[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas
It’s the time of year when we start to break a sweat and feel the heat.
As we get older, it’s said we feel the heat less.
Some people even avoid going out due to concerns about heatstroke.
So why not create a summery atmosphere indoors instead? Here are some ideas for summer wall decorations.
We’ve gathered pieces that evoke classic summer scenes and a sense of coolness.
They’re easy to make, so you can use them for craft activities.
Craft sessions can help with finger dexterity and stimulate the brain by thinking through the steps.
From wreaths and mobiles to tapestries, there’s a wide variety of wall decor ideas.
How about making and displaying them to enjoy the summer?
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[For Seniors] Introducing Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas (71–80)
Fireworks and Lanterns
Fireworks and paper lanterns are quintessential symbols of summer in Japan.
They move people and have a charm that attracts many.
For older adults in particular, they evoke a sense of nostalgia—perhaps bringing back memories of the summer festivals they enjoyed as children.
Making various kinds of lanterns with origami can be fun, too.
It nurtures imagination and provides good stimulation for the brain.
If you decorate your room with them, you can admire them anytime and let lots of summer memories come flooding back.
This year, it might be nice to plan a trip to see real fireworks as well.
Tanabata wreath made with materials from a 100-yen shop
Let’s make a perfect Tanabata craft using wreaths and wire sold at 100-yen shops.
Cut origami or green-printed paper into bamboo leaf shapes.
Attach the leaves to the wire and group them in sets of three.
Then attach each set of three leaves to the wreath.
The key is to keep all the leaves facing the same direction.
You can decorate only part of the wreath with leaves, and feel free to add a ribbon or other embellishments.
A Tanabata wreath made from familiar materials will help older adults enjoy the feeling of the season.
Colorful streamers
In some places, the Tanabata Festival is held in summer, right? Nothing sets the mood quite like Tanabata decorations.
Here’s a colorful paper streamer you can make with origami that also works great as a wall decoration.
Leave about 1.5 centimeters uncut from one end of the origami paper, and make slits about 1 centimeter wide.
Attach a strip of origami paper the same width as the portion you left at the beginning, then roll the whole sheet into a tube.
Thread a string through, and your streamer is complete.
It looks lovely on its own, but making a paper kusudama (decorative ball) and attaching it to the streamer makes it even prettier.
Older adults who enjoy origami might also have fun making this.
By the way, the streamer represents the weaving threads offered by Orihime, and displaying it is said to carry the wish for improvement in sewing skills.
Tanabata Decorations: Sputtering Edition
Some senior care facilities may hold Tanabata events or activities in the summer.
Older adults might also hang tanzaku—small paper strips with their wishes written on them—on bamboo leaves.
How about adding a little twist to those tanzaku? Try attaching a backing sheet with a Milky Way-inspired design.
With a backing, you can hang the tanzaku directly on the wall.
To create the Milky Way pattern, the spattering technique is recommended.
It’s a method where you flick paint from a brush to create a scattered effect.
The fine speckles of paint look just like the Milky Way.
If you’re concerned about paint splashing around, try using a tool made from a milk carton or similar to help contain the splatter.
Tanabata garland
Here’s an introduction to making a Tanabata garland using transparent origami or transparent design paper.
Think of the Milky Way and the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi shining in the night sky.
We’ll use store-bought star-shaped cards that evoke those stars.
Of course, you can also make your own by cutting star shapes out of thick paper.
Cut the design paper to match the star-shaped cards.
Similarly, adding pieces cut into circles or diamonds will make the decoration even lovelier.
Make streamers as well and paste them onto the star-shaped cards.
Attach all the decorative pieces to a string and connect them together to complete the garland.
This charming Tanabata craft is something older adults can also enjoy making.
Tanabata Wreath Made with Origami
We’d like to introduce a Tanabata wreath you can make with origami.
When you hear “Tanabata,” what do you think of? Orihime and Hikoboshi, stars, bamboo? Let’s fold origami based on those Tanabata images and attach them to a wreath.
There are many origami designs for Orihime and Hikoboshi, ranging from simple to intricate.
An origami wreath is made by combining identical wreath components.
It seems like a lovely activity to do with older adults while reminiscing about Tanabata memories.
lantern decorations
Here’s a perfect idea for summer wall decorations at care facilities: “Lantern Garlands.” They’re easy to make with colorful origami paper, so even those who aren’t confident with crafts can join in.
By adding slits and gently rounding the paper to create a 3D shape, you’ll end up with eye-catching, playful pieces.
String them together with paper cord or twine and hang them up, and the facility will instantly feel like a summer festival! The space becomes bright and festive, and residents’ faces are sure to light up.
It’s a popular wall decoration that brings in seasonal flair with ease.
