Summer Color & Design Themes

Jun 15

With summertime here and in full-force, it’s about time we did an update on thematic ways to decorate! Whether you’re wanting to merely add a few pops of color into your traditional screened porch, or you’re seeking to transform your screened space entirely, there are plenty of ideas in the content to come. Read on for some decorating ideas and feel free to share your personal screened porch pictures with us on social media for the chance to be featured next.

Summertime Color Schemes

The classic approach to summer means incorporating blues, greens, yellows, and pinks into your screened porch space. While other colors can help accent, especially varying based upon chosen theme, those four color groups are the primary choices to elevate a screened space from spring to summer. Some people enjoy having the colors as accents, while others prefer the colors to stand alone. No matter your preference, embrace the summertime colors and allow them to transform your screened porch!

Beach Theme

The stunning beach theme focuses on blues and whites to serve as primary color schemes and accents. While the addition of seashells, sand, and macrame are valuable, they are only a few ways to make a space feel beach-y and summer-ready. Bright accent pillows can help to incorporate the ‘feel’ of coral and underwater beach life, while table-top lanterns and fairy lights hung throughout the space can help to lighten the atmosphere and overall mood. A beach themed screened porch should feel as though one is stepping into a beachside oasis every time they step through the door.

Boho/Tropics Theme

The cozy, relaxing boho/tropical theme focuses on greens and creams to serve as primary color schemes and accents. While the addition of plants, light throw blankets, and unique table-top decor are valuable, they are only a few ways to make a space feel relaxing and tropical. Muted accent pillows, corner shaded floor lamps, and wooden furniture can help to accentuate the tropical screened porch ‘feel’ without overpowering any of the statement colors. What’s more - thick hanging light strands and draped curtains of differing sizes can help to evolve the boho-esc atmosphere. A boho/tropical themed screened porch should feel calming and centering.

Playful/Colorful Theme

The playful and colorful theme should be just as the name suggests - playful and colorful. The use of reds, pinks, vibrant greens and blues, as well as yellows will help to play up the energetic ‘feel’ of the screened porch. The incorporation of fluffy accent pillows, fun table-top decorations, and quirky lighting sources can truly make this space, although they are but a few of the ways that a playful/colorful themed screened space can be created. A playful/colorful themed screened porch should feel as though it’s an endless party, ready for friends and family at all moments of the day and night.

Keeping It Classy Theme

While there are many ways to add vibrancy to your screened porch space, there’s equally nothing wrong with keeping things basic and classy. If you enjoy the use of muted colors and whites as the ‘show-stopper,’ perhaps a classy theme is a better choice for you. By adding plants, traditional lighting sources, and neutral colors as accents, the entire screened porch feels relaxing but seasonally-lacking. A classy themed screened porch should feel ready to take on all seasons and all holidays, while maintaining a sense of wonder and intrigue to visiting friends and family.