Summer Refresh: 6 Fun Decor Changes for Spaces To Bring Joy (and Sunshine)

Wonder Grace
Jul 25, 2025
2 min read

Summer is here (well, depending on where you are!), and it’s the ideal time to breathe new life into your home... Change in season, change in decor! No major renovations, no stress! Just a few simple, low-effort design tweaks that make your space feel lighter, fresher, and a little more joyful.

Inspiring you to do a mini interior reset, because who doesn’t want their home to feel like sunshine right now?

1. Use Cool, Breezy and Light Textile

Keep away the thick and knitted textiles from the colder seasons, and welcome back the airy linen and cotton! Replace thick curtains with sheer fabric and layer in lightweight throws for texture without the heat. Even something as simple as linen cushion covers can change the vibe instantly.

Cool colored theme living room with gray sofa and gray and white cushions

Pro Tip: Sage, blush, and pale yellow are among the soft pastels and neutral hues that will be popular in summer 2025.

2. Brighten Up with Fresh Colour Pops

Nothing says “summer refresh” like a pop of cheerful colour.

Add a bold rug under your coffee table.

Try colourful ceramics on open shelves.

Or, the easiest upgrade ever: a bowl of citrus fruit as a centerpiece.

Yellow accent chair with a printed cushion and a burnt orange blanket in a living room

Search trend alert: “dopamine decor” and “colour-drenching” are still dominating 2025 design chatter—so don’t be afraid to experiment with a little vibrant joy. (You can read about them here and here, respectively.)

3. Go Green (Literally!)

Indoor plants instantly give any room a lively, summery feel.

If you’re a plant newbie, start with easy-care options like:

Monstera

Snake plant

Pothos (bonus: looks amazing in hanging baskets!)

A collection of pots of plants near the window

Hack: Place them near natural light sources for that indoor-outdoor flow designers rave about this season.

4. Lighten Your Lighting

Swap heavy lampshades for airy, woven textures like rattan or bamboo. Or add warm, dimmable bulbs to mimic that dreamy golden-hour glow. Ambient lighting can completely shift the mood without major effort or expense.

A nice sunset glow from the window on a table with a vase of sunflowers, books and cold tea

5. Declutter and Curate

Summer interiors love breathing space.

This is how you can improve your space in this wonderful summertime:

Store away heavy decor pieces (chunky vases, dark accents).

Display fewer items but make them bold and intentional.

View of a bed with summer plant prints and a night table with a plant on top

This minimal approach aligns with the “Quiet Luxury” and Japandi-inspired trends still making waves in 2025. (More about Japandi-inspired trends through this link.)

6. Add a Summer-Inspired Focal Point

It could be:

A vibrant art piece

A seasonal gallery wall

A colorful woven throw at the foot of your bed

A beige accent chair with an orange cushion and a night table with vases of flowers on top

Anything that makes your home feel playful and bright for the season.

✨ Why These Small Switches Matter

They’re budget-friendly.

They don’t require renovations.

They keep your space feeling fresh and lively through the season.

Sometimes, little changes make the biggest difference.

💬 Want to see what your refreshed space could look like before lifting a finger? I offer quick interior sketching and 3D rendering so you can visualize your summer upgrade with zero guesswork. Message me here to start or send me an email at itswondergrace@gmail.com!