Summer has never been brighter and more relaxing than at the Northridge apartments at Candlewood North. However, there are steps you can take to prepare your space and create an even more ideal environment for the summer season. Consider trying out these six easy summer decorating ideas:

1. Lighten up

Summer is about paring down and lightening up, and this should be reflected in your décor. Minimize cluttery elements and swap out dark-colored accessories for design pieces that are light and bright. Put away heavy throws, rugs and pillows until next winter. Switch out dark, opaque window treatments for translucent or gauzy fabrics. When it comes to summer decorating, less is more.

2. Cut flowers

Keep freshly cut flowers in bright colors and blooms in your dining room and throughout the house. If you don’t have the budget to buy a new bouquet every week, consider buying a few artificial arrangements in different colors and rotating them every week or two.

3. Botanical fabrics

In addition to (or instead of) cut flowers, swap out solid-color elements such as tablecloths, placemats, lampshades and furniture coverings with lively floral prints and botanical themes. Few things say summer better than bright floral looks. 

4. Wicker furniture

If it’s in your budget, swap out some of your furniture elements for light, breezy, summery wicker versions to create a garden atmosphere in your Northridge apartment. The kitchen table and chairs are a good place to start, but even an accent table or storage bench can add outdoor appeal.

5. Beach or nautical elements

Summer calls to mind long afternoons at the beach, so bring in décor items that reflect those relaxing times. Seashells, sand dollars, driftwood, weathered beach signs, a model sailboat or some sand in a decorative bottle can all bring a little of the seashore into your home.

6. Summer art swap

Swap out your Northridge apartment artwork for summer-themed pieces and scenes in light or bright colors. No need to clutter the space; think minimalist, and choose each piece carefully to create the vibe of a summer vacation rental in your apartment.  

Northridge apartments at Candlewood North are the perfect place to spend your summer. If you aren’t here already, contact us to find out about available units.  

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