9 Summer Ideas for Refreshing Your Interior with Home Textile

Summer is already on the porch and with the coming of this warm and pleasing season we steadily refresh our wardrobes. But let’s not forget about our homes! Its decorative “dresses” also deserve a nice change. And our selection of ideas will help you choose the best option!

1.  Textured rugs

Pay attention to textured rugs with different height of pile, which adds them visual depth and dynamics and gives pleasant tactile sensation when you walk barefoot.

On the left: linen/viscose Storm rug from the Secrets Collection/ On the right: woolen Kimbie rug by Nevis, design by Studio Aoüt for La Redoute

2. Unusual couch pillow covers

One of the easiest and quickest ways to refresh your interior is to replace the covers on your couch pillows. This summer designers set their choice upon trendy novelties decorated using traditional crafts, such as embroidery, laces or macramé.

Embroidered Otomi throw pillow by Marks & Spencer

Cover for Asma couch pillow knotted in macramé technique

Gorgeous blue Murrine Delft throw pillow with deep pile by Designers Guild 

3. Eye-catchy furniture upholstery

For a more comprehensive interior transformation abandon your monochrome furniture upholstery in favor of a new “dress” with some active print. In summer floral motifs are more relevant than ever!

Brighton Sofa upholstered with natural poplin Ibiza fabric by Sofas & Stuff, design by Manuel Canovas

Sasha arm-chair with piping by Darlings of Chelsea

Sorrento ottoman from the Anemones collection by Missoni Home

4. Bright curtains

One more way to change the scenery easily and without great spendings is to redress the windows. A trendy designer trick is to use mixed drapery of fabrics with mismatched patterns. And the best option to escape the heat of the sun is using roller blinds.

Curtains from the Lohko collection by Scion

Fun Party Animals – roller blinds by English Blinds

Blackout roller blind from PS 2017 collection by IKEA

Cotton Jungle curtains by Tom Tailor

Lupiini curtains from Connections collection by Vallila

Cirkus curtains by Ellos Home

5. Fabric lampshades

The image and mood of the interior can be totally changed by bright textile lampshades. Designers advise to use them as color accents in white-walled or pastel interiors. Besides, the new “garment” for your favorite light can be easily made with your own hands!

Sweet suspended lamps with pompoms by Love Frankie

SOLVINDEN outdoor lights with polyester lampshades by IKEA

Flamingo table lamp with painted metal framework and fabric lampshade by Sisters Guild

6. Bed upholstery

Fans of eye-catchy interior accents may prefer to refresh the bed upholstery. Make sure the fabric you choose blends well with your bed linen and bedspread. The win-win option is to select “partner” fabrics from the same home textile collection.

Bed upholstered with linen Tetbury Spring fabric with watercolor motifs by Bluebellgray

Headboard dressed up with Tamarinda fabric with floral print by Jane Churhcill

7. Juicy bed linen

To attract sweet summer mood to your bedroom find a set of new bed linen with juicy colors and vibrant patterns. And don’t forget that the hot season implies your bedclothes should be 100% natural.

Set of cotton bed linen with bright tulip field print by Zara Home

Tropical flora and fauna motifs on a bed linen set by H&M

Cambric muslin bed linen with foliage pattern by Zara Home

Natural linen bedclothes and cover from Jeté de Lin collection by Blanc Cerise

Eliota bed linen set inspired by ethnical South American culture motifs

8. Bathroom textile

The most intimate room of our homes also strives for summer changes! For instance, a set of turquoise towels will bring the mood of sea adventures to the bathroom interior, and a touch of multicolor stripes, embroidery or pompoms would make it fresher and even more cheerful.

Embroidered Evasion bath towel by Yves Delorme

Set of cotton bath towels with pompoms by Zara Home

9. Kitchen accessories

Bring some freshness to your daily routine and get yourself some summer-style kitchen details, like a multicolor oven mitt, an apron or a honeycomb towel.

Cotton Bloom tablecloth with digital watercolor print by Crate and Barrel

Cotton Uddig apron by IKEA

Table runner from Sommar 2017 collection by IKEA

Honeycomb kitchen towel with floral print by Zara Home