轻松学英语：炎炎夏日装扮房间的15条建议(双语)

­　　The days are lengthening； the nights are warmer — it’s time to start thinking summer。 From white curtains billowing in the breeze， sleeping porches， shell collections and wildflowers to fresh juice in the morning and nautical stripes， certain things just beg to be a part of your summer routine。 Here are 15 fun， crafty and creative ways to get your home in the spirit of summer。

­　　随着白昼延长，夜晚变暖——该想想夏天了。微风中飘荡着白窗帘，睡在走廊，贝壳制品、野花、早晨的新鲜果汁还有航海条纹，都应该成为你夏天日常的一部分。这里有15种有趣、巧妙、有创意的方法，帮你把夏天的精神带到家中。

­　　1。 Hang outdoor curtains。 What says summer more clearly than white curtains billowing in a breeze？ And as if the tropical-vacation vibe weren’t enough reason to add them to your porch ASAP， they also provide shade and privacy。

­　　1。挂室外窗帘。有什么比飘荡在微风中的白窗帘更有夏天味儿？如果它能营造的热带假期氛围不能作为你立即挂起来的原因，那它能为你带来的阴凉和隐私也该足够。

­　　2。 Collect shells in a big glass vase。 Start the season by filling a big glass cylindrical vase partway with sand， and gradually add shells as you find them on your beach adventures throughout the summer。

­　　2。在大玻璃花瓶中收集贝壳。应该这样开始你的夏天：找一个大玻璃圆柱花瓶，先放点沙子，再把你夏天从海边捡回来的贝壳一点点放上来。

­　　3。 Deck out your deck for siestas and fiestas。 Colorful cushions， a pottery collection and a guitar set the stage for any relaxed afternoon activity you like， from solo napping to having a mellow party with friends。

­　　3。为午睡和节日装扮你的甲板。五彩缤纷的靠垫，再来点陶器，和一把吉他，这里就可以成为你午后轻松节目的舞台了，你可以独自午睡，也可以叫上朋友来个有格调的聚会。

­　　4。 Set up a summery bar。 A pretty tray with a few glasses and a pile of limes is all you need to be ready for summer drinks — and the glasses don’t even need to be made of glass if your bar is outdoors。

­　　4。建一个夏日吧台。想提供夏日饮料，你只需要一点石灰，还有一个放着玻璃杯的漂亮托盘——如果你的吧台在室外，你的杯子甚至不需要是玻璃的。

­　　5。 Hang a swinging chair.Whether outdoors or in， a swinging chair instantly makes any space feel more relaxed。 Try one on the porch or in the living room。

­　　5。挂一把秋千椅。室外或室内，秋千椅都会让这个空间舒适起来。在门廊或你的客厅试着挂一个吧。

­　　6。 Restyle your kitchen shelves。 Give yourself the gift of simplicity this summer by offloading the clutter from your kitchen cabinets into a few boxes and putting them away in a distant closet。 The extra breathing space will make it feel like you’re cooking in a vacation home。

­　　6。改变你厨房架子的风格。把橱柜里的那些杂物都拿下来装进箱子藏到柜子里去吧，把简洁的夏天作为礼物送给自己。做饭时这些多出来的空间会让你觉得自己正在哪里度假呢。

­　　7。 Decorate with driftwood。 Found a cool chunk of driftwood on the beach？ Clean it up and put it to work on your coffee table， console or bookcase。

­　　7。用浮木做装饰。在海滩上找一块好看的厚浮木，清洗一下后做咖啡桌、工作台或者书架。