As we hurtle towards the end of winter – and not a moment too soon – we can finally allow ourselves to start dreaming of the longer, lighter evenings of spring and the balmy days of summer. And, if you’re already thinking about how to upgrade your home with some luxury additions to suit the warmer weather, then there’s even more to get excited about.
From freshening up your décor to adding some high-end mod-cons, it couldn’t be simpler to breathe new life into your home, enhance your aesthetics and improve your lifestyle. Here are four easy ways to do just that, minimal effort required.
Invest in air con
If last summer was anything to go by, a heatwave could be on the cards in a matter of months, so if you struggled with keeping cool at home the last time around, then it might be time to invest in an air conditioner.
Just like the latest home heating systems, modern air conditioners can be connected with smart home technology apps like Google Nest to allow effortless remote controlling via your smartphone, allowing you to turn them on and off or adjust the temperature in just a few taps of the screen. And because smart home systems like these are becoming increasingly adept at learning your habits and detecting changes in temperature, it’s a great way to ensure your home is kept at the optimal temperature at all times.
Bring the outdoors in
Connection with nature has been shown to boost mental health and increase productivity, creativity and our general sense of wellbeing overall, so being in and around plants, flowers and trees as much as possible will help you to feel your best this summer.
Most of us can’t spend all of our time outdoors, particularly when home working beckons – so fill your workspace and communal living spaces with greenery and foliage to reap the benefits anytime, and you’ll instantly inject a luxurious feel and a sense of aesthetic flair into your abode at the same time.
Bringing the outdoors indoors remains a major interior trend for 2023, and nailing it really is as simple as picking out some beautiful plants that are designed to thrive indoors, choosing some stylish pots and having fun with arranging them in areas of your choosing.
Embrace shades of green
On a similar note, the trend for the colour green in high-end homes doesn’t end at plants for spring and summer 2023, and hues that are reminiscent of nature are set to be big news when it comes to upgrading our interiors. Helping to create a fresh and harmonious feel, shades ranging from rich sage and eucalyptus to pastel mints can be combined to create a calming yet uplifting vibe that exudes aesthetic flair.
Green bathrooms are officially back, but think less of the avocado suites of the eighties and more along the lines of deep green tiles with opulent fixtures and fittings in marble and gold.
Open plan living
If you have the time and energy to implement some more dramatic changes to your home and aren’t averse to renovations, then transitioning towards open plan living could allow you to create a more synchronistic feel throughout your property and an increased sense of harmony and flow. During the warmer months of the year, we want as much natural light in our homes as possible, and removing some of the barriers – such as internal walls – to this is a great place to start. Large, floor-to-ceiling windows will further enhance this, and will maximise your space.
Plus, it will make socialising and spending time with family easier, and allow for a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces, which is handy if you’re hosting an al fresco dinner party or summer get-together out in the garden.
