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The Styling Project

Summer Styling Ideas for a Fresh and Airy Home

1. Light & Bright

  • Use soft neutrals like white, beige, and taupe as a base.
  • Add summer-inspired hues like aqua, coral, lemon yellow, and sage green.

2. Pops of Coastal Colour

  • Think sky blue, seafoam, and sandy beige for a beachy vibe.
  • Use accent pieces like cushions, vases, or artwork for colour without overwhelming the space.

3. Switch to Lightweight Materials

  • Drape furniture in linen or cotton slipcovers.
  • Opt for gauzy curtains to let the natural light flow.

4. Natural Touches

  • Incorporate rattan, wicker, jute, or bamboo in furniture, rugs, or baskets.
  • Layer in woven textures to add a laid-back, summery feel.

5. Fresh Greenery & Flowers

  • Use potted herbs, succulents, or a monstera plant for a tropical look.
  • Arrange fresh cut flowers like sunflowers, peonies, or daisies in clear glass vases.

6. Nature-Inspired Decor

  • Shells in a bowl, driftwood centrepieces, or landscape photography enhance the summer atmosphere.

7. Maximise Natural Light

  • Keep windows clean and use mirrors to reflect sunlight.
  • Replace heavy blinds with sheer panels or Roman shades.

8. Open the Layout: Minimise clutter and bulky furniture to promote airflow.

  • Use multi-functional pieces like ottomans with storage or nesting tables.

Sue Roche

Meet Sue Roche

The Styling Project is led by Sue Roche, who founded the business in 2015 after a career in graphic design. Eleven years on she is still the person walking through most of the properties we style, and she personally quotes around 95 per cent of the work we take on.

Sue’s design background gave her a strong grounding in colour, balance and proportion, all of which carry directly into styling a home for sale. Her view is that the rest of it is learnt by doing. After more than 7,500 properties she has a very good sense of what will photograph well, what buyers respond to, and when a room needs less rather than more.