gauze blankets, and lightweight rugs. Align colors with your seasonal palette for cohesion. Show your living room before-and-after, and we’ll feature standout transformations next week.