Summer Decorating Ideas for Every Room In Your Home
Make the most of your summer.
Whether you want to completely revamp your living space for summer or you want some quick and easy ways to make your home a relaxing summer oasis, there are so many ways to get summer-ready. Get inspired by reviewing these summer decorating ideas.
Living Room Decor Ideas
Bedroom Decor Ideas
Entryway Decor Ideas
Kitchen Decor Ideas
Dining Room Decor Ideas
Bathroom Decor Ideas
Outdoor Space Decor Ideas
Summer Decorating Ideas: Room by Room
Summer Living Room Decor Ideas
Your living room should be a place of rest and relaxation this summer. With a few easy swaps you can make your living room summer-ready.
Embrace blonde toned wood.
While you may have embraced hygge – a term that comes from Scandinavian design which refers to creating a warm, comforting space – all winter long, it's time to make your space light and breezy. You can achieve a relaxing, summer living room by focusing on blonde toned wood furnishings and accents made of rattan, bamboo, or natural oak. Easy swaps include new end tables, coffee tables, or TV stands.
Incorporate nautical colors.
Achieve the nautical, beachy vibes you deserve by introducing shades of white, cream, light blue, and navy blue into room accents or furniture items. A cream-colored sofa, styled with navy or muted coral throw pillows sets the tone while a large area rug with a navy blue or sandy beige pattern grounds your nautical living room aesthetic.
Decorate with fresh flower arrangements.
Place fresh flowers in a vase on your coffee table or side table in your living room. You can create your own arrangement using flowers from your backyard, or go to that farmer’s market you’ve been talking about.
Keep the summer vibes going and make your bedroom feel like you are on vacation with these tips below.
Stay cool with airy linen or cotton.
Linen or cotton sheets and pillowcases help you stay cool due to their breathable fabric, while they also add to the summer aesthetic of your bedroom. Discover which fabric works better for you by reading Linen vs. Cotton: A Simple Guide.
Accent whites and creams with pops of colors.
When decorating your bedroom for summer, start with white sheets and neutrals to allow shades of aqua blue, turquoise, pinks, oranges, or yellows to really stand out. Incorporate these colors in throw pillows, accent furniture, area rugs, or wall accents.
Change out wall art with botanical prints or travel photography.
Botanical artwork brings new life into your bedroom and serves as a reminder of the abundance of summer. In lieu of floral prints, include landscape prints of green fields, beaches, or your go-to travel spots you normally visit during the summer months.
Your entryway is the first part of your home that family and friends will see and likewise, the first part of your home that will welcome you back after each summer outing. By decorating for summer, here, you set the tone for the rest of your home.
Add a wall mirror.
A wall mirror makes even the smallest of entryways seem brighter and serves a dual purpose for last minute adjustments before you head out to enjoy summer days.
Swap out rugs.
Your entryway is the first thing your friends or family will see when they walk through your door. Swapping out your current rug for one with a geometric pattern, bright color, or jute or sisal material can enhance your entryway space. This will also allow you to keep your entryway clean and fresh after a long winter. Good colors for summer include aqua or navy blue, cream or taupe, burnt orange or terracotta, and bold yellow.
Enhance your entryway with plantlife.
A large houseplant like a monstera or pothos spilling over a side table creates a tropical, vibrant ambience for your entryway. To add depth, place large, potted houseplants on top of a side table. If you want a low-maintenance plant, opt for a faux plant.
Simplify getting ready with functional storage.
Add to your home aesthetic while also creating a functional space to hang your sunhat, glasses and keys + store your shoes by incorporating functional storage. Use a freestanding or wall-mounted coat rack for your summer hats and cardigans for cool evenings. Tuck a shoe rack under your seating bench or better yet, include a bench with built in storage for your shoes.
Whether you are serving drinks or prepping food for the grill, you want your kitchen to reflect the feeling of summer.
Add greenery with an indoor herb garden.
Transition your kitchen from spring to summer with this summer decorating idea. Bring the fresh scents of thyme, basil, or mint into your home with potted herbs on your kitchen island, countertop, or windowsill. Not to mention quick access to seasonings when you try your hand at lemon, thyme chicken or homemade basil pesto.
Refresh your kitchen with new decor.
Make your kitchen light and vibrant for summer by introducing bright-colored decor like kitchen towels, placemats, and a bowl of fresh oranges or lemons for a pop of citrus.
Change-up your backsplash tile.
Get your kitchen ready for summer by replacing the backsplash tile in your kitchen. This small change can help transform your kitchen and tie in existing color schemes. For example, a backsplash tile with a light blue geometric pattern complements white cabinets and light-wood countertops creating a beach cottage aesthetic.
Although you may prefer to dine outside and enjoy the warm weather, there will be summer days that are a bit too warm, which means you need to get your dining room ready for summertime brunches and dinners.
Choose serveware + dinnerware with fresh colors + patterns.
Start with a base color to help you determine which colors would work best for your dining space and table decor. An aqua table runner complements white or cream while peach dinnerware pairs well with sage green and shades of blue.
Carry the theme onto the walls.
When decorating your dining room for summer, wallspace allows you to showcase bright, abstract artwork or use wall shelves to highlight new, colorful dishware.
Complete the space with a bold area rug.
A patterned area rug under your dining table helps tie in the room and anchor your color scheme. For example, a turquoise patterned area rug complements bright yellow table accents and decor. Check out our guide, Decorating With Turquoise: Big + Small Ideas to help you incorporate turquoise in your home.
Switch-out chairs for dining benches.
Replacing chairs on one or both sides of your dining table with bench-style seating gives your dining area the appearance of an indoor picnic table. This works especially well for a modern farmhouse or scandinavian aesthetic.
Convince yourself that you’re staying at a luxury beach side resort with these bathroom summer decorating ideas.
Include tropical houseplants.
Place one or more tropical houseplants like a bird-of-paradise flower or a palm plant on wall shelves, windowsills, or your bathroom counter for a quick and easy way to bring summer decor into your home.
Embrace summer scents with scented candles.
Candles scented with sandalwood, lemon verbena, or clean linens contribute a fresh, summer, atmosphere whether you’re getting ready for bed or getting ready for your day.
Get your outdoor space summer-ready with these easy but space-transforming ideas.
Enrich your outdoor space with potted plants.
Elevate your backyard, patio, front porch, or apartment balcony by decorating with potted flowers and greenery. Choose planters that work well with your outdoor furniture and color scheme. For example, a white, clay planter contrasts well with a charcoal gray or navy blue sectional.
Add outdoor lights for nighttime interest.
Outdoor lighting allows you to enjoy summer nights while contributing to the overall look of your space. Wall-mounted light fixtures work well to brighten dark corners of patios or balconies, while you can create a striking look by hanging lights from your pergola.
Include an outdoor area rug.
Place an outdoor area rug on your patio to complement your outdoor sofa, dining space or container garden. Check out our guide Easy Apartment Gardening Ideas + Tips for more on container gardening.
Use airy curtains.
Hang white curtains around your seating or dining area to create a resort-like ambience while also adding shade for hot summer days.
Hang a mirror.
Refine your patio or balcony space by hanging a wall mirror on a fence or adjacent wall. This is the ultimate way to bring the indoors outside and creates a truly unique outdoor area.
Pro Tip:
Need more inspiration for your outdoor space? Check out our inspirational guides, including:
Modern Patio Ideas
Small Balcony Ideas
Our Top Picks for Modern Patio Furniture
9 Staycation Ideas for Backyard Bliss
Start decorating for summer.
