Give your home a Sydney summer makeover

With international borders opening and the threat of lockdowns lifted for the time being, now is a great time to have friends over and celebrate the season with a mini-makeover for your home. The warmer months are the perfect time for a refresh, and you might find a few gift ideas too.

We’ve gathered up some summer interior trends. There are so many fantastic boutiques and providers here in Sydney, so you can shop close to home.

Summer interior trends

This summer is all about shades of nature and bold prints. Refreshing earthy tones are in vogue, as are neutral, natural-looking colours. White, chamomile, cream and the colours of an Australian desert all look great against bold green plants, which you can bring indoors to give your home a tropical vibe.

Choose natural fibres like rattan and incorporate texture where you can. Textured cushions and vases make for simple updates or you can choose an amazing textured wallpaper to bring the wow factor. Continue the nature-inspired trend with timber highlights and beautiful stone pieces around your home.

Shapes have changed as well as tones. If you dare, look for curves and flow instead of straight lines. Rounded benches, circle-inspired furniture and archways are all on trend for the summer of 2021/2022. You can also ‘get curvy’ with light pendants, mirrors and rounded tapware.

Note that if you do love straight lines, go skinny. So-called ‘kit kat tiles’ are having a moment right now and look great in bathrooms and kitchens. And if you’re not on board with the natural trend, bold, Seventies prints always look beautiful in the summer months.

The next interior trend that’s hot right now is to introduce handmade items that look anything but mass produced. Dig out family heirlooms, shop vintage or seek out hand-me-downs that make your home unique. Quilts, rugs and furniture are great places to start for your summer makeover.

Where to shop + brands we love

Support local and Aussie-owned businesses by checking out what’s on offer from retailers in Neutral Bay, surrounding suburbs and beyond.

Osier Belle

A local stalwart, Osier Belle has furniture collections that will take your home from understated opulence to cool and quirky. Their rounded wicker pieces are very much on trend. This provider offers design consultations if you want to get your look just right.

Manyara Home

Manyara Home’s Ziggy armchair is spot on trend for summer 2021/2022. Located in Mosman, this retailer also has some comfy-looking textured occasional chairs, rounded table lamps and a collection of kitchenware.

Emro Designs

Emro Designs is an Indigenous-owned business that sells beautiful rugs, mats and cushions.

First Nations artists receive a commission from each sale so they can continue to profit from their work.

Mosman Markets

This wonderful feature on the local calendar is back on with a Christmas market in December. There are over 130 arts and crafts stalls to choose from, so check the Mosman Markets web page each month to confirm the event is going ahead.

Wild Forager

Up the road in Freshwater, Wild Forager has some beautiful curved pieces in natural tones. We love their vases and teak footed trays. You can also pick up a beautiful bunch of flowers.

Mud Australia

Here’s another shop that has some great ceramics. With an outlet in Mosman, Mud Australia sells Australian hand-made porcelain and homewares in gorgeous tones.

Florence Broadhurst Fabrics

Why not stitch up some 100 per cent unique pieces yourself? Follow the natural and neutral or bold and bright trend and make some napkins, tablecloths or cushion covers. Florence Broadhurst Fabrics is proudly Australian-owned and run, with cutting edge digital printing expertise taking place in Sydney.

Home & Giving

A framed print is an easy way to brighten up your home. Choose a nature-inspired design from the collection at Home & Giving. Now open in Mosman, this retailer’s wall art is right in line with 2022 interior trends.

Thinking of selling and wondering what strategic upgrades will add value to your Neutral Bay home? Talk to me and my team today.