In the Mood for Summer

With summer here, we’ve brought out the swimsuits and sun tans! It has been quite some time since we’ve had a normal summer day, so the anticipation is definitely here. Let’s think about our excitement for the summer season. Why do we anticipate this season so much? Is it because the kids are out of school, vacations, or even just the warmer weather? Maybe it is the aesthetic. The summer aesthetic is always so fun and cheerful. Summer fashion is filled with bright colors that just embody happiness. There is also an emphasis on the outdoors. Being outdoors also brings us a lot of peace and joy, which could definitely be a factor of the anticipation.

Here is a reminder: This fun summer aesthetic can extend past June, July, August, and September. If you love summer vibes, you can use them even in the winter! This is especially true when it comes to your interior design. Your home is your space, so you have the option to fill it with whatever makes you feel the happiest. Tile and stone are a major part of one’s interior design. Let’s take a look at a few different tiles that embody the joyful summer vibe that can stay in your home all year round.

Plant Life

There’s something about the outdoors that just screams summer! Plants seem to be at their happiest when the sun is at its hottest. During the summer, we tend to see an abundance of flowers, palm trees, and any other kind of greenery you can think of. While indoor plants are always a good idea, you can also make them permanent in the shape of tile. There are so many different custom tile options available here at Bottega. The image seen above is a beautiful mosaic made of recycled glass. Another option could be a handmade and hand-painted floral tile to bring the outdoors in! Incorporating plants in your interior design can create a calming and grounding atmosphere.

Color Happy

image via @shaunaglenn

Did you know that bringing pops of color into your home can actually affect your mood? Sue Kim, a Valspar Color Expert, explained to Country Living that "nature and memories trigger our emotion into happiness, so finding a color that reflects your moment of happiness is the best way to connect with a color.” This doesn’t mean that the colors you include have to be bright, but that they simply spark some sort of happiness within you. Fun colors, such as those seen in the image above, are often associated with the summer months. Oftentimes, the summer months give us great, fun memories.

Teak Goodness

Oh, how we love wooden tiles! This also relates to the idea of incorporating tiles associated with plants into your home. When we look at teakwood tiles specifically, we are reminded of the beach or even a Hawaii-feel. These teakwood tiles can be used in most areas throughout your home and will bring so much life to your space. Using wooden products like these is also very grounding and can help you feel more connected to the world.

Here is your sign to take that summer happiness and extend it into your everyday life! No one is stopping you! Whatever parts of summer make you the happiest, use them to decorate your home. Whether you are wanting to incorporate plants, colors, or teakwood in your tile, we have all of it and more.