We have packed up our jackets, pants, and boots and mentally put away the colors that remind us of colder days.  Summer is on the horizon and so are its vibrant colors.  Read along as I provide summer design tips to help you brighten up your home to better enjoy your summer!

Power Washing

The start of summer is a great time to power wash your home, driveway, sidewalk, and patio.  Most of the pollen from the spring has completed its yearly encroachment on our lives and has left us souvenirs of its existence.  Power washing cleans the remnants of pollen and leaves a home looking refreshed.  It also takes away the allergens from your patio so that it is ready to host those summer night get-togethers. A dark driveway and walkway can detract from the beautiful greenery and flowers that surround your home so don’t neglect to have them power washed as well.   If you don’t own a pressure washer or don’t have the time to delegate to this task, my team and I can power wash for you. 

Flowers & Planters

The beginning of the summer is a great time to plant trees and fill our pots and planters full of flowers!  The beauty of the greenery and flowers creates a perfect ambiance for enjoying the outdoors, not to mention its appeal that will leave your friends and neighbors envious.  

Outdoor Umbrellas

The heat of the summer sun can be intense so adding a beautiful umbrella to your outdoor space is a must.  My friend Emily designs and fabricates gorgeous umbrellas that fit any occasion.  “Emily’s Umbrellas are fully customizable with a wide selection of styles and top-quality hardware. Traditional, modern, elegant or whimsical, you can create the perfect umbrella for your deck, patio or pool. Made with 100% acrylic solution-dyed fabric guaranteed for six years against shrinking, rotting, fading, water, mold, and mildew-resistant.” – Emily’s Umbrellas. And did I mention that they are reversible?!  

Outdoor Furniture

To be able to enjoy your outdoor space during the summer, you have to be comfortable… I’m talking about outdoor furniture cushions.  The harsh conditions of the outdoors can take a toll on your outdoor furniture so the onset of summer is the perfect time to introduce new, vibrant cushions.  My favorite fabric houses that sell outdoor fabrics in the Washington DC area are Kravet, Schumacher, Pindler, and Fabricut.  The best summer fabrics are bright and fun!  So if you are unsure which direction you want to go with your new cushions and outdoor space, let me help you fulfill your outdoor furniture needs and desires.

The summer months will be gone as quickly as they arrived so make the most of them by enjoying the outdoors, entertaining friends and family, relaxing, and grilling.