Summer invites us to open windows, let in light, and brighten up spaces with handmade details. At Be Casa Essential, we believe that the best décor is the one that makes your home uniquely yours. Here are 5 simple (and beautiful) crafts to give your home a summer vibe using natural materials, bright colours, and light textures.
1. Centrepieces Made of Shells and Candles
Difficulty: Easy · Time: 20 min · Cost: Low
Materials: Glass or ceramic bowl, sand or coarse salt, shells, conch shells, and 1–3 candles.
Instructions: Fill the bowl with a layer of sand, place the candles in the centre, and surround them with shells.
Style tip: Add fresh eucalyptus twigs for aroma and soft greenery.
2. Spray Paint Ombre Vases
Difficulty: Easy · Time: 30–40 min (drying included)
Materials: Recycled glass bottles or vases, pastel-coloured spray paint, gloves.
Steps: Clean the glass thoroughly; spray from 30–40 cm, starting at the base and working upwards to create a fading effect; allow to dry and repeat if necessary.
Colour combinations: Coral + off-white, ice blue + sand.
3. Pressed Botanical Frames
Difficulty: Easy · Time: 10 min + pressing 5–7 days
Materials: Flat leaves/branches, heavy books or presses, glass frames.
Steps: Press your leaves; when they are dry, place them between two pieces of glass and frame them.
Idea: Make triptychs with similar tones (olive, fern, lavender).
4. Nautical Rope Coasters
Difficulty: Easy · Time: 15 min per unit
Materials: Jute/cotton rope, silicone glue gun or thick needle and thread, and felt for the base.
Steps: Roll the string into a spiral, gluing it as you go; cut out a circle of felt and glue it to the base.
Variation: Tie a simple sailor knot and flatten it.
5. Tie-Dye Cushion Covers
Difficulty: Medium · Time: 60 min + washing
Materials: White cotton covers, fabric dyes, elastic bands, buckets.
Steps: Moisten, fold and secure with rubber bands; prepare the dye; dip in sections; rinse and dry in the shade.
Summer palette: Indigo, aquamarine, sand.
Summer is the perfect time to give your home a fresh new look through simple, personalised projects. Natural materials, bright colours, and light textures will help your spaces convey a sense of calm and joy. At Be Casa Essential, we love to inspire you to decorate in your personal style, so go ahead and try these ideas and share the results: Your home will shine with the energy of summer!