[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 Decorations: A Collection of Fun-to-Look-At Motifs (11–20)
Crepe ice craft
“Crepe Ice Craft” is a recommended idea for summertime recreation for older adults.
Draw a waffle pattern on brown construction paper to represent the cone section.
By cutting copy paper into thin strips and wrapping them, you can create a soft, fluffy three-dimensional look like soft-serve ice cream.
Adding tube-shaped candy made from origami as toppings makes the piece look more realistic and cute.
The hands-on work encourages concentration, and once completed, it brings a cool, summery atmosphere.
It’s a simple yet satisfying wall decoration project.
Pineapples and hibiscuses
We are pleased to introduce an idea for a wall-decoration project for seniors, “Pineapples and Hibiscus,” that captures a vibrant summer atmosphere.
Use a fruit-shaped template to form the pineapple, then glue accordion-folded yellow construction paper on the surface to create the pattern.
This adds dimension for a realistic finish.
Layer the leaves to increase volume.
For the hibiscus, make petals from red or pink origami paper, and add yellow in the center to make it even more striking.
It can be made with familiar materials, and the hands-on process is enjoyable and engaging.
Once completed, it brings a bright, tropical feel to refresh the space.
Bellflowers and Fireflies
“Balloon Flowers and Fireflies” is a simple summer wall art project for seniors made with origami and colored construction paper.
The balloon flower blossoms are recreated by rolling light purple or white origami paper into tubes to give them a three-dimensional, airy shape.
The leaves are made by folding green construction paper, then attaching and slightly lifting them to create a natural sense of depth.
The fireflies are crafted from black or brown construction paper for the bodies, with yellow circles to depict their glowing tails.
Arrange them against a night-sky-inspired background, and you’ll have a magical scene of fireflies dancing on a summer evening.
It’s a soothing recreation that conveys the warmth of handmade craft within a quiet landscape.
goldfish ornament
Here’s an idea for a summer take-home craft to make at day services: “Goldfish Decorations.” Shaping goldfish from red or orange tissue paper is great for finger movement and rehabilitation.
Place the finished pieces in clear wrapping bags and use blue or light blue cellophane to represent water for a cool, seasonal look.
Display them by a window to let the light create a summery atmosphere—your families will love them.
It’s a fun, soothing project.
Give it a try!
Milky Way star ornament
Decorate the ceiling and enjoy the atmosphere! Here are some ideas for Milky Way star decorations.
The Milky Way refers to a band of stars that emits a faint, milky light and looks like a river.
It’s also known as the Milky Way, derived from Greek mythology.
This time, let’s make Milky Way star decorations using origami.
You’ll need origami paper, a non-slip mat, string, and a sewing machine.
Choose any origami you like, such as patterned sheets or materials with a sparkly finish.
Goldfish wind chime
@mamekibi07 [How to make it] This is a super easy summer craft! A cool-looking but silent ‘Goldfish Wind Chime.’ You can make it really easily—just gather materials from the 100-yen shop and the supermarket. Try making it when you’re bored at the end of summer vacation. It can even count as a homework craft project!#100-yen shop DIYHow-to videoWith childrenSummer Vacation CraftGoldfish BowlWind chime
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Goldfish are deeply associated with festival stalls, summer festivals, and nostalgic memories of summers in the countryside.
For older adults, they evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.
Adding goldfish motifs to wind chimes can bring back fond memories and warm the heart.
You can easily make these goldfish wind chimes at home with items from a 100-yen shop.
Creating the goldfish is super simple—just stick on the decals.
Add cute stickers or beads as you like to make it even more charming.
The goldfish design has a refreshing feel, making it a must-have item for the hot summer.
[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun-to-Look-At Motifs (21–30)
sunflower
Why not try expressing vibrant, blooming summer sunflowers on your wall? Just seeing brightly blossomed sunflowers can lift your spirits.
We recommend making the sunflower parts with origami! Adding crease lines to the leaves gives them a three-dimensional look.
Origami is also effective for seniors as finger dexterity training and for dementia prevention, so let’s incorporate it proactively.
If you use a deep blue sky as the background—which pairs well with sunflowers—the yellow blooms will stand out even more!
