Home Decor Trends for Summer 2012

Summer has always been considered the brightest season of all seasons. This is when people from all ages could actually have fun under the bright streams of the sun. However, there’s more to summer people could enjoy. The summer outfits, summer food and drinks, summer fun ideas and so many more. Summer has a lot to offer, and this includes a whole new task for homeowners who want to have a sunny summer look infused into their abodes. So, the question is, what are the new colors and home design trends for the 2012 Summer?

For summer, people would look for some light and cool ideas for their home makeover endeavors. They prefer something fresh that would serve as a comfort from the summer’s heat.
This Summer’s Colors

Summer has always been represented with bright and bold colors. This is not only true with summer outfits but the house and building wall paints as well. These vibrant colors are very cool and entertaining to anybody’s eyes. Bright Yellow is a popular color of the season and if you want extremely bright and lively to your eyes, bright yellow is the best for you. Color can be used in both exterior and interior of the house. Such color can be so inviting when used on the exterior and, it can make your house look bigger and larger when used for the interiors.
Tangerine
Another summer color that never fails to brighten the color of your walls. This is more subtle compared to that of bright yellow, and it suggests conservativeness in some extent.

Vibrant red
This color is best suggested if you are looking for a more radical and adventurous color scheme for your home. Red usually suggest love although if you want to infuse the said idea to your home, you can utilize it but in a lighter shade. Aside from the wall paint, you can also use brightly-colored wall papers with the suggested shade and be sure to select a design that is not heavy to the eyes.

Another trend of the season are Summer Draperies
For summer drapes, you can utilize those that suggest clean and fresh elements into your homes. Use something that will contrast with the color of your wall so that it will stand out. You can have aquamarine, light green, light blue and even very light violet. These colors may be a little darker compared to the suggested wall colors, but still it conveys the summer idea. Furthermore, use a very light material for your drapes so that it will flow freely as the summer breeze rushes into your home and let in the light.

Summer trend for furniture Layouts
Summer also suggests a different set of home layout and designs. To achieve that summer look, you can use furniture and fixtures that are made out of light and native materials like bamboo and light wood. The idea suggests that the outdoor look right inside the comforts of your home. Additionally, make sure that your furniture is not over scale for your space so it won’t consume a lot of space. Make your home as spacious as possible for summer activities that may occur in your homes.

These are some of the simple summer home designs idea that you want to consider for 2012. But then again, you have to choose a home color, home furniture and fixtures that would meet your needs and liking. Have fun and be creative!