Welcome Summer Moving Sunshine In!

window box by jenny downing (CC BY 2.0)

Summer moving is the most popular season for moving homes. Here in California, summer means lots of sunshine  and family beach days! We at NorthStar Moving® love summer moving and the moving that  sunshine into your home! Summer moving is the best time for Moving Happiness Home™ and moving some fun indoors. These décor trend tips are here to help you summer-ize your home. Start your summer moving by moving all of your heavy blankets into storage containers, use brighter colors, and get in the summertime spirit. You’ll be glad you did it.

Use Bright Colors and Flowers

Use brighter colors such as yellow, orange and light green and blue to freshen things up:

Moving Flower
Photo by Vince Alongi

• Buy bright slip covers for your couches and chairs if they are dark patterns of colors.

• Freshen up your garden and plant some colorful flowers like pansies.

• White is a great color for summer. Moving a bright white table cloth or placemats onto your kitchen table will create a summer feel. From throw pillows to white curtains, white has summer written all over it.

• Even if you don’t  have summer moving plans, buying fresh-cut flowers for your home are a sure way to brighten up any room!

Use Fruits

Summer fruit, such as oranges, lemons, and berries always bring color and brightness:

Moving Fruit
Photo by kim siciliano salem

• Make a place on kitchen counter with display of fresh fruit such as pineapple, limes and lemons.

• Take a simple pitcher of water and add some of your favorite fresh fruit for a bright, summery display. Let berries, lemons or limes soak in the water. It will look like summer and encourage you and visitors to drink more water!

• Use citrus-based candles (Tangerine/Lemon) to give your home a summery and fresh scent.

• Fill a clear vase with lemons and/or limes for bright, fruity (and inexpensive) décor.

Use What You Have

Fix-up and take-away some things for that summer look:

Moving Window
Photo by courtneyBolton

• Make sure all of your home’s windows and window screens are clean. Let in that fresh air!

• Take down the drapes for a brighter more open look and you’ll find summer moving right in.

• When the house is warm, the last thing you’ll want to look at is clutter. Moving unnecessary items off your counters will give the kitchen a more open/airy look.

• Take a look at your outdoor furniture. Does it need to be freshened up a bit? Perhaps add new cushions and sand wood as needed.

• This summer moving your family’s summer sports gear to the front of the garage will get you all moving. Store skis and snowboards in the back.

If your planning a on summer moving this year, check out NorthStar Moving®’s packing tips for a safer and happier summer moving time.