Shades of Summer - House Beautiful June 2012

  • Shades of Summer - House Beautiful June 2012

"Shades of Summer - welcome sunshine brights into your home." Decorating with this season's sunshine bright colours and bold patterns will brighten your home all year round.

  • Team zesty painted walls with fresh white floorboards
  • Fill a plain bookshelf with contrasting coloured vases for maximum standout
  • Geometric patterns on a white background look clean and fresh
  • Dark yellow, fuchsia and white lanterns hung outside in your garden allow you to carry the summer colours theme outside too - simply arrange a variety of different coloured lanterns above your patio to create a unique, inexpensive feature in your garden
  • Striking graphic wallpaper creates a focal piece in any room, pick out colours in the wallpaper to match key pieces of furniture
  • Textured linen and cotton fabrics keep square pieces of furniture relaxed - simply add a contrasting coloured throw or cushion
  • Rag-rolling is back in! The subtle and watery effect makes a beautiful backdrop to any light filled bedroom - use rich, luscious shades of blue, green and purple

Themes such as Tutti-Frutti, Strawberries & Watermelon, and Blueberry & Lime will provide more than enough inspiration for your decorative theme.