It may be summer, but British weather is famously unpredictable. One week brings a heatwave, glorious sunshine, and vibrant blue skies – the next, rain.

While sunshine is never a guarantee, there are ways to bring the essence of the season into your home that are perfect for those rain-filled summer days.

Transform Your Conservatory Into a Orangery

If you’re lucky enough to have a conservatory, consider turning it into an orangery for the summer. Choose sunshine shades, such as yellows and oranges, and take inspiration from Mediterranean styling. Such as rattan furniture, woven textures, and ceramic decorative items.

Historically, an orangery was a room for residents to grow exotic plants and citrus fruits. Therefore, it only makes sense to utilise the space in a similar way and grow and house plants of your own.  

Not only will an orangery be a room to appreciate the beauty of your garden no matter the weather, but be a haven to relax and surround yourself by the beauty of nature.

Embrace the Maritime Trend

Sardine and sailor motifs caught your attention this summer?

According to Etsy, ‘the trend is all about embracing the raw, untamed spirit of the sea,’ and is ‘inspired by real-deal fishermen and seafarers.’ On clothing, tablecloths, and even jewellery – the maritime trend is perfect for summer and easy to incorporate into the home

As seen in stores in the form of fish-shaped vases, sardine everything, and prints of anything sailor-related, such as anchors and ships.

You can try out this fun trend as subtly or as statement-making as you like, through decorative trinkets, replacing the vase on your windowsill with a fish-shaped one, or even something as small as a coaster.

Flower Room Ideas

Flowers, flowers, and more flowers - but more than just fresh bouquet in a vase.

While designing a flower room, explore the different way to infuse the joy of flowers throughout the room. Get inventive, and turn to fabrics and unused spaces, such as a floral bedspread, artwork, or even large flower shaped items such as rugs or tables.

To ensure continuity of the room, be mindful of the colour palette – whether you’re opting for muted pastel shades or an explosion of colour.  By sticking to a similar colour scheme, the room will feel intentional and not as though it’s been decorated for a themed party.

Create an Indoor Al Fresco Dining Experience

British summer and al fresco dining are far from a reliable pairing but that doesn’t mean you can’t mimic the feeling indoors.

Slat panels in a neutral colour can create a backdrop for your dining table that brings the essence of nature inside. This nod to the outdoors can be amplified with a tablescape that rivals the vibrancy of flower beds in full bloom – think colourful tablecloths, vibrant tableware, and a centrepiece of your favourite summer flowers.

There’s something about summer that always feels like a mini reset, a season that offers the perfect opportunity to embrace joyful and fun décor ideas. British weather may be unpredictable, but there are countless ways to bring the beauty of the season indoors. Why not try one of these ideas today and share your favourite summer styling tips with us?