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!

 

 

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Erika Uichanco for SM Home

 

 

New geometric Metrica collection in the Tutti Frutti colourway and Turner's Textures Wide Width Wallpaper. #fabric #widewidthwallpaper #summerinteriors #geometric

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Beach vibes! ????#summertime . . #summervibes #summerfabrics #summerinteriors #interiors #decor #beach #fabrics #tonicliving #interiordesign #design #inspiration #addcolour #beachcolours #lovesummer ??

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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.

 

 

Min jätte-monstera och min nya lampkärlek trivs bra i vårt "tillfälliga" sovrum??

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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.

 

 

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Min mest gillade bild i Mars månad?? Tänk att man kan få luras heeeela långa dagen imorgon....helt lagligt Oj, vad jag ska ligga i!! Så otroligt kul att så många hänger på våran #månadensbästa ???? Det kommer bli en återkommande och väldigt rolig månadstagg framöver! Och så många nya inspiratörer jag hittat?? Rena guldgruvan! Nu sitter vi och inväntar de två eftersläntrarna som varit på superenduro-VM ikväll...sen ska jag krypa ner och tänka på all kärlek, glädje och lycka jag har i mitt liv- trots allt tråkigt som hänt den senaste veckan?? Jag skattar mig otroligt lycklig som har den familj o de vänner jag har i mitt liv. I slutendan är det det enda som betyder något?? Ta hand om er och ta hand om det ni har er kärt?? . . . . . #månadensbästa #interior #inredare #stylist #interiordesigner #nordichome #nordichouse #interiorforbisse #interior4you1 #interiorwarrior #whiteinterior #interiorismo #interior_delux #designing #asafotoninspo #modernahem #bohostyle #boholuxe #nordicinspiration #nordiskdesign #husohem #boligdrøm #boligpluss

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And we’re done ?? turnover day!!!

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I ? the relaxed cosyness and bohemian feeling in my friends Hanna's home? Sorry Hanna! This is the last pic ?? Home by @hannaskargard #cosyhome #hyggemoment #interiorinspiration #interiør #hem #home #koti #inredning #interior_and_living #bohemianstyle #bohohome #bohemianmodern #summerinteriors #homewarrior #enemmänkotia #etuovisisustus #meilläkotona #kodintunnelmaa

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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