Summer in the House: 7 Simple Ideas to Refresh Your Interior Without Renovation

Hot season is the perfect time to bring lightness and beauty into your home. You don't have to start a renovation or buy new furniture: sometimes just a couple of touches are enough to give your interior a fresh new feel. Summer changes are about freedom and freshness.

That kind of atmosphere can be created using textiles, decor, and a few smart rearrangements: we've collected recommendations that will help you.

Replace textiles with breathable ones

Natural materials make a space feel light: remove heavy curtains, throws, and velvet cushions. Instead, hang linen or cotton drapes in light colors, add pillowcases made of muslin or waffle fabric. A quick change will refresh the interior and create a sense of airiness.

Design: Evgenia Grigorievna

Add color through details

Summer is the time for bright accents. Change posters in frames, place a vase with oranges on a visible spot, or add yellow, blue, and green cushions. Even one bottle of sunflowers can set a summer mood for the whole space.

Design: Olga Philippova

Make a bet on seasonal scents

It's not just the eyes, but also the sense of smell that influences how we perceive interior spaces. Summer is great for citrus, freshly cut grass, cucumber, and green scents. You can light candles, use diffusers, or simply put a vase with mint and lavender on the table.

Design: Platform Studio

Clear surfaces

Summer is associated with lightness, and your home should feel the same way. Try removing some items from open shelves, tables, and dressers for a while: the less visual clutter, the more spacious and fresh your apartment looks.

Design: Collage.Studio

Turn your balcony or windowsill into a mini-resort

Add a foldable table, a woven pouf, a bright throw blanket, and a few potted plants, and you already have your own summer relaxation zone. Even just one chair by the window with a cushion and a book will create the right atmosphere.

Design: Sonya Kondrashina

Change your rugs

A small detail often overlooked. Rugs with floral patterns, mats, or jute designs can give your space a summer vibe. It's better to choose models that are easy to wash — another plus in hot weather.

Design: Fariz Mamedov

Add a touch of countryside comfort

Even if you don't have a country house, you can recreate the countryside vibe. Bring in bundles of dried herbs, place a bowl of seasonal fruits on your kitchen counter, use linen napkins and clay dishes: the mood of relaxation is guaranteed.