[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 (21–30)
Morning-glory craft with kitchen paper
We’d like to introduce a handmade activity for seniors that captures a summery vibe: “Kitchen Paper Morning Glory Craft.” Cut kitchen paper into circles, twist them, and soak them in water to soften and make them easier to work with.
When you add ink to the paper, it gently bleeds to create a beautiful gradient.
If you apply ink first and then dip it in water, you can enjoy the way the colors spread.
Soak pieces in green ink to make textured leaves as well.
Glue the morning glory flowers, leaves, and vines onto construction paper to complete a cool, vibrant piece.
Morning glories came to Japan from China and have long been cherished as a symbol of summer.
This craft is fun to make and perfect for creating summer memories.
Hibiscus and Sea Creatures
By combining vibrant hibiscus flowers with sea creatures, this wall decoration lets you enjoy the feel of the summer ocean while staying indoors! Basically, it’s a craft that involves cutting and pasting origami or patterned paper.
You can use any sea creatures you like—whales, fish, jellyfish, seagulls, and more.
Give the hibiscus petals a curled shape using the blade of your scissors, and make a single slit in each sea creature to transform them into a more three-dimensional finish—definitely give it a try! Using not only solid colors but also patterned origami for the sea creatures can create a more glamorous and stylish look.
Sunflower wall decoration
Here’s an idea for sunflower wall decorations that will instantly brighten up your summer walls! Sunflowers are the quintessential summer flower—many of us may have grown them in our gardens as children.
Why not enjoy making these while reminiscing about those days? Layer two sheets of tissue paper, fold them in an accordion, staple the center to secure, trim both ends, and then fan it open to create the sunflower petals.
For the center of the sunflower, you can cut a circle out of construction paper and add patterns with crayons or other materials.
Depending on the size of your wall, use sunflowers as accents or make lots of them to create a stunning large display!
Morning glories made of felt
“Morning Glories Made with Felt” is a craft activity for older adults that lets them enjoy soft textures and vibrant colors.
You create petals and leaves from felt, add a white pattern in the center to give it that morning glory look, and assemble them.
A distinctive feature is building a trellis using bamboo skewers: line up several skewers and cross them vertically and horizontally to form a base, creating a three-dimensional trellis for the vines to wind around.
Arrange the flowers in a balanced way, and the piece will look like morning glories blooming by a garden gate.
The gentle materials and simple steps naturally engage the hands, fostering focus and imagination.
It’s a delightful piece to display—bright and festive—perfect for savoring the feel of summer.
Morning glories made with washi paper and water-based pens
Here’s an idea for a gentle art craft for seniors that celebrates the beauty of color bleeding: “Morning Glories Made with Hanshi Paper and Water-Based Markers.” Draw colors on hanshi paper with water-based markers, then lightly moisten the paper with a water-loaded brush or a spray bottle.
The colors softly bleed, creating a delicate, morning-glory-like expression.
Carefully open the paper to avoid tearing, and continue using your hands while letting it dry—these fine movements also help exercise the fingers.
The degree of bleeding and color blending often brings moments of surprise and discovery—“Look at this color it made!”—so the process itself becomes an enjoyable experience.
It’s simple, forgiving, and a perfect summer craft that even first-timers can try with confidence.
Rubbing dyeing of morning glories
Here’s an idea for a senior-friendly summer art project that lets you enjoy the natural patterns and gentle color bleeding of leaves and flowers: “Morning Glory Rubbing Dye.” Place leaves or flowers on a sheet of paper, cover them with another sheet, and gently rub over the top with your fingertips to transfer the colors.
Morning glory petals, in particular, have beautifully delicate hues that result in a uniquely nuanced finish characteristic of rubbing dye.
Cut out the dyed patterns, paste them onto drawing paper, and frame them to create a cool, elegant piece.
Using natural materials engages the senses and evokes the changing seasons.
It’s a calming summer craft that offers both the fun of dyeing and the beauty of the finished work.
Morning-glory swaying wall decoration
The “Swaying Morning Glory Wall Decoration” is a summer craft for older adults that brings both coolness and color.
Cut round shapes from morning glory-colored origami to make the flowers, then cut white origami into star shapes and layer them in the center as a pattern.
Prepare a construction paper base for hanging, attach the flowers and leaves, and finish by suspending it with string.
The gently swaying morning glories look refreshingly cool and bring a summery scene indoors.
It’s a craft that’s enjoyable both to make and to display, refreshing both mind and mood while feeling the season.
Give it a try!