Here are 32 summer decorating ideas from my home for inspiration! Imagine waking up in a summer vacation home with fresh coastal breezes and salty sea air blowing through the open doors. Who doesn’t love the mood of a summer house? Everything feels lighter, more airy and more relaxed. There are so many simple ways to give your summer house that fresh feeling!
1. Paint your front door a coastal shade of blue
Our doors and shutters are Wythe Blue Benjamin Moore!
2. Add flower boxes to your deck fence and windows
3. Raising the flag
4. Place starfish on windowsills
5. Add summer chairs to your porch
6. Enjoy summer stripes on outdoor pillows
7. Blue and white accessories are always appropriate for summer decor
8. Create additional outdoor conversation areas with easy-to-move benches and chairs
9. Filter harsh sunlight with stylish bamboo shades.
10. Add some summer accessories to your shelves.
11. Arrange summer garden flowers in trays or baskets
12. Add a cozy, country atmosphere to your kitchen with cafe curtains
13. Add real dirt to faux plants and place them on a plate for a realistic touch
14. Create a refreshing mood with floral and fruity essential oils
Click here for a mix of summer fragrances
15. Choose a summery color palette for your candlesticks.
16. Enjoy summer flea markets and garage sales to add vintage treasures.
17. Arrange flowers and 4th of July flags in a door basket
18. Hang a beach-inspired art gallery featuring collected coastal artwork.
19. Install hanging lanterns or wall lanterns for a charming sea view.
20. Use bud vases or small pitchers to enjoy individual flowers.
Amazon vases and ginger jars in my storefront
21. Summer display of potted plants
22. Add a striped pillow to give your furniture a homey touch.
23. Enjoy the summer house vibes with floral sheets
24. Decorate with shells and glass floats
Similar shell bowl and glass sea floats
25. Add summer stems to a large old glass bottle
26. Place a bouquet from your garden on a bookshelf
27. Display summer art in a brass wicker frame
28. Place small summer plates on a tiered stand to serve snacks
29. Place baskets in front of the fireplace for a summer look
30. Replace pillowcases and update pillows or upholstery with lightweight blankets
31. Use blue glass jars to dry summer hydrangeas.
32. Collect glass bottles for candlesticks
Summer decor ideas gallery on The Inspired Room website
Inspiration gallery for the garden and outdoor room in the Inspirational Room
Looking for some summer decor? We’ve rounded up some of our latest finds in our Summer Decor Store!