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Summer decor ideas are all about bringing joy and happiness into the home as well as celebrating the colors and sights of the season. Whether it’s spent at home in the backyard or travelling to exotic climes, summer is a joyful time which brings happy memories for many, so why not bring some of this happiness into our interiors? 

With the backyard in full glory and bursting with color, nature is a good place to start when it comes to decorating ideas and inspiration. To bring the outside in choose bold florals and lush botanical prints and embrace hot, vibrant colors, then to complete the look be sure to add in plenty of plants and fresh flowers.

To get you inspired to give your home a summer refresh we’ve gathered an array of joyful decor ideas which will bring summer magic whatever the weather.

Summer decor ideas

Summer decor ideas are full of bright and bold colors that instantly put a smile on your face, so why not bring some of that into your home? Introducing all the best parts of summer into your home can allow you to brighten up your home and bring a touch of the outside, inside.  

Whether it’s bold prints, nautical themes, making the most of summer snaps or taking inspiration from nature, there are some really simple ways that you can give your home a makeover and add a touch of the summer season into your home.

1. Decorate in sunshine shades

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Decorating with yellow is guaranteed to bring summer magic into your home. An instant mood enhancer, it will put a spring in your step whatever the weather.

'Decorating choices are a natural reflection of the times we are living in, there is a real desire for joyful, welcoming and optimistic shades which as been reflected in the rise of sunny and energetic hues such as 'Indian Yellow' and ‘Giallo’,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene. 'Try pairing it with bold green ‘Hopper’ and a burst of deep summer sky blue for a vibrant and inviting interior.'

2. Decorate with Chinoiserie 

(Image credit: Diane Hill for Harlequin)

Rooted in the beautiful landscapes of China, Japan and other Asian countries, Chinoiserie prints are the perfect way to inject elegance and exoticism into the home.  

Dating back to the Mid-18th century, the style, which is often characterized by its sinuous flower, bird and leaf forms, has endured popularity over the centuries and continues to captivate interior designers today. While there are companies that offer hand-painted bespoke murals, there are a growing number of brands offering printed wallpapers and fabrics inspired by the whimsical style.

This season artist Diane Hill has collaborated with Harlequin to release a brand new collection of joyful prints that celebrate the beauty of nature. Based on Diane’s hand-painted artwork, the collection features bold blowsy peony prints to classic Chinoiserie designs offset by a simple geometric based on lattice bamboo all bound by a saturated palette of bright jewel tones.

‘The collection is aims to uplift and inspire people to decorate boldly, unapologetically and to own their room,’ explains Diane Hill. ‘We based a lot of the color on traditional 18th-century chinoiserie but gave it a modern refresh. Using royal greens, yellows, sky blues and pinks was all very traditional in the 18th century, so we wanted to feed off that.’

3. Add zest to a kitchen with fruit prints

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If there’s anywhere in our home that needs to feel joyous and uplifting it’s the kitchen; as everyday space we spend lots of time in it’s important it’s a space that makes us feel happy. 

Wallpaper ideas are a brilliant way to bring instant life to a kitchen diner – for a summer feeling all year round try a pattern inspired by the garden colored in citrus hues, such as Morris & Co ’s Simply Morris Fruit design which is ripe with lemons and pomegranates. 

4. Introduce bold florals

(Image credit: Manuel Canovas Bianca Jade wallpaper)

Often occasional spaces which are reserved for entertaining, dining rooms are a great place to be bold with summer decor and floral room decor ideas are guaranteed to make an instant statement. To bring wow-factor consider papering in a large-scale floral print wall to wall – you could even go full on chintz by adding in matching curtains.

When choosing dining room wallpaper be sure to think about scale advises Ruth Mottershead, create director at Little Greene .

'Consider the ceiling height when choosing your wallpaper, opting for a smaller scale where you have low ceilings and larger scale more dramatic designs where you have high ceilings or large expanses of wall. If you have panelling within the room, fill the panels with wallpaper and paint the woodwork in a contrasting hue for a cohesive and layered interior.'

5. Lay a pretty table 

(Image credit: Pippa Blacker)

Tablescaping is one way to honor summer decor ideas and you can create a beautiful setting for a summer tea party by layering up patterned linens, colored glassware and plenty of fresh flowers, suggests fabric designer Pippa Blacker .

‘I love using my fabrics when entertaining and often choose a strong color for the tablecloth, perhaps with a pattern that has a feeling of flow and movement to it. I then layer up with linen napkins using a smaller print and softer colors. The look comes together by adding flowers, colored glass and if appropriate colored candles too. I love a colorful, relaxed, and fun summer table.'

6. Style up a sunroom

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Make the most of the warm weather by styling up your sunroom ideas with summer decor for a dinner party. Rattan chairs are guaranteed to bring a holiday feel, so layer them with pillows in mix of bright, folksy prints and don't forget throws to keep cozy when the evening chill sets in. 

To create an eye catching table choose colored glass tumblers that will come to life in sunlight and display vibrant floral arrangements in woven baskets for a relaxed country feel.

7. Cover a headboard in a joyful fabric

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Headboard ideas in joyful prints make for a fabulous way to bring a burst of summer decor into your bedroom without over-powering the space. Full of the delights of the Mediterranean, this fabric by Fanny Shorter features a medley of chrysanthemums, oranges and geraniums in sunburst yellow makes a fitting choice and is offset beautifully with a soothing, watery wallpaper.  

‘We have balanced the large scale print of the headboard with one of our favourite fabrics on the walls called “Mudprint”, which we designed for Christopher Farr Cloth,' says interior designer Kit Kemp . 'The blue colorway creates a calm backdrop that transports you to the Mediterranean Sea, with its painted layered quality adding a subtle movement and textured feel to the room.’

8. Fill the house with plants and flowers

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Summer is truly one of the most beautiful times of year, so why not take inspiration from nature and add beautiful flowers and plants into your home? Not only will they look and smell beautiful on display, they’ll also make you feel good too. Being surrounded by plants and nature is proven to have a positive impact on our wellbeing and will brighten your day in more ways than one.

9. Keep it bright with white

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Throughout the summer season, the days are a lot longer and a lot brighter which means we get more natural light. This should be made the most of when it comes to the interior of your home. The trick is to invite as much natural light into the room as possible and using white as a base color can really help this.

Try to keep walls, furniture and key pieces white or light stone colors and then use wall art and subtle décor items to add a pop of color. This allows you to embrace the natural brightness and beautiful bold colors of summer – the best of both worlds.

10. Try a nautical theme

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Whenever you picture summer decor ideas, it’s hard not to think of a beautiful room inspired by the beach, the sun shining and the blue sky and sea. Incorporating this type of theme into your home interiors is a really effective way to bring the summer season into your home. 

There’s nothing like a trip to the seaside to soothe the soul, so why not inject some coastal calm into the bedroom for a truly restful space? Take a pared-back approach by decorating with simple neutrals, elegant lines and soft stripes, adding pops of navy and rust for a contemporary twist. Coastal living room ideas are wonderful, too. 

How do I refresh my house for summer?

There are lots of ways you can refresh your home for summer. For a lasting impression try painting rooms in mood-enhancing vibrant shades such as yellow, leafy green and hot pink, or decorating with bold floral and botanical wallpapers –both will bring instant summer magic and will spark instant joy.

'Yellow is a shade that provides positivity to a space. It is a color that makes us feel uplifted, happy, energised and invited,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. 'Yellow paint colors have an inherent brightness, freshness and warmth that makes them an ever-popular color all around the home, creating a feeling of warmth and coziness, it is sunshine in your home. ‘Giallo' and 'Indian yellow’ work beautifully in busy joyful spaces such as kitchens, dining spaces and living rooms.'

Alternatively, for a quick update try styling up your kitchen with a joyful tablecloth, statement floral cushions and filling your home with plenty of fresh flowers.

'Bring in that feeling of summer by using joyful colors and patterns through your table linen and flowers,' says Molly Mahon. 'I love to mix and match my tablecloths and napkins to add as much interest and color as possible.'

30 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas

Anna Spiro Design

Now that it's officially mid-May, summer is just around the corner. And while we may not be able to jet off to some faraway waterfront locale, we can still get in on the easy summertime living with the right decorating decisions. Ready to dress your home up for a summery staycation? Ahead, discover 30 easy summer decorating ideas that'll lighten the look of your home for warm-weather months and vacation vibes.

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1

Keep It Light With White

Tamsin Johnson

Paint everything white, from the walls to the furniture, and then use cream, sand, or white textiles. Here, interior designer Tamsin Johnson added some darker shades of gray with the bedding, but otherwise, everything is white or pale. The idea is to invite as much light into the room as possible.

2

Accessorize With Citrus

Anna Spiro Design

As simple as it may seem, decorating with a bowl of citrus fruits can do wonders to make an entire room feel brighter and more summery. Here, Anna Spiro Design opted for a bowl of eye-catching oranges.

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3

Swap In Linen Bedding

Alec Hemer

Swap out your heavier bedding with linen sheets and pillowcases for a breezier look and feel. This laidback bedroom designed by Kim Dempster and Erin Martin features neutral-toned linens and draws the eye out to the beautiful balcony view beyond.

4

Commit to a Floral Motif

Victoria Pearson

Energizing colors, a mix of patterns, and flowers everywhere—real, painted, and printed—make the living room "cheerful, bright, and playful," says designer Krista Ewart of this California beach bungalow.

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5

Organize Beach Gear

Jacob Snavely

Designate a place to corral all your summer beach and sporting gear. In this kitchen-meets-mudroom designed by Amir Khandwala, the woven seagrass basket does the trick.

6

Bring a Bar Cart Outside

Matt Albiani

Since you'll be doing a lot more entertaining outside (or solo happy hours, whatever floats your booze cruise), stock a weatherproof bar cart on the patio. This slim rattan bar cart on a balcony by Gary McBournie is stocked with everything you need to get a party started.

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7

Prep the Patio

Brittany Ambridge

Get your patio ready for al fresco entertaining. If your deck or garden has enough space, carve out two separate areas to double the functionality. This spacious L-shaped balcony designed by Keesha Franklin of Halden Interiors features a separate lounge and eating area for both an outdoor living room and dining room that overlook the cityscape.

8

Add Pops of Color

Victoria Pearson

Swap in graphic paintings, fresh flowers, or vibrant dishes for the fastest possible makeover. "I like all colors—soft, light, shimmery, deep," designer Ruthie Sommers says of her beachy California kitchen. "If you're ever stuck, lighten your lights and darken your darks to create contrast."

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9

Treat Your Windows

Alec Hemer

Heavy drapes got nixed for knotted rope in a beach house by Erin Martin. Blue slag glass and industrial-baskets-turned-coffee-tables add the finishing coastal touches.

10

Bring Furniture Outdoors

Luca Trovato

An outdoor set-up like this shady spot by Stephen Shubel can function as a breakfast room, reading nook, or dinner table when the weather is nice.

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Spotlight Coral Decor

Thanks to the tropical colors and materials interior designer Aldous Bertram incorporated, this NYC apartment feels more like an island hideaway. We particularly love the lime green and pale coral color scheme, but if you're looking for an even subtler (and easier to steal) idea, display a piece of coral on your coffee table.

12

Hang Flowy Curtains

Simon Upton

This Florida home has certainly perfected the idea of outdoor living. Gauzy panels by the pool add privacy, shield the sun, and keep mosquitoes at bay.

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13

Incorporate Shells

Anna Spiro Design

This bathroom by Anna Spiro Design is giving us serious Amalfi Coast villa vibes. For a similar effect, contrast an antique, ornate gilt-framed mirror above the sink with shell motif mirror.

14

Amp Up the Bar

James Merrell

Fresh and fruity summer cocktails deserve a dedicated station. Whip up a mojito or mai tai at a well-stocked table, like the console in designer Amanda Lindroth's Bahamas house. "Every island house needs a fantastic, spilling-over bar," she says.

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15

Paint the Furniture

James Merrell

Unifying a ragtag patio set is as easy as grabbing a bucket of paint. For a Florida home's oceanfront porch, decorator Tammy Connor coated the antique sofa and assorted chairs in a matching cloudy blue.

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Compare and Contrast

James Merrell

Complementary shades can feel fresh—not jarring—when done correctly. The cool palette on this vacation house's enclosed front porch keeps the Florida heat at bay. For crisp contrast, Louis XVI-style chairs are covered in bright coral Ultra­suede, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore's Sweet Celadon.

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17

Balance Beachy With Subtlety

Tamsin Johnson

Though this little living room corner designed by Tamsin Johnson feels distinctly summery, it would also hold up during the rest of the year. That's thanks to the whimsical, chic, and quirky pillow chairs. Their plush, retro design was inspired by 1960s Italian Rivera style. The jute rug, woven sconce and pale gray-green paint add a soft contrast for a balanced space.

18

Fill Your Fireplace

Jonny Valiant

You won't be stoking the flames for another few months, so for now, stack leftover wood or position candles in your fireplace. Fans of coastal style can frame a hunk of coral like in Gregory Shano's Long Island retreat.

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19

Install a Ceiling Fan

TRIA GIOVAN

In this summery bedroom designed by Amanda Lindroth, the ceiling fan blends right in with the white ceiling. If you don't already have one in your warm-weather home, make sure it's installed and ready to go before it gets super hot.

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Swap Out a Lamp Shade

Anna Spiro Design

Anna Spiro brightened up the moody olive green walls and dark antique dresser with a sunny pleated lampshade and an easy-going bouquet of flowers displayed in a pitcher.

15 Cool Ideas for Summer Home and Garden Decor - INMYROOM

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Outdoor Hanging Bed, Half Wall Scratch Card and Bright Accents That Work Wonders - Here's What's Missing In Your Interior And Exterior This Summer

If you don't shine this summer a trip to the sea is not a problem. You can enjoy your holiday in your own apartment or country house: simple little things will help with this. We share with you the most relevant ideas for arrangement summer interior and exterior.

1. Splashes of color

With the help of accessories you can quickly and easily - but dramatically! - improve the look of the room. Replace vases, decorative pillows and paintings with brighter, more colorful ones; do emphasis on a large colorful bouquet of fresh flowers. Remember: contrast is everything!

2. Sea breeze

Blue, of course, is associated with the sea, its freshness and coolness. It's also great for calming the nerves. Use its bright hues in the living room or kitchen, and the bedroom and bathroom will be transformed with calmer, paler tones.

3. Instead of fire

In summer you don't need to light a fire in the fireplace, so use it as a kind of art gallery: place candles inside for a romantic evening, vases and even plants.

4. Change of seats

Replace uncomfortable garden chairs with ottomans - sitting on them is much more pleasant! In addition, if it suddenly rains, they can be quickly and effortlessly brought into the house.

5. Bohemian look

Want to make house like a bungalow somewhere on a California beach and feel close to the sea? Extravagant colors, combination patterns, an abundance of natural and artificial flowers - to help you!

6. The head of everything

Change the head of the bed: forget about monotony or inexpressive colors. Use botanical motifs, bright shades - a vigorous upsurge is guaranteed.

7.

More sun

Stay out of the sun. If you do not want to change your favorite heavy curtains for lighter ones curtains, secure them with special tiebacks. The best thing place them in the center of the curtain and at a height of one third from the floor - this reception will visually enlarge the window.

8. Citizen of the world

Hang a large map of the world on the wall: looking at it, you will remember your travels and, even better, plan new ones. A special scratch card is especially useful, on which you can lay your past and future routes.

9. Whiter than white

Love Scandinavian style? Paint dark wood white color - for example, stairs in a country house or patio furniture. By the way, it also visually makes the room brighter.

10. Air garden

plant a variety of plants and flowers and hang both on the street and in indoors on walls and ceilings. A garden right over your head - isn't it great?

11. Sleep in comfort

Decorate your bed with an airy canopy - translucent or made of light snow-white fabric - and enjoy peace and comfort.

12. Mirror Tricks

Even the smallest mirror will visually expand a compact terrace or veranda. In addition, it will reflect candles burning during the evening dinner.

13. Festive atmosphere

Hang garlands with flags or artificial flowers different colors under the ceiling or on the walls. They will look especially impressive in a wooden room. Summer party atmosphere guaranteed!

14. Hanging miracle

What could be better than sleeping in outdoor shadows? Get a hammock or, better yet, a hanging bed. (by the way, it is quite possible to make it yourself), and do not forget about decorative pillows are an invariable attribute of the southern latitudes.

15. Greenery everywhere

Pay attention to exotic plants without roots - for example, tillandsia. It can be hung by placing it in an ordinary cork from a wine bottle, place in the terrarium along with succulents or even in a sea shell. In any case, this plant need direct sunlight, and it can decorate your interior exactly where you want.

Summer room decor: the best ideas from designers

Home decor seriously affects our mood. If in winter we want comfort and home warmth, then in summer we want bright emotions, positive mood, interesting activities. Thanks to the original summer decor of the room, it will be possible to create a light and pleasant atmosphere, reminiscent of the most wonderful time of the year outside the window. We've put together a selection of the best tips for decorating an apartment!

Living room

We have already noted that the Provence style loves pastel shades. However, this does not mean that you cannot diversify them with a few bold “strokes”! Summer room decor should start with textiles. Put thick winter curtains aside, hang translucent with a floral pattern. Pick up sofa cushions to match them: green, yellow, raspberry colors are welcome. By the way, it is not necessary to change the pillows themselves: it is enough to buy unusual pillowcases. In our store they are presented in a huge assortment.

In the summer we try to spend as much time as possible outdoors, for example in parks and gardens. You can create the same relaxing atmosphere at home thanks to the summer decor of the room made of straw or vines. Of course, there is no reason to buy new chairs or tables for the living room: it is enough to limit yourself to accessories like wicker baskets, flower pots or vine-covered vases.

If you have a thick carpet in your living room, in the summer it would be appropriate to replace it with a thin woven or patchwork one. To match it, pick up a tablecloth on a coffee table and napkins. And in the recreation area, pillows in pillowcases in a contrasting shade will become a decoration - they can be placed directly on the floor. Such a summer room decor is sure to attract the attention of households and guests and make you want to sit in a cozy atmosphere with a glass of cold lemonade!

If your living room has a wall clock, replace it with a summer decor clock with a wooden dial painted with flowers. Bright photos will also look great on the walls: you can hang pictures from a past vacation or print out the best photos from last weekend. By the way, you can also pick up summer frames - with shells, flowers, butterflies and birds.

Colored glassware can become a summer decor for a room, and it is not necessary to use it at all. Place a jug with glasses or wine glasses made of green transparent glass on a table or window sill so that sunlight falls on them, and green sunbeams will appear in the room.

Bedroom

The bedroom is where color matters. The most successful for the summer decor of the room will be green, blue, lilac and all their shades. They go well with white, not only making the room bright and elegant, but also causing the illusion of coolness.

Textiles will play the main role in decorating this room by summer. Bed linen, decorated with bright poppies, beautiful butterflies or delicate lavender blossoms, will seem like a blooming meadow, and translucent curtains, letting in soft moonlight, will create the perfect atmosphere for a good night's sleep.

An elegant addition to the summer decor of the room - fresh flowers in transparent glass vases or bouquets of artificial lavender sprigs, as well as graceful figurines of the inhabitants of the meadows - birds and animals.

Kitchen

Dishes can become the main summer decor in the kitchen. Remove plain ceramic bowls and plates for a while, and place trays with bright ornaments, leaf-shaped dishes, plates with cockerels and lavender, glasses and decanters made of colored glass on open shelves.

Cans for storing bulk products with colored ceramic lids, decorative bottles are suitable as summer decor. Dishes with fruits will look great - you just need to choose fruits that do not spoil for a long time in the open air: apples, plums, pears, nectarines.

Even drinks can become summer decor! For example, if you keep homemade lemonade or compote in a beautiful lemonade, putting it in a prominent place.

Green is the main color of summer, and skillfully playing with it in the interior, you can create a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. In the kitchen (as in other rooms in the house) you can arrange flowers. And to make them look more stylish and attractive, buy original pots or planters! Summer decor can be a planter in the form of a watering can, a wooden box with rope handles, a garden bucket.

Provence-style kitchens were traditionally decorated with bunches of dry herbs, but they can also be replaced with artificial ones. Artificial sunflower flowers and lavender sprigs will look just as beautiful as a summer decor.

And certainly you can't do without textiles in the kitchen! Towels with lemons and olives, bright floral print tablecloths - all this will complement the kitchen and make it bright and positive.

Bathroom

Just imagine how pleasant it will be to cheer up and recharge with positive emotions in the morning, looking at the summer decor of the bathroom! To get started, replace boring gray dispensers with bright ones - orange, green, blue. Ideally, if they are decorated with flowers. In the kit, you can add brightly colored towels to them. Consider replacing your shower curtains and foot mat as well.

You can also put flowers in the bathroom - it's a good idea to buy artificial ones and hang them in flower pots on the walls or on shelves. You can also use vases and jugs as summer room decor. It is not necessary that they have a practical function - the main thing is that they add elegance to the room.

Balcony and veranda

In summer, balconies, verandas and terraces become one of the favorite places to relax: here you can enjoy the evening coolness or the first gentle rays of the sun, breathe in the aromas of summer. You can transform them for the holiday season by choosing the right textiles. For summer decor, floral print pillows with embroidered bouquets, butterflies and leaves are suitable. They will not only make your stay comfortable, but also give the veranda the look of a house in the forest. You can throw a small cotton tablecloth on the table.

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