When I think about cool and casual decorating, I think crisp whites, calming blues, light greens, airy neutrals. It means gauzy fabrics and cotton or linen slipcovers. In the heat of the summer, these cool tones feel relaxing and cozy. Here are some ways to bring cool and casual decorating into your space.
This room feels breezy because of its soft pink walls and crisp white bed linens. I love the light blue-green on the doors, too.
Replacing heavy curtains with light, gauzy sheers on the windows creates a more casual summer look. Even with dark beams on the ceiling and medium-tone paint on the wall, the space in the above picture feels light and airy.
A white plank ceiling and robin’s egg blue cabinets in this kitchen remind me of the beach. The water tones in the backsplash keep the light feeling going.
The light colors and beachy tones of this indoor/outdoor zig zag rug add to the casual feel of this porch.
I love this linen slipcover and jute rug. It makes this French country design light and casual.
How do you make your space cool and casual? Share in the comments – we’d love to know!
