India, May 24 -- Summer comes in hot, oppressive, and unrelenting, when the outdoors feels like a furnace but you can turn your home into a beautiful, peaceful haven, a respite from the blazing heat. Air conditioning isn't the only way to cool down, as visual comfort matters too.

Spruce up your interiors this summer with fresh summer-themed decor styles while also keeping the heat at bay with the help of shields. Fresh decor ideas visually cool you down, while smart facade solutions keep the light out, turning your home into a relaxing sanctuary amid the summer heat.

HT Lifestyle reached out to experts who shared innovative summer ideas, from fresh decor upgrades to smart shading solutions for blocking the sun.

Anuj Ramchandran, Associ...