Summer Sun! It's great for the spirit and it's a great time to refresh your bedroom. If you've been burying yourself in that cozy room for chilly spring nights, it's time to lighten up. Using bright whites to soft crèmes as a base is only the beginning. There's nothing like the feeling of slipping into fresh, crisp, high thread count sheets at the end of a busy day of sun, surf, and fun! Use those crisp white sheets and bed coverings to give you that luxury hotel, on vacation feeling. Once you have the basics, it's time to add just a pop of color. Whether it's a strong navy, rich red, or the colors in your garden like mango or lime or lemon you can add some zest with pillows and simple panels on the windows. Now it's time lighten up the load on your rooms surfaces. Remove any cluttering accessories and let the pieces speak for themselves. One simple larger
accessory on a chest of drawers set just off center will draw the eye to your beautiful furnishings. Part of what makes vacations so wonderful is low maintenance housekeeping. By simplifying the look of your bedroom you accomplish two goals. One: easy clean up at the end of the day, and two: clarity for the mind. Both are exactly what we need to refresh our spirit. Finish up by truly bringing the outside in. Find that fresh Hydrangea, Iris, or Amaranthus growing in the garden, or whatever is handy to keep the summer air flowing in. Enjoy!
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by Bob Gaynor