As the natural light floods into our homes, joined by warm air and birdsong, there’s no doubt that summer’s arrived. If you haven’t already, it’s time to pack away the heavy quilts and fireplace pokers. A sunny oasis awaits, but it’s up to you to bring summer into your home. Not quite sure where to start for your seasonal refresh? We’ve got you covered with the hottest home décor trends of the summer. Read on before you start redecorating!
The Hottest Home Décor Trends for Summer ‘24
Before we take it room by room, let’s get into some trends that have been dominating the interior design space:
Biophilic Design: Bringing the Outdoors Back In
This summer, we’re all about the organic — it’s out with minimalistic metals and greyscale and in with warm neutrals and natural elements. Expect to see more wood, bamboo, and stone on trend, with modern, organic styles like Japandi seeing a resurgence. Those who have managed to keep their house plants afloat will be pleased to know that lush greenery is still in vogue — though biophilic design takes it a step further.
Beyond decorative stones and simple garden décor, biophilic design invites the outside in, encouraging a harmonious blend of nature and simple design to create the perfect ecosystem. So let the natural light flood in, erect a living wall, and maybe even go crazy with an indoor water feature.
Eco-Paradise: Making Sustainability Stylish
With sustainability becoming more and more topical, we’ve seen it dominating conversations and homes alike. The move towards sustainable interior style pairs perfectly with the biophilic design trend, which favours eco-friendly materials like bamboo, cork, and reclaimed wood. But sustainable design goes beyond aesthetics — an airy, open layout might mean better ventilation while a glass wall maximises natural light, inevitably contributing to an energy-efficient home.
Sustainability enthusiasts are also attracted to ornate, vintage furniture, which can serve as statement pieces in the age of minimalist fatigue. As an appreciation for detail reemerges, unique, handcrafted pieces prove more desirable than those that are mass-produced, signalling a move away from overconsumption towards greater intentionality and individual style.
Dopamine Décor for a Joyful Summer
The philosophy of dopamine décor is simply creating a space that makes you happy, through the layout, styling, painting, and decorating. Each piece you choose for your space should spark joy — that means no sad, grey walls or beige couches that blend. Fun patterns, bold colours, and stimulating textures fall under this feel-good aesthetic. But don’t mistake it for the vibrant maximalism we’ve seen in recent years that often saw decorators reaching for endless trinkets and technicolour hues.
Dopamine décor can mean tasteful wallpapers, intricate thrift finds, and soft pastels — whatever brings you joy in your space. As more of us find ourselves amidst concrete jungles, dopamine decor offers a welcome refuge in a sea of dull uniformity.
Bedroom Décor Ideas for the Summer
To make sure those summer mornings start just right, you should consider these seasonal bedroom decorating ideas:
Lightweight Linens
Time to send the bulky duvets and spare pillows into storage. Light-coloured linens have persisted as the top choice, with shades like ivory, stone, and sage remaining popular. To add more visual interest, consider a dainty floral print that brings nature into the bedroom.
Cool and Calming Colour Palettes
Your bedroom is a space of relaxation so you should avoid anything that over-stimulates. Warm neutrals and earthy tones promote calm and they’re all the more effective with plenty of natural light.
Quiet Luxury Meets Comfort
“Quiet luxury” has been all the buzz in the world of fashion, so it’s no surprise it’s made its way into the realm of interior design. This style can be described as elevated minimalism, and there are endless bedroom décor ideas to incorporate it. It’s all in the details and finishings — a large, framed painting to replace outdated wall art, wall sconces instead of table lamps, and light fixtures with experimental silhouettes over exposed bulbs. Add texture with plush pillows, layered bedding, and a luxurious rug, and don’t shy away from subtle, traditional patterns.
Revamping Your Living Room
The centre of experimentation, we’ve seen some exciting living room décor ideas and inspiration this season!
Design Goes Off the Wall
Add instant spice to your space with decorative wallpaper. Botanical prints have made a comeback, but experimental, artistic designs have also made their way into the mainstream. Consider large scale prints and murals that tell a compelling story or even textured patterns. Wallpaper has also outgrown walls — take a look at your ceiling or wall panels and consider if they need some flair.
More Mixing, Less Matching
Gone are the days of buying an entire furniture set so everything’s the same colour, style, and material — we’ve moved past the office décor! Take your time curating pieces, go vintage, and even DIY your own furniture. Antique pieces and modern design create a timeless look. Even some thrifted books as decoration add a touch of charm. For summer, seashell décor is all the rage — check out the DIY seashell glasses, dishes, and candle holders trending online.
Add Some Colour to Your Life
Nothing says dopamine décor more than the colour drenching trend which celebrates rich or vibrant hues by wrapping all walls and trimmings in a single shade. If your space is on the smaller side, this technique can help to expand it. Can’t quite commit to a single colour? Inject life into your space with a feature wall or vibrant furniture and artwork. Royal blue is on the rise as everyone grasps (and gasps) for the Mediterranean summer aesthetic. Bright hues like oranges and greens are also on trend this summer, so ditch those white-washed walls and pass a warm day painting and decorating.
Soothing Bathroom Décor
Self-care and wellness continue to be positive, popular trends, impacting every arena from lifestyle content to workplace culture. The bathroom is the space for your daily refresh, so why not bring some self-care to the space while embracing some summer refresh trends.
A trendy, biophilic design element is hanging eucalyptus in your shower. Not only does this offer a touch of nature to celebrate the season, but fresh eucalyptus also releases a soothing fragrance when it interacts with steam, providing aromatherapeutic benefits. To take it to the next level, add some plants that thrive in humidity, as well as essential oil diffusers.
For added ambience, scatter pastel candles around the room and stick to natural materials like stone, wood, and bamboo. A wooden or bamboo tray is the perfect blend of summer décor meets self-care, perfect for holding books, cups of tea, or even a glass of wine after a long day.
Trend spotlight: If you’re up for a bigger project, we’re loving bold tiles — whether they’re in dark, rich colours or decorated with elaborate designs. They’re sure to make your bathroom stand out if you’re ready for a full revamp.
Transform Your UK Home With Self Storage
Decorating your space can be great fun, but it can also be time-consuming, tiring, and, most of all, messy. Self storage helps to safeguard your things and speed up the entire process. Here at Storage King, we have plenty of happy customers who rent personal storage units for their yearly decorating or renovations.
With our wide selection of units, you can rent out the perfect space for storing your valuables during your summer refresh. Rent a medium-size space for furniture, keeping each piece safe from paint splatters, or just a compact unit for seasonal trinkets — the choice is yours! With your possessions protected and out the way, you can stress less and devote all your energy to sprucing up your space.
Contact us on 0800 0852 954 and a specialist will talk you through all our options! Alternatively, you can visit Storage King online.
