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Here are 32 summer decorating ideas from my home for inspiration! Imagine waking up in a summer vacation home with fresh coastal breezes and the salty sea air wafting through open doors. Who doesn’t love the mood of a summer home? Everything feels lighter, airier, and more relaxed. There are so many simple ways to bring in the refreshing feel of a summer home!
1. Paint your front door a coastal shade of blue
Our door and shutters are Wythe Blue Benjamin Moore!
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2. Add flower boxes to deck railings and windows
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3. Fly a flag
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4. Set starfish on your window sills
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5. Add summer chairs to your porch
6. Enjoy summery stripes on outdoor pillows
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7. Blue and white accessories are always right for summer decorating
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8. Create additional outdoor conversation areas with benches and easy to move chairs
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9. Filter harsh sun with stylish bamboo shades
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10. Add a few summer accessories to shelves
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11. Arrange summer garden flowers in trays or baskets
12. Add a relaxed cottage atmosphere to your kitchen with cafe curtains
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13. Add real dirt to faux plants and set on a saucer for a realistic touch
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14. Set a refreshing mood with floral and fruit essential oils
Click here for Summer Diffuser Blends
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15. Choose a summery color palette for candlesticks
16. Enjoy summer flea markets and garage sales to add vintage treasures
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17. Arrange flowers and 4th of July flags in a door basket
18. Hang a beach-inspired gallery wall with collected coastal art
19. Install hanging lanterns or wall lanterns for a charming seaside look
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20. Use bud vases or small pitchers to enjoy single blooms
Amazon Vases and Ginger Jars in my Storefront
21. Display plants in summer pots
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22. Add a ticking striped pillow to bring a cottage touch to your furniture
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23. Embrace a summer house vibe with floral sheets
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24. Decorate with shells and glass sea floats
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Similar shell bowl and glass sea floats
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25. Add summer stems to a large vintage glass bottle
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26. Tuck a bouquet from your garden into a bookshelf
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27. Display summer art in a brass bamboo frame
28. Stack small summer plates on tiered stands for serving snacks
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29. Stack baskets in front of a fireplace for a summer look
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30. Swap pillow covers and refresh cushions or upholstery with lightweight blankets
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31. Use blue glass mason jars to dry summer hydrangeas
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32. Collect glass bottles for candlesticks
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