Say Hello To Summer
For many people, summer is the best time of the year; for people in the northern hemisphere, that time is finally here. After the long, cold, wet, and dark days of winter, summer is just around the corner. People are dusty off BQQs, furiously mowing their lawns and trying to find where in the attic they put their summer clothes.
Summer can be such an enjoyable time of year. It’s a great time to socialise, invite friends over and spend time together. This year more than any other, it’s time to get your home sorted and actually invite people over for a games’ night, a sangria party, or if you’re lucky, a pool party.
Here are our top tips for getting your home ready for summer parties and endless warm nights by giving it a spruce up.
Indoor cooking
Let’s face it, most BBQs end up with at least something in the oven trying to stay warm while the rest of the sausages cook. Not to mention all the salads, drinks, and desserts that need to be prepared and stored in the kitchen. This means that you and any party guests will be heading in and out of your kitchen regularly.
To get started, think about the places people tend to hang around when at a party. Usually, that’s next to the fridge where to beer is stored and near where someone is preparing food. You should make sure you’ve got enough seating in the area, even if it’s only temporary. If your chairs need a little pick-me-up or are mismatched, simply pop one of our stickers on the back and seat, and you’ll have a beautiful matching set. You can even put them on your fridge!
You’ll also want to make sure that heading inside doesn’t kill the party vibe. Open up any windows to let the air circulate. It’s also a good idea to spruce up your kitchen with a bit of colour. We love this beachy wall sticker which can be placed on the wall to give a little bit of summer fun without permanently sticking to the wall.
Garden prep
Of course, one of the best things about summer is spending time in your garden and enjoying the sunshine. However, it’s hard to relax if your garden is a mess. Before you spend time chilling with friends and family, you need to get your garden in order.
First things first, you’ll need to assess the damage winter has done to your garden. Perhaps a quick trip to the garden centre. If the muddy mess you call a garden Is beyond repair, you can always invest in some artificial grass so you won’t have to worry about watering grass seeds all summer long.
The next thing you’ll need is a space to sit down and relax. Create a sophisticated dining space by matching your floor mat to your napkins. We love this patterned mat paired with navy linen. It’s resistant to scratches, dirt and the colour won’t fade in the sun, so you can leave it out all year round.
If your garden furniture looks a little worse for wear, spruce it up with some of our beautiful stickers. This design can be placed on tables and chairs to create a fresh, new look without buying a whole new set of furniture; perfect if you are on a budget.
Have a BBQ backup
As much as sunny BBQs are lovely, more often than not, the day you plan the perfect summer party, it will rain. This means you should prepare a backup space. Depending on the layout of your house and how many people you are expecting, this could be your lounge, your kitchen, or both!
Think about temporarily rearranging furniture to provide extra space for guests to mingle. Push back the sofa and move the table against the wall. You should also make sure there are plenty of places to put down glasses and plates of food. If you are worried about staining furniture, place one of our beautiful stickers over the top of the furniture to protect it. This butterfly design is both practical and summery.
Add some summery decorations to your home. You’ll find a range of stunning artworks to choose from on our website. But we love these floral designs to bring summer inside. You could also add a large mirror to reflect light and brighten up the day. These peel and stick mirrors can be placed in a customised pattern to suit your home and will modernise any space in seconds.
Brighten things up a little
With the sun shining, bars and restaurants open, and everyone in a good mood, why not get a bit creative and let a little fun into your home. The best thing about our sticker wall tiles is that they can be easily removed without damage to the wall. This means you can change it up as often as you like. Try this bright pattern in your kitchen to bring some fun to the room. Or why not try these Mediterranean-Spanish style stickers on your staircase?
You can even add some stunning floral wall stickers to brighten up bedrooms. We love these for a relaxed summery vibe. If you love them, keep them up all year round, or you can switch them out again when it gets to winter.
Conclusion
Summer is the perfect time to brighten up your home, open up the windows and let the sunshine in. Get creative and mix and match designs and enjoy the freedom of being able to redecorate whenever you like. Here at WALPLUS, we pride ourselves on making beautiful, affordable designs that won’t damage your walls. You can change your home as often as you like without worrying about damage or your bank account.
So, get involved, get creative, and enjoy the warmer weather. It’s the perfect time to host a party, and with WALPLUS, you’ll be ready to welcome guests in no time.