Here are a few:
Try Soft Tone Furniture Colors
Heavy reds, browns and dark tones are ideal for the cold days of winter, but when the sun is shining, try accenting your rooms with colors that reflect the season. Pastels, violets, light greens and whites are all great for sofa and chair cushions and will transform darker hued rooms into brighter living spaces. While you’re at it, also consider replacing heavy drapes with curtains. While drapes are ideal for keeping cold wind out, it can make a room stuffy in the summer. With lighter curtains you can keep the hot summer sun out, but still allow cool breezes to flow in at night.
Bring the Outdoors Indoors
Making a home feel summer fresh can be easily accomplished by adding the right plants, flowers, fruit centerpieces and scented candles that smell of fresh linen, cotton and sea breezes. You can also accent your room décor with ecofriendly materials like bamboo to help create an exotic and natural feeling.
However, in recent years, a new school of décor has emerged called transitional and it is becoming more popular. Transitional is basically a combination of traditional and contemporary furniture, finishes, materials and fabrics to produce a timeless and classic design.
Starting solely with awnings, Sunbrella soon branched out and began designing boat tops, sail covers and marine upholstery using its advanced grade fabrics. Today, Sunbrella is the leading fabric choice for power boaters and sailors who appreciate the quality and durability of the fabric.
Remember, back in the good old days, furniture wasn’t built for style; it was made to serve a purpose. From dressers and bookcases to end tables and cabinets, every piece had a specific function. When creating a classic look in your home, search first and foremost for furniture that is functional. Having well designed and stylish pieces is fine, but your furniture needs to be useful, as a key to being classic is not being wasteful.
