Summer! The brightest and the most vibrant time of the year when we trade in many things for a seasonal change.
As the season transitions, this desire for change reaches beyond our daily routine. It brings transformation in every aspect of your life, from wardrobes to the very space we inhabit, our bedrooms.
Just the way you switch your clothing style and food taste seasonally, your bedroom also needs a seasonal makeover. Your hibernation cave could use a seasonal update as well. All those flannel sheets and wooly blankets need to go along with any remnants of a cold, dark season.
A summer bedroom refresh isn’t only merely about aesthetics, it involves enhancing comfort and creating an environment that promotes your well-being and sleep. Your bedroom should also reflect the vitality and freshness of summer, making it a place that can make us truly unwind and rejuvenate.
In this guide, I offer a few simple tips to refresh your bedroom for summer, with comfort and style.
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Transform Your Bedroom With These Simple Summer Bedroom Refresh Tips
1. Swap Out Heavy Bedding
When summer rolls around, all of your thick, warm, and cozy blankets and fluffy sheets need to be swiped out for lighter and breathable options if you don’t want to wake up drenched in sweat.
You can opt for a duvet that has a lower tog rating or bamboo or cotton sheets. If you prefer a light quilt or blanket, you might just want to use a top sheet, especially on hot nights. Cotton and linen are breathable and moisture-absorbing materials. They let your body breathe and keep you cool and comfortable all night.
This simple change can really make a world of difference in your comfort level and quality of sleep as well.
2. Introduce Light and Airy Colors
Have you ever been advised not to wear black or darker colors in summer because it attracts heat? I definitely connect to the color psychology of summer.
Colors can have a significant impact on you, and the mood and feel of your space. Lighter colors like pastels, different shades of whites, and light blues are cool-toned shades that amplify the brightness of your space. It can make your room look open, airy, and more inviting, plus it looks more like those Pinterest home décor boards.
You can get this effect even without painting all of your walls or a complete redecoration. Simple changes like updating pillowcases, throws, and your duvet with the summery shades can bring in a refreshing change without a major overhaul.
3. Optimize Airflow
Maintaining a good airflow is important to keep your room cool and alleviate the stuffiness. Without proper ventilation and getting the air moving, your bedroom can feel like a sauna on those hot summer days.
Keep your windows open in the mornings and evenings to let the cool, fresh breeze in. You may try to consider setting up an air purifier as well. This machine is useful at all times, not just during allergy season. It can regulate humidity levels, essential for a fresh and clean environment.
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4. Declutter and Simplify
A messy bedroom is in its way a whimsical wonderland where the bed doubles as a storage unit and the floor as a second closet. It is where you live, but at times its energy does feel off.
An untidy space can feel more hot and disheveled, which can create a mentally draining atmosphere. When you maintain a clean and organized bedroom, it appears more spacious and relaxing. Decluttering your room not only reduces mental clutter but upholds a mood where you can easily relax and unwind.
Storage Solution: Get yourself some cute storage bins or baskets. You can use them to hide your winter clothes or toss in any random junk for quick tidiness. Under-bed storage boxes and multifunctional furniture also help to maintain a tidy and organized space while preserving your style.
Organization Hack: Marie Kondo the heck out of your room. If it doesn’t spark joy or keep you cool, it’s got to go.
Make sure you give extra details to your nightstands, dressers, and shelves to give home to every single thing. Each and everything should be used or has a purpose.
5. Add Greenery
Houseplants are a fantastic addition to get the summer vibe to your bedroom. Bringing in some green will enliven and brighten your room. They not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space but improve air quality as well.
Select plants that thrive in the atmosphere of your room. If your bedroom lets in plenty of sunlight, go for sun-loving plants. If it is more shaded, you can consider low-light plants like pothos, peace lilies, or snake plants. They can be placed anywhere, are in trend, and are low maintenance as well.
6. Update Window Treatments
Windows are the main source of endless sunlight and the crisp summer breeze. Hence, window treatment is essential in the summer months.
Your heavy drapes from winter work best to keep the cold out, but in summer, they can trap heat, turning your room into a greenhouse. So, for summer months, light curtains or blinds are the way to go.
To make your bedroom more light and airy, consider changing it with lighter or sheer curtains that allow natural light to flood your room while still offering some privacy.
If you are a light sleeper or a night shift worker, you can opt for blackout shades or curtains. Look at the options that are functional, stylish, and fit in with the overall look of your bedroom.
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7. Refresh Decorative Elements
Switching out the decorative elements around can be a quick and easy way to refresh your bedroom for summer. Incorporating decorative elements that are summery keeps your bedroom filled with seasonal spirit, as well as uplifts your mood.
You can arrange some bits and pieces like summer-themed artwork and beach-inspired décor or make a DIY seashell frame or a macramé wall hanging from Pinterest to give your room an instant vacation vibe, on a budget. Think beach vibes, not ski lodge.
8. Enhance Natural Light
Natural light not only brightens and makes your entire space more welcoming but also helps improve your physical and mental well-being. Taking in daily natural light also keeps your circadian rhythm regulated as well, which is the core system of keeping your internal organs working on time.
Natural light streaming in your bedroom enhances the aesthetic appeal as well as boosts your mood, and increases your energy level.
Tips: Dirty windows can block the light, so keep them clean. You can place mirrors opposite a window to reflect light around your room. It’s like doubling your light exposure without moving anything.
9. Incorporate Summer Scents
For me, fragrance selection is seasonal. Just like in the fall season, scents like pumpkin spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and woodsy tone remind you of holidays and festivities, summers call for a scent that also keeps you in a seasonal spirit.
A pleasantly scented bedroom can also make your room more cozy and inviting. Scents like citrus, floral, or fresh linen capture the summer essence. You can incorporate them into your bedroom by using candles, diffusers, or fresh flowers, or you can make your room smell like a fresh ocean that can evoke a feeling of a breezy summer day.
10. Upgrade Your Nightstand Essentials
Your nightstand holds everything you can need for a good night’s sleep or when you wake up in the middle of sleep. So, why not upgrade it to suit the summer season?
Swipe out your heavy night cream with the light one, a cooling face mist, or an aloe vera gel to soothe sunburns.
Keep a bottle of refreshing spa water near, you might also want to switch out your reading material to something summery – perhaps a beach read. Making small changes like these around your room can keep your routines feeling more in tune with the season.
Over to Your Capable Hands
There you have it—these simple summer bedroom refresh and budget-friendly tips can help you transform the mood and refresh your bedroom for the summer. Even incorporating only a few changes can make a difference in your bedroom. But just keep in mind the goal is to create a more inviting space and to keep it cool and comforting.
