How to Transition Your Home Décor Through Seasons in Miami

Miami does not have four normal seasons. But your home can still show the small changes. Our year is a tropical year.

We have a hurricane season. We also have a "winter." Our winter is dry. The months are a little cooler. Miami has its own beat. Smart designers can use this beat.

Decorating for the season in Miami is different. It means changing with the weather. It means changing with the light. It means changing with the city's events. You must still keep the nice, easy look. This look is what South Florida life is all about.

 

Miami's Calendar for the Seasons

Hurricane Season (June to November)

 

• Weather: It is hot. It is wet in the air. There are many storms in the afternoon.

• Light Quality: The light is very strong. There is a strong light from storms.

• Mood: It is a time to get ready. It is a time to be strong.

• Indoor Time: We spend more time inside. This is because of the rain and the heat.

• Design Chance: You can make a comfy, safe place from the weather.

 

Dry Season or "Winter" (December to March)

 

• Weather: It is nice. The air is less wet. It feels good.

• Light Quality: The light is softer. It is more of a gold color.

• Mood: It is a time for living outside. It is a time for having guests.

• Activity Level: We do more things. We see more people.

• Design Chance: You can link the inside to the outside.

 

Pre-Summer Time (April to May)

 

• Weather: It is getting warmer. The air is getting wetter.

• Light Quality: The light is bright. It is very strong.

• Mood: It is the last time for outdoor fun before the heat.

• Getting Ready: Make things light for summer.

• Design Chance: Make fresh, airy changes.

 

The Main Rules for Decorating by Season

Less is More in Miami

Why Using Less Works:

• Our weather does not work with heavy season items.

• The world around us is already full of life.

• A lighter way to decorate feels right.

• It is easier to take care of.

• It looks more smart and classy.

The 20% Rule: Only change 20% of your items each season.

• Your 80% base stays the same. This is your furniture. These are your big pieces.

• The 20% of season items make it feel new.

• This is easy to do. It does not cost a lot.

• It makes a big change.

• It is easy to switch.

The Resiklo Miami Base: Our solid wood furniture is the 80% base. It works all year long. This lets you make new looks around it for each season.

 

Focus on Cloths and Small Items

The Easiest Things to Change:

• Throw pillows. Covers for cushions.

• Light throws. Light blankets.

• Linens for the table. Runners for the table.

• Curtains (if you change them).

• Small items for show.

Why These Work Well:

• They are cheap to switch.

• They are easy to store.

• They make a fast, new look.

• You are not stuck with them.

• You can change them back.

 

Decorating for Hurricane Season (June to November)

Making Your Home Comfy Inside

• The Challenge: We spend more time inside. This is due to heat and rain. Your home must feel like a good, safe place.

• A Set of Colors:

  • Use deeper colors. Use richer colors. Try navy. Try forest green. Try warm clay colors.

  • These colors are moody. They are cozy. They match the strong storm light.

  • Use warm plain colors. Try beige. Try tan. Try warm grays.

  • Do not use light, airy colors. Save those for the dry season.

  • An Accent: Use pops of coral color. Or use burnt orange.

• Choices for Fabrics:

• Throw Pillows:

  • Use heavier cloths. Use canvas. Use thick linen.

  • Use richer colors. Use richer patterns.

  • Mix the feels of the cloths.

  • Put 4 to 6 on the sofa.

  • Make them match your set of colors.

• Light Throws:

  • It is summer, but the AC is on. You still need layers.

  • Use linen. Use light cotton.

  • Drape one on Resiklo Miami furniture.

  • Use warm colors.

  • This makes it feel warm and cozy.

• Curtains:

  • Keep them thin to let light in.

  • Add a dark liner. This blocks the hot afternoon sun.

  • They should be able to help in a storm.

  • They help control the room's heat.

  • They are useful and beautiful.

 

Changing Your Lights

Embrace a Warm Feeling:

• You will use lamps more. The days are darker.

• Use candles for a good feeling.

• Use warm light bulbs. (2700K)

• Use layers of light.

• This makes a cozy, warm space.

On Resiklo Miami Furniture:

• Wood looks great in warm light.

• Wood tops are perfect for lamps. They are perfect for candles.

• This makes small, warm spaces.

• This is great comfort for hurricane season.

 

Getting Ready in a Real Way

Furniture Arrangement:

• Place furniture so it is easy to prep for a storm.

• Know what items move. Know where they go.

• Keep paths clear to walk.

• Take photos for insurance.

• Resiklo Miami pieces are strong. But you can still move them.

Things to Think About:

• Make sure heavy items are safe.

• Have nothing that can fly around.

• Make it easy to store your good things.

• Have a "ready" mindset.

• Safety is the most important thing.

 

Decorating for Dry Season or "Winter" (December to March)

Loving the Life Outside

• The Chance: The weather is perfect. This means you can mix inside and outside. You can have guests over.

• A Set of Colors:

  • Use light and bright colors. Use whites. Use creams. Use soft blues.

  • Use beachy colors. Use sand colors. Use seafoam green.

  • Use fresh greens. Use lime. Use sage. Use palm green.

  • A Crisp Accent: Use navy or black. This makes a strong, clean look.

  • An Airy Feeling: This shows the comfy weather.

• Making Fabrics Lighter:

• Throw Pillows:

  • Switch to lighter colors.

  • Use thin linen. Use thin cotton.

  • Use patterns inspired by the beach.

  • Use fewer pillows. (2 to 4)

  • Use cloths that breathe.

• Remove Heavy Throws:

  • Store the blankets from hurricane season.

  • If you have one, it should be very light.

  • It is more for looks than for warmth.

  • This opens up the furniture.

  • This gives a fresh look for the season.

• Curtains:

  • Use thin and light curtains.

  • Let them blow in the breeze.

  • Open them often.

  • Let in the most natural light.

  • This links the inside to the outside.

 

Decorating for Holidays (December)

Miami Holiday Style:

• It is Not the Old Way:

  • Do not use heavy velvet cloths. Do not use dark reds.

  • Do not use snow themes. Do not use winter themes.

  • Keep it light. Keep it tropical.

  • Make it fit the beach.

  • This style is special to Miami.

• Miami Holiday Colors:

  • Use white and gold.

  • Use coastal blues with silver.

  • Use natural greens with warm lights.

  • Use coral and turquoise.

  • This gives a beachy, nice look.

• Resiklo Miami Tables: They are perfect for holiday style.

  • Natural wood plus white plus gold looks very nice.

  • Use simple items in the center.

  • Use fresh flowers. Use greenery.

  • Use groups of candles.

  • This gives beauty in a quiet way.

• Holiday Decor Tips:

  • Use fresh green plants. (Palm leaves, tropical plants)

  • Use shells. Use coral pieces.

  • Use light and airy setups.

  • Use string lights outside.

  • This shows a smart beach look.

 

Getting the Most Sun Light

Open Everything:

• Pull curtains all the way back.

• Open windows when you can.

• Open doors to the balcony. Open doors to the patio.

• Let the natural air flow.

• Connect your home to the outdoors.

Outdoor Spaces:

• Make your living space bigger. Move it outside.

• Eat your meals outside.

• Use your outdoor furniture.

• Have many plants and green things.

• Use Resiklo Miami outdoor items.

 

Pre-Summer Time (April to May)

Make It Lighter and Brighter

 

Getting Ready for the Heat: Go back to a lighter set of colors. Use very few items.

• A Set of Colors:

  • Use extra light colors. Use mostly whites. Use natural colors.

  • Use cool tones. Use soft blues. Use soft greens.

  • Use very few patterns. Let solid colors be the main look.

  • Natural Wood: Resiklo Miami furniture looks great.

  • A Fresh Feel: This feels cool. This feels clean.

• Using Fewer Fabrics:

• Pillows:

  • Use only the pillows you really need.

  • Use the lightest colors.

  • Use cloths that breathe.

  • Use 2 or 3 at the most.

  • Less is more.

• No Throws:

  • It is too hot for blankets.

  • Store them all away.

  • Let the furniture be plain.

  • This shows the clean lines.

  • This is a "use less" way.

• Sheer Curtains Only:

  • Take down heavy curtains.

  • Use thin panels, if you use any.

  • These control the sun. They let the breeze in.

  • This shows light and air.

  • This is an easy, tropical feel.

 

Things That Stay All Year

What Stays the Same

Foundation Furniture:

• Resiklo Miami Pieces:

  • You never change these for the season.

  • The design lasts forever. It always works.

  • Natural wood is good for the whole year.

  • Good quality is better than seasons.

  • These are pieces you buy for a long time.

• Major Furniture:

  • Your sofa. Your chairs.

  • Your dining table. Your dining chairs.

  • Your bed frames.

  • Your storage pieces.

  • These are the base items.

• Why This Works:

  • It makes good money sense.

  • It is a smart, real-life way.

  • Good pieces should stay put.

  • You make seasonal changes around them.

  • This gives a strong, solid base.

 

Items That Stay Put

• Art:

  • Keep your art up all year.

  • Do not use art with season themes.

  • Use art that looks good anytime.

  • Use art that means something to you.

  • This gives beauty all the time.

• Rugs:

  • Only change a rug if you must.

  • A main, plain rug stays.

  • You could add small season layers.

  • But the rug usually stays the same.

  • It is a base item.

• Lighting Fixtures:

  • These are put in to stay.

  • You change the bulbs. You do not change the fixture.

  • Good quality is worth keeping.

  • This gives a style that stays.

  • Only the small decor items change.

 

A Plan for Each Room by Season

Living Room

• Hurricane Season:

  • Use richer colors on pillows.

  • Add a lightweight throw.

  • Use candles. Use warm lighting.

  • Make a cozy setup.

  • Focus on being inside.

• Dry Season:

  • Use lighter pillows.

  • Take away the throw.

  • Use fresh flowers.

  • Open the room to the outdoors.

  • Make an airy setup.

• On Resiklo Miami Furniture: The coffee table style changes:

  • Hurricane: Use candles. Use books. Use cozy things.

  • Dry season: Use fresh flowers. Use very few things.

  • The natural wood is a perfect background.

 

Dining Room

• Hurricane Season:

  • Use a warm table runner.

  • Use napkins with deeper colors.

  • Focus on candlelight.

  • Have guests eat inside.

  • Have cozy, small dinners.

• Dry Season:

  • Use a light linen runner. Or use no runner.

  • Use white or light napkins.

  • Use a fresh flower in the center.

  • Open the doors to the outdoors.

  • Have big groups of people.

• Resiklo Miami Tables:

  • The beautiful wood needs very little.

  • A seasonal piece in the center is enough.

  • The good quality shows through.

  • The table works for any season.

  • The style is nice and lasts forever.

 

Bedroom

• Hurricane Season:

  • Use warmer colors on the bed.

  • Add an extra light throw at the foot of the bed.

  • Use dark curtains for storms.

  • Use cozy lighting.

  • Make it a calm, safe place.

• Dry Season:

  • Use white or light bedding.

  • Do not use extra layers.

  • Use thin curtains.

  • Use the natural light.

  • Make it breezy and cool.

• Resiklo Miami Bed Frame:

  • It gives beauty all the time.

  • The bedding changes around it.

  • The natural wood gives warmth.

  • It works in all seasons.

  • It is a good, quality base.

 

Outdoor Spaces

• Hurricane Season:

  • Make all furniture safe.

  • Store cushions inside.

  • Use very few decor items.

  • Be ready for a storm.

  • You can get ready fast.

• Dry Season:

  • Have the full outdoor setup.

  • Use comfy cushions.

  • Have plants and flowers.

  • Use string lights.

  • Use this space the most.

• Resiklo Miami Outdoor Furniture:

  • It is built to resist weather.

  • It is easy to make safe when you need to.

  • It looks beautiful all year.

  • It is a strong design.

  • It is right for Miami.

 

Ways to Change Seasons That Save Money

Things That Are Free or Cost Little

• Nature's Decor:

  • Find things on the beach. (Shells, driftwood)

  • Use green leaves from your yard.

  • Buy flowers from the food store. ($10 to $15)

  • Move the furniture you already have.

  • Open or close curtains in a new way.

• Pillow Covers Only:

  • Buy just the covers. Do not buy the whole pillow. ($15 to $30 each)

  • Change the covers for the season.

  • Store them flat. This is easy.

  • Keep the inside pillow all year.

  • This gives a fresh look for less money.

• Move Things Around:

  • Move furniture for the season.

  • Hurricane season: Move it away from windows.

  • Dry season: Move it to open up to the outdoors.

  • This is a free way to change.

  • It gives a fresh, new view.

 

Under $100 for Each Season

 

• A Full Living Room Refresh:

  • 4 pillow covers: $60

  • Fresh flowers each week (4 weeks): $40

  • Total: $100

  • This makes a big change.

  • It is a budget you can handle.

• Dining Table Styling:

  • Table runner: $30

  • Set of napkins: $40

  • Fresh center item: $15

  • Total: $85

  • This is a nice, new look for the season.

 

Ways to Store Your Things

Putting Your Season Items in Order

• Storage System:

• Bins by Season:

  • A bin for hurricane season cloths.

  • A bin for dry season cloths.

  • A bin for holiday items.

  • Label them clearly.

  • This makes it easy to rotate.

• Location:

  • Put them on closet shelves.

  • Put them in storage under the bed.

  • Put them in the garage. (Only items that are safe in heat.)

  • Put them in a storage unit. (If you need to.)

  • Keep it neat. Make it easy to get.

• What to Store:

  • Pillow covers from the last season.

  • Throws and blankets.

  • Small decor items for the season.

  • Holiday items.

  • Linens and cloths.

• What Never Gets Stored:

  • Furniture (Resiklo Miami items stay).

  • Art.

  • Rugs (most of the time).

  • Big decor pieces.

  • The base items.

 

Keeping Things Safe in Storage

• Textiles (Cloths):

  • Clean them before you store them.

  • Use boxes that let air in. (Not plastic).

  • Use cedar blocks to protect them.

  • Keep them in a cool, dry place.

  • Check on them sometimes.

• Things to Think About in Miami:

  • The wet air can hurt items in storage.

  • A place with AC is best.

  • Check for mold. Check for mildew.

  • Make sure air can flow.

  • Check them when the season changes.

 

Changing with Care

The Two-Week Change

Do Not Rush:

• Change the season slowly. This feels more natural.

• It is not a shock. It is not sudden.

• It gives you time to adjust.

• You can pick your items with care.

• Enjoy the act of changing.

Week One:

• Take out the items from the last season.

• Clean them. Store them.

• See what you need for the new season.

• Make a plan for the new season.

• Get the space ready.

Week Two:

• Add the new season cloths.

• Style the surfaces for the new season.

• Change the lighting.

• Arrange fresh flowers.

• Finish the change.

 

The Season Ritual

Make It Special:

• Look forward to the season changes.

• Enjoy the act of making things fresh.

• Get your family to help.

• Make it a family habit.

• This helps you mark the time of year.

On Resiklo Miami Furniture:

• This is a time to clean and care for the wood.

• Take time to see the good quality.

• Use furniture oil for the season. (If you need to.)

• Feel good about your lasting items.

• This is how you care for a good buy.

 

Bad Steps to Not Make

Using Too Many Season Items

• The Problem:

  • You have too many season decor items.

  • This looks fake in Miami.

  • It does not honor our weather.

  • It makes the room feel full of junk.

  • This is not the right idea.

• The Fix:

  • Make small, quiet season changes.

  • Show respect for our tropical world.

  • Less is more.

  • This shows a smart, quiet style.

  • This is the right way for Miami.

 

Not Facing the Real Weather

• The Mistake:

  • You use "Fall" leaves in November. (It is 85°F.)

  • You use snowflakes in December. (This is the wrong part of the world.)

  • You use heavy cloths in summer.

  • These themes are not right.

  • You are not linked to real life.

• A Better Way:

  • Know what our real seasons are.

  • Work with the Miami weather.

  • Show your style in a real way.

  • Make it special to this place.

  • Be true to where you live.

 

Changing Too Much

• The Problem:

  • You replace big items every season.

  • This is very tiring. It costs a lot of money.

  • Your home never feels finished.

  • This is very wasteful.

  • You do not need to do this.

• The Fix:

  • The base items stay the same. (Resiklo Miami furniture).

  • Only the small items change.

  • Use the 80/20 rule.

  • This is a "green" way to live.

  • This shows the value of good, lasting things.

 

Not Doing Good Care

• The Season Change Is a Good Chance:

  • Do a deep clean.

  • Fix any small problems.

  • Care for your furniture. (Resiklo Miami wood).

  • Get rid of clutter.

  • Reset the whole space.

• Good Things:

  • This gives a fresh start.

  • You can fix problems.

  • You keep your good quality items.

  • You can love the things you own.

  • You are living with a plan.

 

The Good Thing About Resiklo Miami for Seasons

Beauty All Year

• A Design That Lasts:

  • It never looks like it is just for one season. It never looks old.

  • It works with any decor changes.

  • It is a plain, strong base.

  • The look can change to fit.

  • It is a smart buy that lasts.

• Natural Materials:

  • Wood is always right for the season.

  • It looks good with any set of colors.

  • It warms up a room. It cools down with styling.

  • It is tropical. It is also mild.

  • It appeals to all people.

• Quality Building:

  • It lasts through all the seasons.

  • It lasts for many, many decades of changes.

  • It keeps looking beautiful.

  • You do not need to replace it for the season.

  • This is its true value.

 

The Perfect Canvas

• For Seasonal Styling:

  • It gives beautiful surfaces for season decor.

  • Natural wood shows off flowers. It shows off objects.

  • It is a plain background for color changes.

  • It has a strong, solid feel.

  • It is a base you can trust.

• Examples:

• Coffee Table:

  • Hurricane season: Use candles, books, warm objects.

  • Dry season: Use fresh flowers, light objects.

  • The wood is perfect for both looks.

• Dining Table:

  • Hurricane season: Use a warm runner, a rich center item.

  • Dry season: Use a simple style, show the natural beauty.

  • The wood always shines.

 

Your Own Plan for Season Decorating

Making Your Calendar

• June:

  • Change to hurricane season.

  • Use warmer colors and cloths.

  • Focus on comfort inside.

  • Store the light summer decor.

• September:

  • Do a refresh in the middle of hurricane season.

  • Check your storm prep.

  • Keep the cozy feeling.

  • Get fresh flowers each week.

• December:

  • Start to change to the dry season.

  • Do holiday decorating (in the Miami style).

  • Make the colors lighter.

  • Get ready to have guests outside.

• January:

  • Go into full dry season mode.

  • Use the lightest decor.

  • Live outside as much as you can.

  • Make it fresh and bright.

• April:

  • Get ready for pre-summer.

  • Use a very plain and simple way.

  • Use the coolest colors.

  • Get ready for the heat.

 

How to Start

This Week

• See What Season It Is Now:

  • Are your decor items right for the real Miami season?

  • What one change would make the biggest new feel?

  • Shop for seasonal flowers. ($15)

  • Change one set of pillow covers.

  • Change the lighting for the season.

 

This Month

• Finish the Full Season Change:

  • Store the cloths from the last season.

  • Add the items for this season.

  • Restyle your Resiklo Miami surfaces.

  • Change the furniture setup.

  • Do a deep clean and make it fresh.

 

This Year

• Build a Full Season System:

  • Get the decor items for each of the seasons.

  • Make a storage system that is neat.

  • Set up your change-over habits.

  • Build your own season traditions.

  • Make your own way perfect.

You can be a master of decorating for Miami's special weather. Use Resiklo Miami's timeless furniture as your base. Look at seasonal styling at resiklomiami.com. You can create a home that flows with our tropical year.