Refreshing Your Home for Summer

Insight from Earthborn and ‘How to Home’ Podcast Hosts

Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear

As the days get longer and brighter, it’s the perfect time to give homes a fresh new look that captures the spirit of summer. Whether homeowners are looking at tackling a full makeover or simply looking to update a reading corner, colour is one of the easiest ways to make an impact and summer is a great reason to breathe new life into spaces with personality, warmth and vibrancy.

Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear – hosts of the popular interiors podcast How to Home, share their favourite ways to use Earthborn’s range of colours, along with tips on how to bring that sunshine feeling into your home and banish the stale energy of winter.

Coastal Hues

Coastal colours like teal can instantly lift a space and transport you to sunny seaside memories even when homeowners live miles from the ocean. Blue naturally adds brightness and colour to a space, drawing sunlight in and allowing it to feel breezy and airy, helping homeowners to unwind and relax.

“I love ‘The Lido’ from Earthborn, which is a bright and bold shade of teal,” shares Maxine Brady. “It reminds me of Brighton’s coastline – it’s a fresh, zingy colour! A lot of the promenade is painted in this shade. It makes me smile and reminds me of home, as I love my hometown of Brighton. Who wouldn’t want to bring the joy of the UK beach into their homes?”

Connection to Nature

Green continues to reign as a favourite for uplifting interiors, and for good reason. Associated with the outdoors and evoking a sense of calm and balance, it can add also complement many other colours beautifully.

“Green has to be my favourite colour… it’s incredibly versatile and instantly brings a sense of calm and freshness to a space,” Gemma Gear shares. “Cricket from Earthborn is the perfect shade for this, vibrant yet grounding, making it ideal for adding a touch of nature indoors.”

Yellow is the New Neutral

The colour of the season, yellow is taking centre stage in interiors everywhere, radiating positivity and energy, shades like ‘Daisy Chain’ are sure to get plenty of attention this season. Upcycling furniture is an effective way to introduce a pop of yellow into schemes without being overwhelming. Earthborn’s Eco Chic range or Eggshell No.17 are both ideal for furniture upcycling projects.

“Daisy Chain is a gorgeous, cheerful yellow that radiates warmth,” Gemma Gear adds. “I’ve currently got my eye on it for an upcycling project I’m planning soon. Buttery yellows also continue to be a hot trend for summer 2025 – they add warmth without being too bold.”

Pattern Play

For homeowners feeling more adventurous, playing with patterns using paint is a creative way to add visual interest and introduce a pop of colour into summer interiors. Think scallops, ginghams, or stripes in rich, statement making shades to infuse character into spaces.

“I’d say colour and pattern are probably the most important factors in creating that sunshine feeling in our homes. Can-Can is a rich, playful red that adds energy and personality to any room, and is perfect for creating bold, playful patterns”, adds Gemma Gear.

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Whether homeowners are adding a bold feature wall, updating an old piece of furniture, or simply wanting a fresh lick of paint, using colour is an easy and impactful way to prepare your home for the summer season.

With Earthborn’s high-performance paints and on-trend palettes, it’s never been simpler to create a space that feels sunny, stylish, and uniquely yours.