How to Paint and Decorate Inside Your Summer House
Selecting paint colours that complement the natural beauty of the garden will transform your summer house into an extension of home, while thoughtful decor will create an oasis of relaxation and entertainment.
Water-based paints offer low odour and easy clean-up, so painting your summer house can be an eco-friendly endeavor. Additionally, their added durability protects wood against mould and mildew growth.
Paint Colors
Color can be one of the quickest and cost-effective ways to update your summer house. Selecting an inviting hue is key for creating an inviting space to relax or entertain guests – however finding the perfect shade may prove to be difficult.
Before beginning to select colors for swatching, familiarize yourself with the available paint families. These groups are organized based on hue and saturation levels of their hue, ranging from warm hues that stimulate to cooler tones that induce calm spaces – making it easier for you to choose one that complements your interior space perfectly.
Think carefully about how existing colors in your garden affect whether or not you want your summerhouse to blend seamlessly into the environment, or become an eye-catching focal point. For instance, if your garden contains lush green plants and trees with blooming flowerbeds and tree canopies, soft blue or sea-green paint might make a striking accent against its natural splendor.
Lighter shades are great way to give the illusion of airiness and space in a summer house, creating an open and airy ambiance. Furthermore, you can use colorful accent colors as an opportunity to bring some personality and create an inviting garden room space.
Alternatively, for a more subdued appearance, neutral colors like beige or gray provide a versatile foundation for furniture and decor of all styles. Their clean and timeless appearance make updating your summer house with new pieces simple without needing to repaint.
Before selecting a paint color for your garden room, be mindful of its lighting conditions and how they fluctuate throughout the day. Color can appear drastically different in different lighting sources; north-facing rooms tend to have cooler light that can wash out warmer tones while south-facing rooms receive warm sunlight all day round, potentially turning some hues yellow or orange in comparison.
Purchase high-quality paints designed to withstand outdoor conditions, to protect both wood and your paint job from wear-and-tear. Furthermore, these special formulations dry faster so you can quickly complete your painting project between stormy UK weather.
Decorative Accessories
Selecting the appropriate colors and decorative accessories can transform your summer house into a relaxing retreat or vibrant social hub. From coastal serenity to shabby chic charm, create an outdoor room that perfectly encapsulates your personal vision of style and comfort.
Beginning with a neutral or warm gray base to maximize the natural beauty of your garden building, select paint colours that suit both the existing decor and surrounding flora – for example a soft blue summer house would blend effortlessly with garden blooms like hydrangeas and lavenders, while vibrant red or yellow summer houses make an impactful statement in any environment.
Water-based and microporous oil-based paints provide a safe and sustainable option for your summer house, protecting it against moisture-repellent qualities that prevent wood rot and mould growth – protecting its integrity as a garden building in your garden. Plus, their rich, lustrous finishes add visual depth to your color choices!
Dark shade schemes can bring an air of sophistication and elegance, while brighter hues create an impression of lightness and brightness. A play between light and dark tones also produces an eye-catching dynamic effect, emphasizing natural lighting from daytime or nighttime skies in your summer house.
No matter what colors or hues your preference lies within, incorporating patterns into your summer house interior design can add a unique feel. Choose from stripes, polka dots, floral designs or geometric shapes for bold or subdued interior designs respectively.
Bring nature indoors by adding rustic charm with a rustic theme that embraces imperfect beauty. Fill your garden room with plants such as hardy dragon trees or capacious cheese plants to bring nature indoors and create an outdoor feeling in your room. Hang macrame plant holders and shelves creatively display your greenery for maximum impact!
Nautical themes are another timeless option that you can easily incorporate into year-round use in your Scotts summer house. When decorating with nautical-inspired cushions, rugs, curtains and decorations like seashells, oars or model boats as additional accents to further emphasize this style. Nautical-themed artwork, brass convex mirrors or rope tiebacks can also add great finishing touches!
Lighting
Lighting design transforms a summer house into an inviting year-round garden room that reflects your individuality and style. From quiet reading spots to yoga studios and garden offices, lighting design enables you to take full advantage of this space from late afternoon through winter evenings.
If you have selected a Scotts timber summerhouse with integral shelf detailing, you can maximize storage without taking up floor space by hanging shelves from the walls and displaying houseplants in macrame potholders suspended from macrame cord. Plants bring an inviting green touch into your summerhouse interior as they connect it with its outdoor garden environment that inspired it.
Candles or lamps that emit warm, flickering lighting can help create an ambience of relaxation in a relaxing retreat space. Incorporating fairy lights of various hues into shelves or hanging from ceiling can also add ambience, while battery- or solar-powered options allow for flexible customization throughout the year.
Consider lighting up your summer house for special events like dinner parties and festivals with solar-powered lanterns with motion sensing options that allow for easy movement around the interior of the building. Soft dimmed lighting may help promote relaxation or work; selecting colours like sage green or grey may further assist.
Exterior-grade paints are essential to making sure that your summer house can withstand the elements. A weather-resistant paint will be able to repel water while protecting wood against sunlight’s drying effects and keep the wood looking its best for years. Oil-based stains and paints offer additional moisture-wicking abilities and dry quickly too, which makes them great for weekend projects or unpredictable UK weather!
Flooring
As you design the interior of your summer house, keep its intended use in mind when creating its design. If you envision using it as a place for peaceful relaxation, choose soft furnishings in neutral colors to allow accessories and lighting to take center stage while creating a look that is easy to keep tidy.
Alternately, for a bolder statement you could go with darker tones that add mystery and sophistication. This look works particularly well in smaller summer houses that lack as much space, helping make them seem more sculptural while serving as focal points in the garden.
Timber floors are an appealing choice for summer houses as they’re comfortable underfoot and add natural charm. But to ensure it lasts longer, consider investing in hardwearing and durable options like porcelain tile that stand up against heat, humidity and can withstand plenty of barefoot traffic – as well as looking great with various color schemes and patterns to suit any design style.
Cork flooring is an eco-friendly option that adapts well to temperature fluctuations, providing comfortable walking conditions underfoot. Solid hardwood is another long-term and attractive choice, yet requires regular care in order to remain looking its best.
Wood-look vinyl flooring is an ideal option for summer homes as it’s both easily maintained and ideal for outdoor use. Available in a range of colors and designs to complement any style from classic to contemporary, wide plank floors are becoming increasingly popular as they create the illusion of space while making any summer house seem spacious and airy.
If your summer house serves as the center for socializing, create the ideal party atmosphere by setting up an engaging garden bar. Optics or bar taps, mini refrigerator, decorative lights and strings of decorative lighting will set the tone, then just add chilled drinks and comfortable seating arrangements for guests to complete your party space.