[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun, Eye-Catching Motifs
Many senior care facilities may be thinking it’s about time to switch their wall displays to something summery.
In this article, we introduce summer wall decor ideas for older adults.
We’ve gathered projects that evoke summer—like the ocean, morning glories, fireworks, and Tanabata—so please give them a try.
Even simple ideas can be impactful if you make many of the same piece and display them together.
For example, sunflowers, hydrangeas, and festival lanterns are perfect for this.
Of course, combining several summery motifs can also make for a delightful wall display.
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For Seniors: Summer Wall Art Projects — A Collection of Delightful Motifs (111–120)
Tanabata wall decoration-making
In July, as summer gradually comes into full swing, Tanabata arrives—a major event with a strong, romantic image of gazing up at the sky.
How about decorating your interior to evoke the starry sky of Tanabata and heighten the excitement for the occasion? The key element is the Milky Way, which is especially important in the folklore surrounding the festival.
Make an origami Milky Way the centerpiece, and then adorn the surrounding area with various motifs.
It’s fun that the choice of colors and motifs lets the creator’s personality shine through.
The sky, the sea, and under the sea
A wall display packed with summer memories! Here are ideas for the sky, the sea, and under the sea.
It’s exciting not only to make it, but even just to look at the finished display, isn’t it? This time, let’s try a striking wall display with a summer theme.
You’ll need colored construction paper, scissors, a pencil, a craft knife, crayons, glue, and more.
It’s a great idea to combine each person’s wonderful creation into a single work of art! Be sure to give it a try.
Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami
Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.
Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.
To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.
For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.
You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!
SUMMER Garland
This SUMMER garland will instantly brighten up any room with a lively vibe! It’s also great as a wall decoration at home or in senior care facilities, so give it a try.
First, attach a half-cut piece of brown origami paper to the center of a yellow-toned sheet.
Make two identical pieces, accordion-fold each one, and connect them.
While folded, round off both ends with scissors, tie a string at the center, open it into a circle, and secure the two seams with clips or glue—and you’re done! You can also have fun customizing it by adding not only sunflower blooms but also leaves and other summery motifs.
festival
When it comes to events that let you fully feel the summer, summer festivals and Bon dances come to mind.
Festivals are traditional events that have long been cherished, so they’re a familiar theme for older adults as well.
If you want to capture the festival atmosphere on a wall display, a yagura tower and paper lanterns are essential.
Adding items that liven up festivals—like goldfish, morning glories, and fireworks—will make the display feel even more festive.
Silhouettes of people dancing or carrying a mikoshi portable shrine would also look wonderful.
Shaved ice wall decoration
In summer, you can find all kinds of shaved ice—luxurious versions loaded with fruit, Japanese-style varieties, and ones with a fluffy texture! In recent years, stylish cafes and specialty shops offering rich shaved ice have even become a hot topic.
Shaved ice also makes a perfect motif for summer wall decorations.
It brings a cool, refreshing vibe, so try making some together with seniors for a fun activity.
Another plus is that just changing the syrup color can create a vibrant, colorful display.
There aren’t many paper parts to cut out either, so it’s an easy theme to craft.
If a shaved ice alone feels a bit plain, add elements like a traditional “kakigōri” banner or an old-fashioned ice shaver for an extra charming touch!
Sunflower wall decoration
As a flower that evokes summer, a sunflower wall decoration—something everyone can picture—is a great recreational activity for seniors who find it hard to go outside during the usual intense heat.
Just trace a circle using a plate, then attach petals made from construction paper, and you can make striking sunflowers bloom right in the room.
It’s also recommended for seniors as it involves fine motor work, and if it doesn’t go well, you can adjust the size of the plate to create flowers in a size that’s easier for you to make.
Classic yellow is lovely, but it’s also fun to use patterned paper to craft colorful, varied sunflowers.
