Local decorator shares great summer design tips for your home

CINCINNATI - It's that time of the year, when home owners are getting started on home improvement projects, both indoors and out.

Beau Bolce isone of lead interior designers in Cincinnati, and the proprietor atQuince & Quinn, a furniture anddecorating store in Oakley. Besides running the store, Bolce does design work for clients around the Tri-State and around the country. On Saturday morning he stoppedby the9 News studio to chat with Brian Yocono aboutsome of his favorite tipsand trends forgreat summer design .

Bolce says a great place to start this time of year is "spring cleaning". It may sound cliche, but it's important to get a fresh start for the summer. With the change of season, Bolce suggests taking time to clean out closets and get rid of clutter.

Bolce says a great way to get your house ready for summer is to change out rugs, furniture, andaccessories, and give your home a beach house vibe. You can replace heavy wool rugs with sisal rugs, for a more light and airy look. Sisal is a woven natural fiber that is popular for rugs this season. Bolce sayssisal rugs areinexpensive and easy to maintain.

Another hot trend for summer is driftwood-colored finishes for furniture. Bolce says the light gray driftwood color is replacing espresso finishes this season. Using driftwood-colored furniture in your home can add to that vacation-house feel. Bolce suggests mixing gray tones with oranges and pinks for a pop of color. You can also add tropical plants to create a fun beachy look.

The pink and gray color trend is also making its way into the kitchen. Bolce says this color scheme is a retro throwback to the 1950's. The pink color palate is making its way onto walls and fabrics, and is beingpaired with stainless steel appliances. To complete the 1050's look, Bolce says vintage-style aprons are making a comeback as well!

Beau Bolce'sdesign store is called Quince& Quinn. It's located at 3235 Madison Road in Oakley. For more information you canvisit the store's website , or Facebook page .

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Local decorator shares great summer design tips for your home