It’s long been said that all art is but an imitation of nature. Design is no different, hence with every change of season, we get the creative bug and venture to redecorate our homes.
Each season has its trademark color palette and unmistakable vibe that resonates with all of us.
If you’re looking to honor the summer season with your home decor, follow these 20 tips!
1. Summer Stripes
Promote the Santorini mood in your interior with blue and white stripes.
This pattern combines the overall nautical theme with Greek summer vibes and makes for an incredibly refreshing decor.
Not to mention, it’s come to be known as one of those outstanding patterns that effortlessly fit into most interiors.
2. Refreshing Hideout
Green is undoubtedly one of the colors in the season’s palette, and it’s a wave of freshness that we desperately need on hot summer days.
Every shade of green serves a different purpose, which makes the color quite a versatile choice.
For instance, bold greens create an exotic look, while the above shade has a soft and cooling effect.
3. Major Sunlight
Summer is the time to allow sunlight in our spaces. Get yourself lovely sheer curtains that will block the direct sunlight, and yet allow your windows to glow.
Top it off with a stylish set of drapes for when the heat gets too much.
4. Tropical Paradise
Use small sculptures and other colorful trinkets to give your interior the island paradise vibe.
And don’t forget the flowers!
5. Scorched Palette
Darker shades of yellow can be used to create an atmosphere of midsummer heat in your interior.
It’s heavy and rich, just like the season at its full potential.
6. Exotic Heat
Draw inspiration from the Moroccan aesthetic as you begin your summer redecoration.
It has the potential to make your interior look incredibly unique and maximalist, all the while exuding the vibes of the season.
7. Coastal Decor
Transform your home into a beach house with summer decor – no matter how far you may be from the actual beach.
A palm plant, seashells, and some nice pottery are all it takes.
8. Summer Rustic
Use summer decor to create the vibe of a small European village in your home.
Colorful tablecloth and an antique pitcher used as a flower vase make the gist of it.
9. Colors of the Sea
When decorating for summer, you can’t go wrong with blue. It’s the color that represents some of the best things about the season – the clear sky and the sea.
Combine various shades of blue with refreshing white for the best results.
10. Japandi Freshness
Some of us prefer to promote the spirit of the season when decorating, while others look for an alternative.
Use neutrals like beige, gray, and black to create a cooling atmosphere in your interior.
The result will be a refreshing space to hide in when you’ve had enough of the summer heat.
11. Summer Minimalism
Beige summer is a whole aesthetic of its own. You can use various boho elements and decor to create this beachy look in your own home.
It takes organic materials, a few rustic accents, and flowy fabric for your curtains or bed.
12. Red Alert
This kind of palette makes for a true homage to the summer heat.
If you’re a fellow heat lover, use deep reds to express yourself and beautify your home.
13. Decorate With Sunflowers
Sunflowers are an absolute summer must-have. They’re like a bouquet of little suns that can instantly light up the room.
No matter the style you’re trying to cultivate, I promise, sunflowers are a perfect fit!
14. Fruits of Summer
Much like we merrily carve and arrange pumpkins in the fall, we ought to honor the fruits of summer in the same manner.
Make sure to have a nicely arranged fruit bowl on your dining table at all times.
15. All Shades of Yellow
If you’re looking for a simple decorating tip that doesn’t take much effort, the answer lies in throw pillows.
Patterned yellow upholstery is more than welcome, but that requires a little more time and investment.
If you’re after the instant summer vibe – trust me – yellow throw pillows are your thing.
16. Nautical Decor
What screams ‘summer’ louder than sailing?
Create a soft nautical theme in your interior by incorporating shades of blue, seashells, and sailing trinkets.
Anything from a wheel, anchor, or rope is more than welcome.
17. The Summer Harvest
Summer has a few phases and each one of them carries a specific aesthetic of its own. This is why summer decor is much more versatile compared to the other seasons.
As summer begins to reach its end, you want to lean more towards the beige, boho vibes rather than tropical or nautical.
As the Lughnasadh or the summer harvest approaches, the greens give way to colors of wheat and rich flower arrangements to pampas grass.
18. Burnt Look
When summer is at its hottest, the scorching sun turns everything beige and brown.
And as heavy as that part of the season may be, it’s got an aesthetic that many people love.
This burnt, boho vibe is expressed through wheat arrangements, wicker decor, and the whole brown palette.
19. Colorful Decor
Summer is the time for fun, and home decor is a great way to reflect that notion.
Use wall art, books, and trinkets to promote the colorful aesthetic in your interior.
20. Hamptons Vibe
If you’re after a refined and sophisticated summer vibe in your home, then the recognizable Hampton style is for you.
The favorite US coastal getaway is renowned for timeless luxury beach homes. Soft shades of blue, beige, and white are generally predominant.
You want to focus on organic, quality materials and vintage decor.
In Conclusion
You’ll note that summer-inspired interiors are inherently a little rustic.
That’s due to the fact that we view summer as the time for a holiday escape, to relax somewhere exotic and new.
First take some time to decide which of the summer styles you wish to promote in your home – tropical, nautical, elegant, or rustic – and decorate accordingly.