A living room with yellow walls and plants.

Summer coming around can spark a need for a change in your home. When you think of change, you think of redecorating, or redoing the garden. Who says that changes must be complicated or expensive? Here are a few ways you can freshen your space for the new season, on a small budget!

Change your bedding

Bedding on a silver bedframe.

Sometimes, the easiest thing to do is also the most effective. Buying yourself some new bedding can not only add a new lease of life to your bedroom, but also make you feel good too! Why not try our range of gorgeous bed linen sets? You never know; you might find the perfect one!

 

Try some summer scents

A candle in a votive.

Candles are a quick and easy way of changing the mood in your house. The same way that sweet, warm scents are used at Christmas, you can used fresh, clean scents to make your home seem more summery. Try to go for smells that involve citrus, or are very clean, like fresh cotton. You can even use candle holders or diffusers as extra accessories in your home!

 

Add outdoor lights for entertaining

2 solar lights.

Solar lights are a great way to add brightness to your outdoor area. They require very little upkeep and are super easy to install. They can create ambience in your garden or bring a bit of much needed brightness to a dark corner: they are incredibly versatile! We have a wide range of solar lights, so why not have a look at our website to see if anything takes your fancy?

 

Jazz up your patio

An outdoor patio set with a rug.

Outdoor dining is a mainstay in the warmer months, and it can be difficult if you don’t have the right facilities. Adding a nice outdoor rug and some floor cushions is a brilliant way to add a bit of pizazz to your entertaining area, without breaking the bank! Combined with some gorgeous flowers and plants in decorative pots, and maybe some stools or benches, you’ll be party ready in no time!

 

Make yourself some new accessories

A person crocheting.

You don’t have to buy everything to jazz up your house! Why not learn a new skill, like macrame or crochet, and make some new cushions for your sofa? Why not learn how to sew and make yourself a new throw blanket for your bed? The possibilities are endless, but you’ll be so impressed with yourself for making something – and you’ll be able to tell all your guests about it!