
{"id":2555,"date":"2021-07-28T09:22:10","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T09:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2026-06-18T07:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:35:26","slug":"summer-fabrics-and-colours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/summer-fabrics-and-colours\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Creating a Light and Airy Summer Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few things rival a British summer\u2019s day at its best. Think sunlight streaming through open windows, the scent of freshly cut grass drifting in from the garden, flowerbeds in full bloom, and those long golden evenings that seem to stretch on forever. Our homes naturally respond to this vibrant summer energy, too, welcoming in more light, softer colours, and a sense of freshness that makes our rooms feel a little more alive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we share our top summer interior design ideas, complete with room styling tips and colour palette recommendations, to help you create a light and airy home this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The 3 main principles of light and airy home design<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Colour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Colourful-bathroom-scene-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful bathroom scene\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light and airy home design is all about embracing those softer, paler colours that open up your space and maximise the amount of natural lighting filtering in. But pale doesn\u2019t necessarily mean just plain white \u2013 shades like cream, oatmeal, limestone, duck egg, pale cornflower, soft pink, and warm butter can all help brighten up your room without making it feel cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Texture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Yellow-and-teal-styling-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow and teal styling\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture is just as important as colour. Natural, breezy fabrics like linen and linen union help to bring softness and movement to your space, making it feel relaxed rather than overly polished. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/plain-linen-union-cream\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain Linen Union<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fabrics work beautifully for summer schemes, creating a gentle base that you can then layer with other floral, striped, spotty, and checked fabrics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Kites-Cabin-Tallet-400kb-13-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting is the final step that truly completes your room. Heavy, thick curtains can make your space feel closed in, so consider lighter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/made-to-measure-curtains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">made to measure curtains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/made-to-measure-roman-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roman blinds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help frame your window without overwhelming it. You could also place a mirror near a window to move daylight around the room, or invest in some pale fabric lampshades to create a soft glow in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Room-specific summer interior design ideas\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply the above principles of light and airy home design to any room in your home \u2013 for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bring freshness into your living room<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Artisan-Collection-400kb-43-1-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We tend to spend a lot of time in our living rooms, and it\u2019s often where our most-loved furniture sits. For that reason, it rarely needs a complete seasonal change \u2013 just a few little touches here and there to refresh your scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest ways to refresh your living space is introducing a new lampshade, a lighter pair of curtains, or some summery scatter cushions. These soft furnishings instantly make your room feel fresher and more open, without the need for a complete redesign. And what\u2019s more, they\u2019re so easy to change with the seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour combinations to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cream, Duck Egg &amp; Buttercup, or Dove, Limestone &amp; Soft Cornflower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fabrics to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/cow-parsley-duck-egg-cornflower\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cow Parsley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/wild-fern-duck-egg-smoke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild Fern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/sunflower-detail-light-indigo-cloud-moss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, paired with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/plain-linen-union-cream\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain Linen Union<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/french-ticking-buttercup-clay\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Ticking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Create a restful summer bedroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Spotty-Stripe-wallpaper-in-bedroom-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Spotty Stripe wallpaper in bedroom\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bedrooms are often one of the calmest spaces in your home, making them the perfect place to embrace a lighter, more restful feel for summer. The goal here is to create a serene retreat where you can relax and unwind at the end of a busy day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bed is always a good place to begin, as it usually takes up the most visual space. Swapping your heavier winter bedding for a lighter quilt or coverlet will instantly make your bedroom feel much fresher for summer. You could also add a few cushions for softness and texture, or even update your upholstered headboard if it feels a little dark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour combinations to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Lily Pink, Natural Linen &amp; Mallow, or Duck Egg, Lettuce &amp; Light Indigo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fabrics to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/fine-foliage-duck-egg-moss-light-indigo-soft-cornflower\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine Foliage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/little-fern-lily-pink\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Fern<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/down-to-earth-duck-egg-denim-forget-me-not\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down to Earth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, softened with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/may-blossom-smoke-light-peach\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May Blossom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/pretty-maids-damson-winter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretty Maids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lighten up your kitchen and dining space<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cow-Parsley-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen decorated with green patterned fabrics\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our kitchens and dining rooms often come into their own in summer. You can open your doors to the garden and fill your space with fresh air and natural light, and enjoy slow, relaxed meals surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often the smaller details that make the biggest difference in these spaces. You could install a new Roman blind in a fresh botanical fabric to instantly lighten up your kitchen space. Or, you could introduce a new tablecloth, table runner, or seat cushion in your dining area as a quick seasonal update, while still keeping the room practical for everyday use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour combinations to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Straw, Clay &amp; Sand, or Pigeon, Moss &amp; Ochre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fabrics to try<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/cow-parsley-teal-pigeon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cow Parsley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/up-in-the-air-duck-egg-speedwell-cornflower\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up in the Air<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your kitchen, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/simple-ticking-detail-teal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Ticking Detail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/stripe-and-dash-apple-green-raspberry\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stripe &amp; Dash<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your dining space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bring summer into your home with Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Autumnal-outdoor-scene-with-a-drum-shade-in-May-Blossom-Light-Peach-Charcoal--400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Drum lampshade in patterned fabric\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics, we\u2019re proud to offer a fantastic selection of unique, nature-inspired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/collections\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fabrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are perfect for adding a touch of summer to your space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re drawn to bold, botanical prints or gentle stripes, our fabrics are designed to bring colour and pattern into your home just in time for the season ahead. All our fabrics are available by the metre, or you can use them across our made to measure service to create beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/made-to-measure-curtains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curtains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/made-to-measure-roller-blinds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blinds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/cushions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cushions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/made-to-measure-lampshades\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lampshades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/quilts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quilts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upholstered furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help choosing the right colours or fabrics for your home? Our in-house interior designer, Tania, offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/homedesignservice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free design consultations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help bring your vision to life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.10to8.com\/book\/lbmexi-free\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your slot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get ready to create a light and airy summer home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>How can I make my home feel light and airy for summer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your home feel light and airy for summer, start by introducing softer colours, natural textures, and lighter window treatments. You could swap out your heavy, thick curtains for a lighter and breezier pair, or scatter a few fun cushions across your sofa that bring out the vibrancy of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>What colours work best for a summery home colour palette?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your summery colour palette doesn\u2019t have to be all white. Soft neutrals, gentle blues, warm yellows, and muted greens often feel much fresher and more welcoming than white. Try combinations like Cream, Duck Egg &amp; Buttercup in your living space, or Straw, Clay &amp; Sand in your kitchen\/dining room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Which fabrics are best for summer interior design?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural fabrics such as linen and linen union are ideal for summer interior design, bringing softness, texture, and a relaxed feel to any room. Vanessa\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/fabric\/plain-linen-union-cream\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain Linen Union<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fabrics work beautifully in summer schemes, especially when layered with delicate floral prints and gentle stripes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>How can I update my home for summer without redecorating?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to update your home for summer without redecorating, you could try refreshing your cushions, adding a new lampshade, changing your Roman blinds, or choosing lighter curtains. These updates can help your home feel brighter and more seasonal, without needing to change the whole room.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few things rival a British summer\u2019s day at its best. 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