Cover A summer home interior (Photo: Eoneren / Getty Images)
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Scorching heat, longer days? It’s officially summer season! Here are seven items to add to your space
There are plenty of ways to embrace summer’s warmth, including long road trips, swimming in the pool, and eating frozen sweets. For others, it means giving their spaces a humble makeover.
Out with the old and in with the new! Say goodbye to heavy drapes and dark hues and hello to vibrant colours and soft, airy fabrics. Adorn your living space with botanical prints, rattan or wooden decor, and anything with a tropical motif to infuse nature into it.
In this article, we list seven summer-inspired decor accents that evoke the essence of summertime.
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1. Wooden Stool: Elou PH
Ed, the one-man team behind Elou PH, knows how to work with wooden furniture. Among his most notable works is the Stoolito, a chair inspired by offbeat, neat, and purist forms that complement age-old and tested joinery techniques.
His works are typically designed to look light and straightforward, with real attention to the details. Stripped to its simplest and most essential form, the Stoolito chair is a “purist’s dream”. Its offbeat appearance complements the amazing craftsmanship, which features age-old and tested joinery techniques.
2. Le Bambole Armchair
This summer is all about prints and bright colours! Put a pop of red and white into your living area through the exclusive Le Bambole armchair featuring the captivating “Fungi Forest” print upholstery from the Stella McCartney summer 2022 runway collection. Celebrate 50 years of timeless design with this dream collaboration, which blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.
3. Patterned Curtains: Elements Fabrics x Colefax and Fowler
What did we say about patterns? You and your guests will be in awe with these patterned fabrics by Colefax and Fowler. This intricate design quickly brightens the place with little to no effort. This timeless classic also provides a touch of elegance for those who want to build a sophisticated ambience.
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4. Plant basket: Rattan Collective PH
What better way to feel the tropical breeze than to put plants inside the house? This plant basket from Rattan Collective PH provides a perfect spot to place your beloved greens. Crafted with precision and style, the solihiya baskets come in three sizes: small (26 x 26 cm), medium (38 x 38 cm), and large (48 cm in diameter x 43 cm in height).
5. Calligaris' Haven Armchair: Furnitalia PH
There can never be enough armchairs in the living room. If you’re after a more rustic and cosy vibe, consider this one from Furnitalia PH. Its earthy tone, rounded shapes, and folded armrests immediately set the summer mood at home.
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6. La Jola Baskets: Serena & Lily
Nothing will match the summer vibe that Serena & Lily’s La Jola baskets give off. Take this home when you want an extra storage space that does not sacrifice style. These baskets offer plenty of space for your items and can be used as stylish decor.
7. Round Dining Table and Wavy Dinnerware: Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia’s round dining table and wavy dinnerware bring the summer vibe to your kitchen or dining area! Picture this elegant table wrapped with the brand’s best-selling Dame Dining chairs, which will surely bond you and your guests for leisurely meals. Top it all off with the Nadia Satin-Matte dinnerware, which almost looks like the waves of the ocean.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
