Just as we switch our wardrobes from winter to summer and we start wearing our favourite floaty, floral print dresses rather than our trusty pairs of jeans, our bedroom décor could also do with a seasonal refresh.
This is no different where hotels are concerned. As the summer travel season begins and as the pandemic restrictions are relaxed, hoteliers need to start focusing on how to create a positive summery atmosphere for guests to enjoy throughout the warmer months.
Here are just a few ways to make a hotel room feel more summery.
- Fresh bedding, fresh feel
When summer comes, it’s time to pack away our winter linen and swap duvets for lighter quilts or sheets. A lightweight cotton blend or linen sheet will keep you fresh and cool during those summer nights, and you’ll wake up feeling refreshed; so ditch the heavy materials in favour of new bedsheets in breathable, natural materials.
Where colours are concerned, choose calming and relaxing neutral tones like creams, whites and light greys. However, for a burst of colour, you may wish to opt for colourful pillowcases, perhaps in a warm, sunny colour like orange or yellow.
- Let the light in
Sometimes, something as simple as choosing the right pair of curtains can completely change the mood of your bedroom. This summer, start by ditching the heavy curtains in favour of light voiles or net curtains.
Make sure you give your windows a good cleaning too – you want to allow as much natural light in as possible!
If your room doesn’t benefit from enough natural light, mirrors make for a great way to reflect light around your space. Antique mirrors, such as those available from www.antiquesboutique.com, both brighten your room and act as a centrepiece. They can come in a variety of shapes and sizes so there’s guaranteed to be one to suit your style!
- Switch to bright colours
When it comes to colour, summer shades usually require keeping your décor light and bright. Opting for bright colours for armchairs or sofas is a great way to make them pop. If you don’t want to commit to a bold colour just yet, using sofa covers is a wise way to test out what works best for you. This way, you’ll also have the freedom to change colours dependent on season. For the summer, you could go for some bright colours that’ll complement the rest of the room. Nolan Interior has several styles and colours to choose from.
Try to go for a neutral colour palette so it’ll be easier to change your accents every season. Keep your bedroom walls and furniture neutral and add splashes of colour with your accessories.
Repeat the hues in your accent pillows, artwork and bedding pattern.
Wallpaper can also be useful for infusing new colours and vibrant patterns, so you might want to think of creating an accent wall.
- Change focal point
When we talk about the focal point of a bedroom or a hotel room, the bed always acts as the natural centre of attention.
So, what better time to replace that dated centrepiece than when the heat of the summer hits?
Yes, plush, velvety beds may well be sumptuous and warm, but a simple white wooden bed or light metal bed frame with a soft finish might help to make you feel more comfortable on those summer hotel stays.
- Change up your wall art
Hanging up new wall art and paintings is another simple and relatively inexpensive way to change the feel of a hotel room for summer.
From uplifting scenery to colourful botanicals, there’s so much choice out there when it comes to wall decor.
Change out the frames for lighter colours and replace a few pieces in a gallery wall, as sometimes even a few tweaks can change the entire look of an arrangement.
- Nightstand makeover
It’s only too easy to overlook your nightstand when you redecorate but believe me, it pays to focus on the small details sometimes.
Here are just a few ways to revamp your bedside table or nightstand for summer:
- Hang a poster reminding you of summer just above your bedside table
- Place warmly lit lamps or wall lights either side of your wall art
- Keep colours light for all accessories be it picture frames, book covers or your alarm clock
- Finish with seasonal flowers in a glass vase for a final summery touch
- Take advantage of seasonal flowers
As we’ve just touched upon, fresh flowers and foliage can add a beautiful touch to any space.
More than that, this is also a fantastic way to add some summer scent and improve air quality.
Natural scents are so much better and healthier than artificial air fresheners. Adding some seasonal beauties to your bedside table will make your bedroom smell amazing, without filling it with unnatural chemicals or manmade scents.
If you found this post useful, you may also like to check out my tips on how hoteliers can update their hotel rooms for autumn and winter, and how to make hotel bathrooms more environmentally friendly.
What are your top tips for updating a bedroom or hotel room to give it that summery vibe? Share your ideas by commenting below.