Tips for home, make it summery at home

The sun is making more frequent appearances, so it’s high time to make your home feel like summer. Here in the Netherlands, you never know in advance what the weather will do. One day it’s scorching hot, and the next we have downpours flooding our streets. But luckily, there’s still plenty you can control yourself. So bring summer into your home! In this blog, you’ll find various tips on how to make your home feel summery this summer vacation.

Holiday vibe in your garden or on your balcony

Is it dry and not too cold? Enjoy a meal outside. Decorate your outdoor space with colorful flowers or tropical-looking plants to create a wonderful vacation vibe. You can do this by placing pots or hanging baskets with fragrant or colorful flowers, such as bougainvillea, oleander, or mini orange trees. Hang up some atmospheric lighting, for example in a large shrub, on a pergola, or from the ceiling of the canopy.

You can find many types of decorative lighting at various garden centers, ranging from warm light and beautiful colors to a colorful, twinkling display. Place cushions on your patio set. What really completes your garden, rooftop terrace, or balcony is a hammock!

And when it gets a bit cooler, a fire pit naturally gives you that ultimate vacation feeling.

Vacation destinations right in your own kitchen

Of course, the food and drinks themselves always help set the mood. A large pitcher of sangria and, for the kids, a well-stocked lemonade dispenser with fresh fruit inside, along with tasty snacks on large platters, are also very summery!

Want to go all out? Then bring the food from your favorite vacation destination into your home. Does Italy give you that ultimate vacation feeling? Then hang a string of garlic, place tomatoes, pasta, or jars of herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary on the counter. Dress the dining table with a pretty checkered tablecloth or one with an olive print, and put on some lovely Italian background music.

Prepare some tasty appetizers with Southern European flavors yourself or pick them up at the store. The deli is sure to have something everyone will love! For inspiration, check out sunnytables.nl. Here you’ll find Mediterranean delicacies, beverages, and table decorations organized by country: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and France.

Tropical vibes in your living room

Bring that summery feeling into your home too. Head to the garden center to look for plants with beautiful green foliage or lovely tropical flowers. At huis-inrichten.com, you’ll find inspiration on how to turn your living room into a delightful vacation spot with plants and accessories.

Don’t want to completely overhaul your entire interior? Then create the right atmosphere with scents. For example, set up an essential oil diffuser with a scent that reminds you of summer, sunshine, and vacation. For me, that’s lotus. This scent instantly takes me back to my favorite little shop in Spain, on a charming shopping street with small terraces in the alley where Spaniards and tourists mingle and enjoy their free time. At Geurwolkje.nl, you’ll find various essential oil diffusers that also look beautiful in your home.

Create a space for yourself with some good reading material

Do you get your vacation vibe mainly from daydreaming on your own? Then why not create a cozy spot for yourself where you can sink in and enjoy a good book or magazine. Sittingbags.nl has a variety of comfortable chairs and bean bags for sale, and there’s sure to be one that fits perfectly into your home so you can sink in and enjoy a good story. And if you don’t have any books on your shelf right now, we also have a few great tips for you on the best bookstores in the country.

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