
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Rental Apartment this Summer
7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Rental Apartment this Summer
Summer has officially arrived, and there’s no better time to give your rental apartment a seasonal refresh. Coppermaker Square’s residents are free to put their own stamp on their home. And with just a few simple tweaks, it can feel like a whole new space.
Here are our top tips for giving your apartment a summer makeover.
1. Introduce pops of colour
Combining splashes of bright colours with soft, earthy neutrals is a top trend for 2025. Try painting one wall in muted green or feminine lilac to introduce a sense of fun and whimsy to your home. Or use accessories to add colour accents, from cushions and throws to a new area rug in a cheerful print.
2. Declutter and rearrange
Summer is a time for relaxing and entertaining. Embrace the change in season by reorganising and cleaning your apartment, taking time to deep clean surfaces, clear cupboards, donate unused items and rethink storage. Think about changing the layout of your space by creating zoned living areas or personal spaces dedicated to the things you love, like a reading nook or drinks counter perfect for entertaining friends.
3. Bring the outside in
Nothing says summer more than a vase of sunflowers or fresh peonies on your dining or bedside table. Add life to your home with potted plants, kitchen herbs and fresh cut flowers. Houseplants don’t just brighten up a space – research has found they also reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost mood.
4. Create texture
Coppermaker Square’s furnished apartments, decked out by Danish designers Bo Concept, provide the perfect canvas for your own personal touches. This summer is all about natural, handcrafted pieces to create a laid-back, warm and inviting space. Think rattan baskets, jute rugs, wooden accessories or woven lighting.
5. Refresh your bedding… and wardrobe
Thick, heavy blankets be gone! As we welcome the brighter evenings and warmer weather, swap out that winter duvet in moody blues and greens for lighter, brighter fabrics. Create a calming space with linen or cotton in soft pastels or floral patterns. Summer is also the perfect time to reorder your wardrobe; store bulky jumpers away and donate anything you haven’t worn for more than a year.
6. Go alfresco
Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors. Discover your green fingers by creating a mini oasis on your balcony. You only need a few pots to plant your very own garden overflowing with delicious fruit and vegetables, from tomatoes and chillies to strawberries and sunflowers. Invest in some comfy outdoor furniture too, so you can make the most of your new space – wicker is going to be big in 2025.
7. Embrace pattern
Be bold and jump on the maximalist bandwagon by styling corners of your apartment with bright prints and busy gallery walls. This trend works well in small spaces, so try giving your luxury bathroom a makeover with a quirky patterned wallpaper and a jungle of houseplants.
Coppermaker Square’s unique community of one, two and three-bedroom rental apartments in the heart of Stratford, East London, is the perfect place to stretch your interior design muscles. Enquire today.