I’m sharing the best summer decorating ideas to spruce up your home for those hot months each year! From art to blankets, wreaths to table decor, I’ve got you covered!
The weather is hot, the days are long, and that means it’s time to sprinkle some pretty summer decor around the house! I’ll be honest that I don’t change a ton from spring decor to summer decor.
Sometimes I actually take decor away in the summer. My kids are home, so the house naturally feels more lived-in than the rest of the year. Too much clutter AND decor can feel like too much, so feel free to pare down in the summer, too!
It’s been a minute since I shared my summer home decor, and while I don’t go all out on my fireplace mantel like I used to, I still like adding pretty touches here and there. Let’s take a look!
The Best Summer Decorating Ideas
1. Decorate the Mantel
Whether the TV hangs above the mantel or not, you can add summer touches to your mantel space. If you have a Frame TV like me, it’s fun to swap the art for something more summery, like this beach scene.
SOURCES: Blue Linen Throw Pillows | Ginger Jars | Boxwood Topiaries | Frame TV | Frame TV Art | Vintage Style Blue Rug | Leather Chair | Sectional Sofa | White & Brass Lamp
Add a matching set of boxwood topiaries or some pretty faux stems in a vase. This year I bought some blue and white ginger jars and added double boxwood topiaries for spring, but they work year-round, too.
Side note: I knew I wanted blue and white vases with boxwood topiaries and couldn’t find exactly what I wanted, so I created it! I cut the boxwood topiaries out of the containers they came in and put floral foam in the ginger jars to keep them upright. But since then, I’ve found some great ones already made here.
If you don’t have a TV over your mantel, you can choose a big focal piece and add other summer decor items, like I did when I shared how to decorate a mantel for summer.
Sources: Navy & White Buffalo Check Pillows | Blue Vases (similar) | Faux Dogwood Blooms | Wicker Chairs (IKEA – no longer sold) | Vintage Style Blue Rug | Wood Framed Mirror | Wall Color: Revere Pewter
2. Ramp up the Blue and White
If nothing else, you can always add lots of blue and white to your decor. It’s the time to embrace any coastal design you love, and it all says summer! It could be a throw blanket, a picture frame, a ceramic jar, art or any type of blue and white decor, and you’ve got a summer-inspired look!
I found these beautiful blue and white bone picture frames for my built-in bookshelves, and I love how they add even more blue and white to my display in the living room!
Sources: Blue & White Picture Frames | Small Ginger Jar | Faux Fern (similar) | Little Lamp | Pinecone Bookends | Pocket Watch Clock | Dried Grapewood Branch
I gathered a bunch of blue and white decor that would be perfect to add to your summer decor capsule!
Sources: Blue Scallop Mirror | Small Ginger Jar | Blue & White Throw Blankets | Striped Rug | Large Ginger Jar | Small Cache Pot | Bone Picture Frames | White Trimmed Blue Pillow | Floral Embroidered Pillow Cover | Intaglio Art | Foo Dog Decor | Floral Planter | Gingham Tray | Wavy Vases | Handmade Tufted Rug | Striped Chair
3. Change out the Front Door Wreath
A pop of color and pretty is always a great addition to the front door. I have a simple wreath I made years ago for spring, and I keep it up until fall! It makes the front porch look so much cheerier, which I love. (I guess I need to make a summer wreath!)
FRONT DOOR SOURCES: Monogram Doormat | Faux Topiaries | Planters | Brass Pineapple Door Knocker | DIY Peony Wreath | Black Paint Color: Onyx (BM) | White Trim: Simply White (BM)
I also swap out the faux greenery topiaries that flank my front door. In fall and winter I use cypress topiaries, and in spring and summer I switch to brighter green jasper topiaries.
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4. Add More Natural Materials
Rattan, wicker and seagrass are wonderful summer materials! I already use plenty of them in my home all year, but summer gives me a reason to use even more!
Sources: Rattan Round Tray | Rattan Vase
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5. Bring in Fresh Flowers
Summer is the BEST time to take advantage of fresh flowers, usually just outside your door! I have some wonderful hydrangea bushes that I love clipping from to bring the outdoors in.
And if you don’t have fresh flowers, faux florals work, too!
Sources: Floral Pillow Cover | Faux Dogwood Blooms | Glass Vases
6. Change Out Your Art
I’ve always been a fan of changing out art seasonally. It’s an easy way to decorate for summer and can be done on any budget! Everything from free printable art to swapping out art canvases. It’s a fun way to celebrate the warmer months, AND it’s one of the most inexpensive summer decorating ideas!
And of course I changed the art on my Frame TV hanging above my mantel. It’s always fun picking out a new digital art piece to display each season.
Favorite Summer Frame TV Art:
In the warmer months, I also hang this coastal abstract art above our bed. It’s so pretty!
7. Create a Beautiful Summer Table
Decorate your dining room table with beautiful white blooms, blue plates and lots of natural textures! It’s a surefire way to make it feel like summer inside without the heat!
8. Colorful Summer Decor
I love gardening in the summer, and adding gardening-themed decor is one of my favorite things! Try some of these beautiful pieces to add to your summer collection this year!
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Or if neutral summer decor is more your vibe, try some of these favorite summer finds!
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Those are my best summer decorating ideas! I hope you find them inspiring and find a few fun ways to add color and beauty to your home this season.
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