[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] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas (41–50)
Summer Sea and Morning Glories
Here’s an idea for a wall decoration with a special twist: “Summer Sea and Morning Glories.” Try surizome—gently rubbing real morning glory blossoms onto washi or drawing paper to transfer their color.
The soft hues and natural bleeding create a charming, mesmerizing beauty.
You can photocopy the results to enjoy multiple pieces, and freely cut and paste leaves and vines from drawing paper.
Build support stakes from thick cardstock to add dimension, and use vinyl tape to depict a sparkling sea.
The scene will feel refreshingly cool, as if morning glories are blooming along the seaside.
When you look at the finished wall, you’ll surely feel a summer breeze.
Summer festival decorations
The summer wall art project for seniors, “Summer Festival Decorations,” involves carefully crafting summer-themed motifs—such as fireworks, paper lanterns, shaved ice, watermelon, and mosquito coils—using origami and colored paper, then displaying them against a night-sky-inspired background to create a lively festival atmosphere.
The vivid colors stand out, and the finished wall display brightens the mood just by looking at it.
It’s an activity that allows seniors to focus while moving their hands and feet, making it approachable and enjoyable as a recreation that evokes the seasonal traditions of summer.
It’s a lovely piece that brings out summer memories and a strong sense of the season.
Boat made with origami
“Boats Made with Origami” is a fun recreational activity for seniors that brings the feeling of the summer ocean indoors.
The yacht is made by folding the origami paper diagonally to form a sail, giving it a light and breezy look.
The passenger ship combines mountain and valley folds to add three-dimensionality, resulting in a piece with real presence.
The sea is expressed with blue and light-blue vinyl tape to depict waves, and the tape’s sheen evokes the sparkle of a water surface.
The project is simple yet offers fine-motor exercise, and the completed boats brighten the walls to spread a summery seaside scene throughout the room.
The colorful creations lift spirits and naturally encourage interaction among participants, making this a highly recommended activity.
A sunflower whose bud is opening
Isn’t the sunflower one of the flowers that best represents summer? When older adults see sunflower-themed artwork, some may feel, “Ah, it’s summer.” If large, sun-like sunflowers are displayed on the facility walls, they may even lift everyone’s spirits.
This time, we’re introducing a fun craft that lets you enjoy the process from bud to full bloom.
Take strips of construction paper cut into long, narrow pieces and paste them so they cover the sunflower base made from a paper plate.
It’s a clever mechanism: as you cut the strip-like construction paper, it looks as if the flower is blooming.
People can look forward to seeing the paper petals open little by little each day.
goldfish bowl
Let’s make a goldfish bowl using clear folders that are also sold at 100-yen shops.
Insert an illustration of a goldfish bowl into the clear folder and trace the bowl with a pen.
You can easily create the goldfish bowl illustration by downloading one from the internet.
Use tissue-paper aquarium plants, goldfish cut from origami, and colorful stickers of goldfish to build your goldfish bowl.
Because seniors can choose various materials to suit their preferences, it helps develop their ability to arrange and improvise.
They’ll be able to create pieces with individuality.
When a work they made with care is displayed on the wall, it will likely give them a sense of accomplishment and joy.
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.
Fireworks on a scratchboard
Scratchboards reveal the white base or various colors when you scrape away the black surface.
Let’s use a scratchboard to create fireworks, a classic symbol of summer.
If you use a scratchboard with a multicolored base, the result will be beautiful.
Each time you scrape, different colors appear, making the process enjoyable.
Because you scrape with tools like bamboo pens, there’s little risk of injury, so older adults can participate safely.
In addition to fireworks, try creating cityscapes with beautiful night views.
With a lovely wall display of fireworks, older adults are sure to feel the spirit of summer.