Summer is just beginning! Adaptations will be necessary to keep us healthy in the face of circumstances. Resorting to vans and air conditioners is a must, but there are decorating tricks you can easily adopt.
Temperatures are rising, forming a contrast with the winter decor.
After two years of lockdown comings and goings, a time when the temperature changes seemed milder and more gradual, the weather seems to be returning to the point from where it had stopped moving. Extreme temperatures in winter and also, now in summer. Some changes need to be made to make family times more cosy.
Lighter textiles to retain less heat.
Adapting some items of decoration and home storage will certainly be an option. Curtains, carpets, cushions, sheets... fabrics that refer to freshness help these objects retain less heat and make the environment more pleasant, both sensory and visual.
A synthetic leather or leather sofa, for example, can receive a decorative cover in natural fabrics such as cotton and linen. Give preference to organic cotton, since the production of conventional cotton, despite being a natural fiber, goes through processes with high amounts of pesticides and high consumption of water and energy. If you have to make a sofa purchase at this time of year, it would be best to opt for the lighter fabrics, since in contact with the body, they provide a cooler feeling, and can then be more easily adapted for cold days by adding warmer decorative elements such as felt oulan. The layout of the room may also have to change, as depending on the material, the sofa will retain a lot of heat when exposed to the sun or near sun inlets.
Sustainable and biodegradable fabrics
The type of production of decorative fabrics can also be a selection criterion. It should be at the centre of our concerns during the choices we make. Fabrics that are 100% natural and come from sustainable and biodegradable production processes would be the best choice. It is also important to pay attention to the descriptions on how to clean these fabrics, whether they can be machine cleaned, under which temperatures, and spinning. Linen and cotton can be used to make curtains and cushions and will add a subtle touch of sophistication to the new environment.
Another alternative is the vegetable fibre hemp, extracted from cannabis sativa. Its production does not require the use of pesticides. Banana tree and orange fibre also have the characteristics of sustainable and biodegradable natural fabrics, they provide a silk-like appearance and can be shiny or opaque. Made from leftover soya (after oil extraction), soya silk is also a sustainable, antibacterial and UV resistant fabric. Interesting to have an eye on these new variants.
Objectos de fibras naturais
Fibres can also be used in addition to fabrics. We refer for example to wicker objects. They can appear on individual table settings or even in plant pots, giving a special decorative touch, whether indoors or outdoors. When it comes to decorating spaces for summer, it is very common n outdoor furniture. Besides its high durability, wicker transmits a natural feeling combined with handcrafted art, due to its various braids.
Wicker objects can be found in chairs, loungers, but also in stools, lamps, lamps, trays, in organisational boxes and even in animal beds and in conjunction with other materials such as metal, often used to give it structure.
Lighter colours and nature pieces
It's worth storing the decorative pieces and objects most used in winter in cupboards, those with fibres and stronger and warmer colours, and bring out a decoration with lighter and colder tones such as: grey, blue, and white. Shades in green are also very welcome, including patterns of plants and flowers, which go well with the tropical climate. Plants play a much appreciated role in this season as they give a sense of freshness and life to the hottest days, both indoors and out.
Where to find these fabrics and cool elements?
In addition to offering a high standard of interior design service tailored to your tastes and budgets, the EasyDecor process provides a complete list of decorative objects and pieces of furniture with indications of the right places to buy them, mostly from the comfort of your own home. Try to contract one of our Solutions and you will see that the "cheat sheet" you will receive will be a great help when you need to adjust your new environment to the greater comfort that your holiday rest deserves.
Autoria : Bárbara Petronilho @bpcopywriter.adster