[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 (131–140)
Adult tanzaku decorations
This is a recommended craft for older adults that lets you enjoy the spirit of Tanabata while using your fingertips.
Cut origami paper into bamboo leaf shapes and paste them in a balanced way onto a circular piece of construction paper.
Adjust and place mizuhiki cords so they fit within the paper to create a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Combine patterned origami with white paper to make tanzaku strips, write wishes on them, then thread them onto chenille stems to bring the whole piece together.
The finished work has a calm color palette that looks beautiful on display, and the textures of washi and mizuhiki give it an elegant feel.
It can also spark conversations about memories of Tanabata from the past, making it perfect for indoor summer recreation.
Milky Way
Tanabata on July 7 has long been cherished as one of summer’s seasonal events.
One of the best-known motifs associated with Tanabata is the Milky Way.
The Milky Way refers to the luminous band formed by countless stars across the night sky, and it becomes easier to see around this time of year.
If you incorporate the Milky Way as a motif when creating wall decorations, you can instantly evoke the atmosphere of a summer night sky.
Adding related motifs—such as Orihime and Hikoboshi or the Summer Triangle—will make the display even more vibrant and festive.
mountain wall surface
In July, Mount Fuji’s official climbing season begins, right? How about a mountain-themed wall decoration for a day-service craft activity to mark the occasion? Some older adults may have hiking experience, too.
It would be wonderful to have them share their memories while making the mountain! The method is very simple—just cut construction paper into a mountain shape.
Using several colors rather than just one will likely enhance the design.
You could also collaborate with elements like the sun, clouds, birds, or a line from a haiku or poem in the background to create an even more interesting wall display.
Wind chime made with origami
Origami wind chimes that coolly brighten up the hot summer are adorably eye-catching and make a perfect accent for indoor decor.
Fold a sheet of origami in half until it becomes one quarter of its original size, draw the shape of a wind chime, and cut it out.
Make a small hole in the center and thread a string through it.
By gluing together the pre-cut pieces, you’ll create a three-dimensional wind chime.
Change up the colors and patterns to add a personal touch.
Although it involves fine motor work, using your hands stimulates the brain, making this a great activity for seniors.
Once finished, the wind chime sways as if producing a gentle sound in the breeze, and just looking at it will make you feel cooler.
Morning glory leaves and vines made with origami
This project combines not only morning glory flowers but also leaves and vines.
By carefully layering parts like flowers and leaves—crafted with clever reverse folds—you can aim for a three-dimensional, soft look.
While the flowers and leaves tend to stand out, paying close attention to the length and shape of the vines will further enhance the beauty of the morning glory.
Create the flowers and leaves with reverse folds for a three-dimensional effect, then decorate them with vines made by twisting thinly cut strips of origami paper using a simple process.
It’s also recommended to consider how the vines overlap and finish them as if they’re wrapping around other decorations.
Morning glory in origami kirie (paper-cut art)
This is a simple craft where you fold an origami sheet into a small shape, cut along a curved line, and then unfold it to reveal a morning glory shape.
For morning glories, the star-like form at the center is important, so the folding steps are key to making it appear well.
The fine reverse folds may seem tricky, but it’s just a repetition of straight folds—proceed by checking which line to align with each time.
Since the finished piece has a star-shaped hole, you might place white paper behind it to make the pattern stand out.
paper lantern
As one of the quintessential features of summer, summer festivals are indispensable, aren’t they? And when you think of festivals, many people probably picture paper lanterns.
Lanterns can be seen all over festivals, such as along shrine approaches and in front of food stalls.
That’s why incorporating lanterns into your wall decorations can instantly create a festive atmosphere.
In addition to making flat versions by cutting and pasting construction paper, you can also create three-dimensional ones with origami.
Give it a try and make various kinds of lanterns to decorate with.