Savannah GA Decorating Ideas

I love, LOVE a home with ambiance. I am not bound by one particular decorating style, but I do love a room that oozes ambiance. Most people are affected by the ambiance of a room even if they don’t know why a room makes them happy, draws them in, or actually might make them feel uncomfortable.  The atmosphere of a room should be personal and creative…..somewhere you want to spend your time in.   The more senses we can engage in our home, especially in ways that are personal to us (our own favorite scents, textures, colors, patterns, etc.), the more we are going to love the feel of our home. I love a home that is filled with things that are basically snapshots of a person’s life. By looking at their accessories you see a part of who they are, their things tell a story.

To make our homes a true reflection of who we really are, we should strive to have a collection of unique objects.  It could be something as simple as a cluster of beautiful framed family photos, a unique vase, to a striking oil painting or decorative mirror. If your home is lacking some special little details, we would love to assist you in discovering your own unique style…..a  personal and creative home you could really enjoy spending time in!

Spring is over and summer is in full swing here in the Low Country. For most of us, this means shedding long sleeves and dark colors in exchange for shorts, tank tops and those beautiful, bright colors. But what does the change in seasons mean for your home? How do you make your interior space reflect the changes going on outdoors?  Here are just a few tips and trends that make changing your décor with the seasons easy, breezy and breath taking. 

Does your house have a primarily neutral palette? Try trading darker accent colors for lighter and brighter colors. Love your red pillows too much to throw them in storage til fall? Try partnering them with some white or ivory accent pillows. Or if you’re feeling Patriotic, try going with an All-American theme for the summer months.  

Bring out the Seashells! Replace rocks in hurricanes and apothecaries with your favorite seashells. Line a few of your favorite shells along your mantle or fill a bowl with them for display on your cocktail table.  

Fresh flowers bring life to any home. Try keeping bouquets of fresh flowers in each room. They’ll brighten your day…and your décor!  

Fresh fruit also makes a beautiful and easy centerpiece…and there’s a fruit to coordinate with just about any décor.  Lemons are always a burst of beautiful bright color. Mix them with limes, green or red apples or pomegranates for a stunning (and tasty) burst of color! Use them as the base for an arrangement whole or in slices. The possibilities are endless!  

 None of these sound like they’d fit the bill for your space? Look outside for inspiration. The colors and textures of summer provide inspiration a-plenty! Still not sure about how to get started? Visit us at Cindy Barnett Interiors and we’ll help you bring the warmth and beauty of summer into your home!