Let’s be honest. No one is deep-cleaning their baseboards in July. We’re all doing the bare minimum - refilling our ice cube trays and pretending that lying very still counts as productivity. But your home? It’s still out here, absorbing the chaos, collecting clutter, and begging for just a little attention.
The good news? You don’t need to renovate your entire apartment to make it feel like summer. You just need a few strategic touches (read: textiles, color, maybe a ceramic thing) to trick your space into thinking it’s living its best slow-living, lemon-water lifestyle.
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Start with Something Soft (Because Obviously)
First tip: If you're going to do just one thing for your home this season, make it adding a cotton woven throw blanket. Why? Because it instantly looks intentional. Drape it over the couch, the bed, a chair, or your legs while pretending to read a book - you’ve just added texture, warmth, and taste. No sweat. Literally - they’re breathable.
And if you’re thinking, “A blanket? In this heat?” Yes. This is interior design, not logic.
Our current favorites? The oldies (but goldies) that just happen to be on sale. They’re soft, beautiful, weirdly emotionally supportive, and surprisingly multipurpose. (Picnic blanket, wall hanging, nap enabler... you get it.)
Shop your own emotional support blanket
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Layer in Color Without Regret
Here’s the trick to looking like you “get” interior design: play with layers, not commitment. You don’t need to repaint anything or have a life-altering rug moment. Just bring in a few woven coasters, a colorful trivet, or even a casual stack of well-designed books that everyone will notice. Add a bright fruit bowl, hang a tiny-but-mighty wall hook, or swap in a patterned tea towel that says “I have a personality and a kitchen.”
It’s all about the little things - those unexpected, maybe-a-little-weird details that make your space feel thoughtful without feeling try-hard. You’re not overthinking it. You’re layering with intention.
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Closing Thoughts from a Blanket in the Corner
You don’t need a full rebrand. You just need a throw blanket that matches your vibe and maybe a napkin that makes your takeout look curated. Whether you're styling a sunroom, a shoebox apartment, or something in between, your space can feel good this summer - with just a few soft, colorful, very cute upgrades.
So hydrate, romanticize your mediocre salad, and let your home catch the summer vibe.
Shop the Look. Style the Softness. Feel Something.