There are two kinds of people: people who see summer as a time to hike, grill, tan, and experience “the world," and us indoor people, who would rather keep the AC and the TV cranked up all the way until September rolls around. If you’re the type who thinks summer is best when experienced through a window, you can still have an amazing season. With a few tweaks to your home decor, some indoor-friendly activities, and some comfort-enhancing gear, your summer can pass by blissfully (or at least tolerably).
How to prepare your home for summer
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Decorating tips for bringing a summertime vibe indoors
Now that your house is decluttered, cooled off, and clean, let's talk about how to make it look, feel, and smell summery, because even if you're suspicious of the whole “going outside” part of summer, the power of the season's breezy vibe can’t be denied.
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Summer decor: You can create a summertime feeling in your home without a complete overhaul or surrendering to cheesy "life's a beach"-style decor. A few simple swaps—adding bright new throw pillows, switching out your drapes, or swapping your heavy duvet for something lighter—could turn your apartment into a Tahitian bungalow. (Maybe that's overstating it a bit.)
Houseplants: Houseplants produce oxygen, improve your mood, and give your place an outdoorsy vibe, like a tiny organic oasis in your living room. You can't go wrong with summer classics like birds of paradise or spider plants—both of which are relatively easy to care for. If you want a hardier, even lower maintenance plant, you could stick with hard-to-kill succulents or flowering cacti, and still project a summer vibe. Plant them in colorful pots or by a sunny window for instant seasonal charm.
A guide to indoor summer entertainment
Movie night: Lifehacker's Ross Johnson has compiled a list of the ultimate summer movies. Watching any one of these movies with good friends is a perfect hot August night.
Doing nothing: Themed parties and activities are great, but doing nothing can be the best thing about summer, so invite friends over to do as little as possible. Pick a summer Spotify list and sit around and scroll Instagram or trash talk about pals who didn't show up. No pressure is what summer is about. Oh, make sure you have refreshing drinks.
The classic margarita: The margarita is the drink most people associate with summer. It stands up to endless variations, so pick your favorite flavor and go to town.
The blue Hawaiian: The blue Hawaiian looks ridiculous, but if it's mixed correctly it's a kitschy classic instead of a syrupy gross-out.
Any cocktail made by the pitcher: What is summer if not the perfect time to mix up 10 drinks at once and share the pitcher until everyone is too sloppy to fill it up again?
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