Chosen theme: Summer Simplicity: Essential Minimalist Decor. Step into an airy season of calm, where sunlight, soft textures, and a clean palette invite you to breathe easier at home. Subscribe for weekly ideas, and share your minimalist summer moments with our community.
Summer Palette Essentials
Warm whites feel sun-kissed and forgiving in strong daylight, avoiding the harshness of stark pure white. Pair bone walls with straw baskets, unglazed ceramics, and pale oak to create a soft horizon that grounds the space without stealing attention.
Choose seafoam, pale citrus, or driftwood gray for cushions and throws. Last summer, we swapped a single cushion cover to sage and it transformed the mood instantly. Tell us your go-to quiet accent that refreshes without overpowering the room.
Bleached oak, travertine, linen, and unglazed terracotta echo the beach without resorting to clichés. Keep finishes matte to reduce glare in bright rooms. A single travertine tray can corral essentials while reinforcing the calm, neutral summer spectrum.
Textiles That Breathe
Linen’s long flax fibers wick moisture and let air circulate, which is why it feels cooler in heat. Embrace the relaxed wrinkles; they read as intentional texture. Wash often for softness, and keep tones neutral so the fabric’s natural slub takes center stage.
Textiles That Breathe
Percale’s tight weave feels crisp on summer nights, while gauzy muslin curtains flutter beautifully in a breeze. Layer two weights for depth without heaviness. Share your favorite summer bedding combination, and we will feature a curated reader roundup next week.
A single leafy branch in a tall, narrow vase creates movement and silhouette. Inspired by ikebana, the negative space becomes part of the arrangement. Position it where sunlight skims the leaves, and watch the wall behind it turn into a quiet artwork.