Due to leakages and other types of water damage, people have to make various changes around the house. This helps to make it a safer place for the residents. However, paying attention to only safety is not sufficient. You will have to pay attention to the design of the home as well. This is because the monsoon makes your home feel dark and gloomy. However, just by making a few changes to your home interior design, you can make it appear bright and appealing. These do not have to be big and expensive changes. Even small and budget-friendly changes can make a lot of difference. If you are not sure about how to brighter up your home during the monsoon, here are a few quick decor tips you will love:
01 of 06 Decorate the space with flowers
As mentioned earlier, the interiors appear very gloomy. To make it more appealing you can consider adding different colours to the space. However, adding colours does not mean you have to paint or buy colourful decor items. Even simple and natural elements can be considered for this purpose. For instance, you can add flowers to your home decor. They are a great choice because you can find them in many different colours and at very affordable rates. A few popular flowers you can use are peonies, lilies, and tulips. If you have jasmines and hibiscus in your backyard, pluck a few and put them in your vases. Besides the flowers, you must pay attention to the vases as well. Opt for designs that match your house design. If you do not have regular vases in your home, you can wine bottles instead as well.
02 of 06 Always place an umbrella stand near the entry
People very commonly use umbrellas during monsoons. It will keep you protected from getting wet. However, when you enter your home with a wet umbrella, you end up leaving a trail of water behind you. You will encounter the same issue when guests visit your home during the rainy season. To overcome this issue, just leave an umbrella stand by the door. Hence, whenever someone enters the home, you can point that space out for storing umbrellas. You do not have to buy an umbrella stand from the market for this. A lot of items lying around in the house can be used as an umbrella stand. From vases to baskets, there are plenty of options you can take into consideration. Leave a few fun colour umbrellas in the stand for an appealing look.
03 of 06 Add beautiful colours using cushions
With the grey skies above you, there is a very high chance that your home will appear gloomy and dark. As a result, the interiors can appear boring and unappealing. To breathe life into the space, you must add pops of colours to the home decor. One of the easiest ways to add pops of colours to home decor is by adding colourful cushions to the space. You can consider colours like blue, turquoise, tangerine, citrus, pinks, etc. If you already have lots of cushions in your home, you do not have to buy more cushions. Just replacing their cover will be sufficient.
04 of 06 Replace your old window treatments
Window treatments are a very crucial part of home decor. They add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to the space. However, this does not mean you can use the same window treatments throughout the year. The window treatments should be changed depending on the weather. During the monsoon, you must not install heavy draperies like velvet draperies, jacquard draperies, and cotton draperies. They tend to absorb more moisture and will make the home feel musty. Instead, you should find lighter fabric or lace curtains that even allow natural light to enter indoors.
05 of 06 All-weather proof doormat
Since the roads get wet in monsoons, your shoes can drag a lot of dirt inside the home. Even if your shoe rack is just by the door, the entry point can get very dirty. To prevent it, you must place an all-weather proof doormat at your front door. Whenever you or your guests enter the house, the shoes can be easily wiped on the doormat and your home interior design will stay clean. Materials like jute, coir, and recycled rubber are considered the ideal choice for this purpose. If the material is not ideal for the monsoon season, it can get ruined.
06 of 06 Install wind chimes
Although it may not add more functionality to your house design, you can consider installing one on your balcony or in your room. If you are installing one in your room, make sure it is placed near a window. Whenever the wind blows, you will be able to hear the chimes.
