As the 2017 summer reaches record highs, holidaymakers are looking to relax in easy luxury. A laidback summer look does not require all new furniture, simply mix classic furniture items with a fresh palette, natural fibres and simple summer essentials. The addition of beautiful linens and room accessories are an easy way give guest rooms a fresh, seasonal update.
A base of neutral tones creates a blank canvas upon which to create a beautiful, seasonal look. Add touches of pale green, such as Resene Envy, and mix in soft teal shades and earthy browns, which create a cool, refreshing interior. Bring the outdoors in with natural fibres; soft woven baskets, in shades like Resene Piha Sand, are the perfect place to store a few fluffy white bath towels, and a kilim rug provides a lovely flooring option. Indoor plants are a perfect addition to a summer room; place a potted fern or orchid on the sideboard.
Perfecting summer bedding is essential; light layers of soft linen sheets, in a variety of neutral tones like Resene Double Alabastor, are ideal for warm summer nights. A feather-light knitted throw or padded comforter in a soft shade like Resene Greige completes the layering, and gives bedding the finishing touch.
Summer living and dining is also important when keeping guests comfortable during the heat. Keep glassware plentiful, glass jugs and tumblers are essential for summer cocktails and juices, and coloured glasses can provide a modern pop of colour. Colourful Turkish-style towels are on-trend, and lovely folded by the pool for guests to enjoy in hues similar to Resene Blue Lagoon. A few pieces of outdoor furniture complete the indoor-outdoor flow; a selection of classic chairs and loungers in neutral shades, such as Resene Double Biscotti, are timeless. A hammock slung between two sturdy trees makes a lovely nook for guests to relax and read.
