[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 Fun-to-Look-At Motif Collection (121–130)
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.
ice pop
Let’s make an ice pop out of origami—an essential treat for hot summer days.
Using a single sheet of paper, we’ll create the base for the whole piece.
By forming solid overlaps, you’ll achieve a three-dimensional look with the stick appearing to be inserted into the ice.
After that, just layer various colors and decorations inspired by real ice pops, and you’re done.
As you recall the flavors you crave in the summer heat, train your creativity by thinking about how to recreate them in design.
Because it’s simple, there’s plenty of room for playful customization.
Ice cream wall decoration
Everyone loves it! This is a wall decoration featuring ice cream that you’ll feel like eating once summer arrives.
Just looking at the cute ice creams is soothing, isn’t it? Ice cream comes in many shapes—served in a glass, bars, cups, soft-serve, and more.
Think about a design that suits the space and the room’s atmosphere.
It could be fun to make it while chatting with seniors about their favorite flavors or nostalgic ice creams from the past.
You might decorate with lots of colorful ice cream, or add animals that pair well with ice cream, like polar bears and penguins, for a playful touch!
dolphin
Let’s make an adorable dolphin out of origami to brighten up the vast ocean.
When you think of dolphins, blue or gray often come to mind, but one of the perks of origami is that you can use any colors you like.
The process involves aligning with the diagonal creases and shaping it into a triangle, and paying close attention to the corners is important for a beautiful finish.
You can make a straight-shaped dolphin that looks like it’s floating in the sea, or add angles partway through to create a sense of movement—that could be a fun touch as well.
[For seniors] Summer wall art projects: a collection of delightful motifs (131–140)
hibiscus
Let’s create a mural bursting with summer vibes to lift the mood of the season! We’ll make flowers using tissue paper you can even find at 100-yen shops.
Let’s go with hibiscus—classic summer blooms with a tropical feel.
Use tissue paper and pipe cleaners for the flowers, and construction paper for the leaves.
Make lots and decorate— the 3D effect looks very luxurious.
It would also be lovely to craft the sea and sky with construction paper.
Heart pattern
Would you like to make a heart garland that can be used for wall decorations, hanging ornaments, and even Tanabata events? It’s a perfect idea for a lively origami activity at a day service, where everyone can enjoy making it together! First, fold the origami paper so that one side is divided into eight equal parts, then cut along the fold lines to make eight strips.
Use four of them: fold one strip in half with the colored side facing outward, and fold the remaining three strips in half with the white side facing outward.
Next, place one of the white-out strips on top of the first colored-out strip, staple them together at the base, then curl the outer ends downward to form a heart—done! Repeat the same steps to complete the heart garland.
This kind of detailed handiwork is also beneficial for seniors’ finger dexterity training and can help with dementia prevention.
Tanabata decorations
July 7 is Tanabata.
Even as adults, many of us still get excited, don’t we? This time, let’s make Tanabata decorations using construction paper.
First, we’ll recreate the Milky Way.
Make slits with scissors in a sheet of blue construction paper, and the Milky Way is complete! You can also recreate a star-filled sky with origami—just cut yellow origami paper into star shapes.
Attach them to the Milky Way, and you’ll have a splendid celestial river.
Even if it’s rainy and you can’t see it outside, you can enjoy Tanabata at home by gazing at your own Milky Way.
