Five easy summer décor ideas for the home - from the experts at Lifestyle

Dubai, UAE: 22 May, 2012

Summer has arrived and temperatures across the country are rising. The time has come to incorporate some bright colours, fun prints and breezy textures into your home to create a carefree summer feel.

Lifestyle stores, home to a stunning variety of home décor, home furnishing, bath décor and home fragrances, offers budget-friendly buys that will inject a little carefree summer attitude into your home for the season ahead.

For a sensational summer home, follow these tips from our home experts at Lifestyle:

1. Add a touch of summer-inspired scent to your home – including vanilla, mango-papaya and pink dragon fruit; all available from the Yankee Candle collection. Lemon and wild passion fruit are popular choices for the season, you can choose from potpourri, fragrance oils and aromatic candles to create an enviable sweet-summer aroma.

2. Accentuate your space by adding light drapes to windows – just sheer enough to let a little bit of sunlight in. Although whites and creams are obvious shades to opt for, pastel shades and mustard yellow’s are also great for summer.

3. Include decorative and functional water dispensers at home as a neat alternative to stockpiling lots of water bottles. Glass dispensers keep water cool for a long while, ideal for keeping the family hydrated throughout the hot summer months. Water sources such as striking fountains also create that summery ambience.

4. Since you’ll be spending a lot more time indoors due to the soaring temperatures outside, it is advisable to make your couch a comfortable spot to hang out. Brighten your home with decorative throws and funky cushions to spread a burst of colour and brightness.

5. Create a colourful display by placing a stylish bowl, brimming with fruits and salad, to your coffee or dining table. As well as adding some bright tones to your home, it will also encourage loved ones to stay healthy.

Sachin Mundhwa, CEO of Lifestyle for the Middle East and North Africa region, said, “as opposed to popular belief, you do not have to spend a lot to spruce up your home for the summer. At Lifestyle, you’ll find a range of home décor and accessories to suit your needs and create a light and airy summer home”.