2021 Interior Design Trends to Follow This Summer

Summer always ushers in a season of fun as the sun comes out and the longer, warmer days and nights are full of exciting possibilities. And that’s particularly true for 2021—after the pandemic year, we’re eager to embrace our freedom and live life to the fullest. You’ll see those same tendencies towards warmth and vibrancy in summer’s interior design trends for 2021.

The change of seasons is an ideal time to reassess your home’s interior design. Are you in the mood for a brighter color palette? Do you want to take advantage of your backyard space and create more usable living areas you can enjoy during summer? Or have you decided it’s finally time to give your bathroom a much-needed makeover? The sooner you get started on your dream redesign project, the sooner it will be done, and the more time you’ll have to enjoy it. Try incorporating some of these summer decor ideas to give your home some summertime flair you’ll enjoy year-round.

 

 

• Lighten Up

The weather may be hot, but inside your home, it’s cool and breezy when you fill your rooms with lightness. Choose gossamer-like silk, linen, cotton and other lightweight fabrics and add light-colored woods such as birch, ash and beech. Take advantage of your room’s natural light with whites, pastels and soothing neutrals that brighten the space and create a spacious, airy ambiance.

 

• Add Fantastic Flourishes

After a year of living under pandemic restrictions, there’s a feeling in the air that it's time to let loose. Design-wise, this means a return to styles that emphasize extravagance and opulence. You’ll see many bohemian and maximalist influences in summer home decor. Don’t be afraid to add color, texture and pattern in vivid tones and unique combinations to pair with plenty of individual design touches.

 

• Heat Things Up with Warming Elements

Create radiance with warm-toned design accents. Sunny yellows and citrusy oranges add a tropical note that’s one of the hot summer design trends this year. If these colors are too bold for a wall in your home, try them as pops of color in a decorative pillow or vase. You can also add accessories that feature warming metals such as copper or bronze. 

 

• Dissolve the Line Between Indoors and Outdoors

Large barn doors or glass sliders easily open to create a seamless flow between your living room and patio for an expansive feeling. And if you like spending time outdoors in the summer, create rooms in your yard—use fire pits, outdoor furniture sets, shade umbrellas, and other items to create gathering places. Short on yard space? Bring the outdoors in with natural materials such as wicker and raffia as well as plenty of greenery. 

 

• Invest in Art

Nothing makes a visual statement like large artwork. Use a piece that epitomizes your style and aesthetic and place it in a spot where you want to create a focal point. It may take time to find just the right artwork. In the meantime, you can try one of the hot summer room decor trends and put up a wall mural. Art is also another opportunity to add more color to a room in line with this summer’s trends.

 

• Keep Good Form

Furniture and decor get an interesting new look this summer. The twist: a sculptural approach to line and form that adds a distinctive touch to the typical straight edges of coffee tables, sofas and chairs. Look for curvilinear shapes that add both comfort and style. You’ll also want to include smaller touches, such as table lamps, vases and decorative bowls that look handcrafted and boast artful design.

 

• Follow a Pattern

In line with the trend towards maximalist boho-chic, you’ll see plenty of patterns in home decor this summer. Some lean towards the nautical where crisp stripes dominate, while others reflect the cottagecore trend of vintage-style prints but in contemporary colors. You can mix patterns; stick to a strict color palette that ties disparate looks like checks and florals together.

 

• Make Your House a Home

No matter what summer decor ideas you choose to implement in your interior design, keep them authentic to who you are and the ambiance you want to create in your home. You want to feel at peace in your space; your house is a retreat and sanctuary. Pay special attention to the family room. Here is where your family spends time together. Also focus on creating bedrooms conducive to giving you a restful night. 

 

 

Make a splash this summer with a fabulous new look for your spaces. Elegant Strand helps you achieve your redesign dreams with beautiful, high-quality items for the home. We’ve created “best-of-the-best” collections of sumptuous bedding, striking lighting, artisanal decorative objects and more, where you’ll find pieces that display exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Make this summer special and beautify your home with Elegant Strand. Shop our collections today.