Art for Bright Spaces: Summer Interiors
There’s a particular kind of light in June that turns everything golden — the hour before dinner, the first stream of morning through the blinds, the soft shadows that stretch across floorboards. It’s the season where walls become canvases in themselves, and even the simplest corner of a room feels transformed.
Summer interiors, at their best, are not about redesigning but responding — to light, to space, to mood. And this is where art comes in. The right piece doesn’t just hang quietly in the background; it reflects and refracts the atmosphere of a space. It can make a room feel warmer, deeper, lighter — or just more you.
At this time of year, we find ourselves drawn to works that carry the essence of summer within them. Think sun-drenched landscapes, coastal blues, or a blush of coral pink that reminds you of watermelon skin. Pieces that feel like a window to somewhere else — a Provençal hillside, a quiet cove, or a garden alive with late afternoon bees.
“British Impressionist Watercolor of a Sunlit Garden with Tree and Flowers”
By Anthony Avery (British 1946-2023)
Original watercolor on artists paper, unframed
Dimensions: 11 x 15.25 inches (Height x Width)
Link to Image: View on 1stDibs
Art doesn’t have to shout to change a space. A soft abstract in whites and citrus tones can bring calm to a cluttered hallway. A framed sketch of windswept grass can make a north-facing room feel alive with motion. And if your living room is already basking in natural light? Don’t be afraid to go bold — summer is kind to colour.
“Portrait” by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003)
signed & dated 1981
original gouache painting on thick paper/ card
Unframed
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu2oFYjI2B6/
One thing we love is seeing how collectors use smaller works to freshen up a mantelpiece or create seasonal groupings — a “summer wall,” if you will. These curated clusters often tell stories: of where you’ve been, or where you dream of going next.
“Original Oil Painting of a Vibrant Still Life with Lemons and Bottle”By Roland Pichard
Oil on oil paper, mounted on card
Size: 14 (height) x 10.75 (width) (Mounted: 22 (height) x 15 (width))
https://www.1stdibs.com/art/paintings/landscape-paintings/roland-pichard-original-oil-painting-vibrant-still-life-lemons-bottle/id-a_15690392/
It’s not about matching cushions to canvases. It’s about letting art help you shape the mood you want to walk into. And when the days are this long and bright, why not let your walls join the conversation?
We’d love to hear from you! Which artworks bring summer into your home? Have you recently updated your space with seasonal pieces? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!

