Summer Living Room Trends: Revitalise your Space with Vibrant Décor

Vibrant décor is topping this year's summer interior design trends for the modern living room. Air-conditioned interiors become our sanctuary as the summer heat soars, so breathe new life into your living room and make time spent indoors a pleasure. You can revitalise your space with just a few stylish additions by playing with colour and form. Whether your living room backdrop is minimalist or maximalist, you can elevate your space for a fresh and fun summer of entertaining and relaxation.

Brights are back

Inject energy into your living room this summer with bold, bright colours. If your living space is a haven of soft hues, you can use bright accessories to add impactful colour pops. Stay in vogue with the year's most coveted shades, from peach and damson to deep blues and greens, each tapping into the popular Mediterranean colour palettes of 2024.  

Crate & Barrel's attractive range of throw pillows lets joyful colour dance across your seating area. You can also pick up these tonal accents through pouffes, pillar candles, wall art, and decorative accessories. Whether you colour block or harness playful patterns, threading a bright theme through your living room is the simplest way to transform your space.  

Biophilic bliss 

In summer 2024, the biophilic trend is breezing into homes, bringing the outdoors in. You can evoke the shady tranquillity of cool forest with deep earthy green sofa throws and floor rugs and choose bold botanical prints for your sofa pillows or statement wallpaper. 

Invoke the indoor-outdoor ambience with a solid-wood coffee table and console; add rustic rattan accents through woven storage baskets and drink coasters, while potted plants can add a backdrop of leafy green that enables your vibrant décor to sing. Crate & Barrel has a wide selection of faux plants for those who want a living room overflowing with nature without the commitment to caring for plants. Choose larger designs to sit in front of French doors or floor-to-ceiling windows to filter sunshine for a cooler lounging experience and evocative dappled shade.

The art of displaying

If you want to spice up your minimalist living room this summer but don't know how to incorporate vivid colours cohesively, embrace the trending art of displaying. Arranging a collection of treasured decorative pieces on a mantlepiece, display shelf, or dresser is the perfect way to introduce a splash of colour and sculptural form without causing a stylistic clash. If you're drawn to one of the season's nautical-inspired blue and white ornaments or a striking baby pink vase, styling your bold piece as a focal point allows you to introduce colour within a minimalist setting. 

If you love the maximalist approach, use your displays to layer colours, texture, heights, and form. Celebrate your love of the bold and beautiful with a bookcase or collection of floating shelves, curating a feast for the eyes. 

Spark joy with a living room that inspires and delights, using summery shots of colour and peaceful nods to nature.