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Just like Spring, Summer brings it’s own weather, colors, smells and mood. So it’s only natural that you’d feel the urge to do something to compliment the new season… decor wise.

Now I know what you’re thinking, “Who’s got the time and cash to redecorate every season”? Well it doesn’t have to be as difficult or expensive as most of you might think. There’s no need to make big changes to your decor in order to get a new vibe or mood from a room.

A favorite summer accessory of mine is a nice bright bouquet of fresh flowers (my wife likes them even more). Now I’ll admit, I wasn’t always a fan of flowers, probably because most people I know always go overboard, but if you keep it simple and clean they can really brighten and open up a room.

Since it’s summer time, I prefer light and brightly colored flowers… a small bouquet of wildflowers perhaps. They’re not too expensive and can last for quite a while if you take care to change their water regularly.

Some great ideas on placement:

If you have a fireplace, try cleaning it out and placing a nice bouquet of wildflowers in the firebox. This will brighten and lighten that area and give it a summery feel.

Do you have a shoe cabinet, dresser or small table in your foyer? If you do, it’s the perfect place for displaying fresh flowers. Their fragrance will fill the entryway and lift your spirits every time you walk through the front door.

Of course the bathroom is a perfect spot for a single perfect rose in a slim, modern vase… maybe on the vanity or washing machine? It takes up a minimum of countertop space and provides a great focal piece in a room that is usually very utilitarian.

Be careful not to buy any types that you may be allergic too though, it defeats the purpose.

Also, if you plan on decorating your bedroom with a nice bouquet of flowers, be aware that some species may give off more scent (and pollen) at different times of the day… although I’m not sure how much this applies to cut flowers, better check with your local florist.

I’ll be posting more on low cost summer decorating tips later.