It’s Not Too Late! Here’s How To Give Your Home A Summery Vibe All Year Long, According To An Expert
The summer season might be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you have to let go of bright pastels and fresh linens just yet. As the saying goes, summer is a state of mind!
If you want to keep that festive vibe in your house all year long, then fret not—we asked interior designer Erika Uichanco for tips and tricks to turn your current space into the cozy summer vacation house of your dreams.
1. First things first: declutter!
IDr. Erika Uichanco shares that arranging and decluttering what you have helps you prepare your space for a makeover.
2. Change the mood of your space.
You know what they say, the devil is in the details—and throw pillows, no matter how tiny they are, can make a huge difference! “Swap your throw pillows for fabrics and textures in bright colors and soft pastels to celebrate the summer season,” the designer shares. And because summer calls for happy prints, now is the time to go all out!
Erika Uichanco for SM Home
3. Keep it cool and clean.
It’s no secret that the Manila heat can sometimes get the best of us, all year long. Erika shares that fresh bed sheets in linen and cotton can help you keep cool on warm evenings.
4. Bring the outdoors in!
Finally, to complete the look, Erika advises to bring foliage into your space. “Focus on adding outdoor plants inside your home, be it faux or real plants,” she quips.
About the Interior Designer
Erika Uichanco (@erikauich) is a freelance interior designer with residential, retail, and office projects. Functional design has always been her main design solution to every space. While Erika's design style leans toward contemporary minimalism and Scandinavian/Nordic, she makes sure to design a space that reflects her client's personality and lifestyle. View her works at behance.net/ErikaUichanco.
Photos from @husnummertjugo and @interiorbysarahstrath