Would you like to decorate your home for summer but aren’t sure where to start? I’ll help you bring summer inside with my simple decor ideas!
When I think of Summer, my mind goes to slower-paced days with more time for fun and relaxation.
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I also take that approach with my summer decor.
I don’t change things dramatically.
Instead, I make simple changes to help bring the feeling of summer from the outdoors in!
Want to see what I came up with?
Let’s take a tour of the house!
Here are my simple decor ideas to help you bring the feeling of summer inside your home!
Add color
This summer I’m bringing the sunshine indoors with the color yellow!
I’ll start by adding forsythia branches to a vase sitting on the foyer table.
Change your pillows
One of the simplest ways to change the look of your decor is to switch out throw pillows seasonally.
I’ll pull the yellow from the foyer into the living room with throw pillows!
Pillows offer a wonderful way to add texture to your space.
Display FRUIT
Want a simple way to decorate your kitchen?
Use real, faux, or a combination of fruits and vegetables in pretty containers.
I’m displaying faux apples in a cloche on my kitchen shelves.
We usually have some type of real fruit on the kitchen counter, in a bowl or basket!
This week happens to be honey crisp apples in a wooden bowl!
Decorate a Tray
Another simple tip to decorate your kitchen counter is to use a tray!
I added lemons, limes, and a cute French bee to embellish my white-tiered tray!
glass bottle vignette
Create a vignette to decorate your coffee table!
I added a very simple vignette of three glass bottles to my coffee table in the living room! If you’d like to know how to make this wood bead garland, click here!
incorporate wicker
Wicker reminds me of summer and provides another simple way to add decor during this season!
I usually buy one or two new items per season to decorate my house.
You all know I love a good bargain so I couldn’t pass these items up!
I found this cute wicker vase at Target for 50% off.
The painted palm fronds are from Hobby Lobby and were also 50% off!
Plant an indoor herb garden
I planted these herbs this Spring and have enjoyed having an indoor herb garden. To see how I created these aged Fench pots click here!
Chair exchange
A simple way to make a room look completely different is to exchange the chairs at your table.
I tried this with my kitchen and dining room chairs! I love this look so much! A completely different feel without spending a dime!
Set a simple table
I took the faux hydrangea from my patriotic tablescape and put them in this Grecian bust planter to make a simple centerpiece.
It’s summertime, and living is easy!! That means tablescapes are simple. But as you can see, simple can still be beautiful!
Accent with Artwork
Finding artwork that I like, and is affordable, has been very difficult for me!
So, I took matters into my own hands!
I transformed an old welcome sign into this unique piece of art! Click here to see the DIY project!
Well, my friends, the tour is done!
I hope you enjoyed my simple tips to dress up my house for summer!
Did my decor ideas inspire you to bring summer inside your home? Let me know in the comments below!
Blessings, Donna and Rich
More Seasonal Decor Inspiration
- Simple Ideas to Decorate Your Home for Spring
- How to Create a Nature-inspired Easter Tablescape
- Best of Autumn Home Tour
- Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Winter
- Table Decor for Valentine’s Day
- How to Decorate for Christmas
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So many gorgeous ideas here, Dona’! I absolutely love your new wicker vase! Your home is just lovely!
Thanks, Kim! Isn’t that wicker vase amazing! The fact it was half off made it even better! Thanks again, Donna
Love the beautiful way you’re celebrating summer inside, Donna! The pops of yellow and green are both so pretty layered among your French Country finds. Hope your summer season is all that you need it to be. Big hugs, CoCo
Thank you, CoCo! Yellow is a bit out of my comfort zone, but it’s fun to add in pops of color here and there! Hope you’re having a great summer, Donna
Such great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Happy Day, Donna
Great ideas. Your home looks wonderful. I love the artwork that you created and am heading over there now to take a look at the tutorial.
Thank you, Carol! I had so much fun making it! I’m really happy with how it turned out! Thanks again, Donna
Your home is beautiful, Donna! The first thing that caught my eye was the fresh herbs.
The pop of green looks so fresh! Great house tour!
Thank you! It’s the first time I’ve tried to grow an herb garden! So far I’ve kept them all alive! Pretty proud of myself, lol!!
Your home looks so fresh and bright! I’m jealous of your wicker vase! I’ll be on the hunt for one now. Happy summer!
It’s by Studio McGee at Target and it was on clearance! I hope you can find it! Thanks, and happy summer to you, Donna
Dona!! I love all these ideas to bring Sumner into the home!! I especially love the idea of displaying produce!! Such a simple and beautiful way to decorate!
Thanks so much! I love ideas that are functional, budget-friendly, and beautiful at the same time! Happy Day, Donna
The muted gold and yellow tones are lovely Donna! They bring a fresh look to your space. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Cindy! The yellow color took me a bit out of my comfort zone, so I’m glad to hear you liked it! Thanks so much, Donna
Your home looks so pretty! I love the gold floral pillows. Forsythia always brightens a room!
Thanks so much! I love those pillows and the texture they add to the room! You’re right about forsythia, they always make me smile! Happy Day, Donna
Simple ideas are the only ones I can attempt! Love the apples on display, such a fresh look.
Thank you, Rachel! I love easy decor ideas too! Displaying beautiful fruit is so practical and always looks great!
Donna this post is so beautiful! I love all your home summer ideas. Great Job! Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks so much, Meagan! I hope you’re having a great summer!
We are so excite to Feature this post on The Fabulous Friday Link Party this week. Your ideas are so pretty. Hugs to you.
Thank you, Renae! That’s wonderful news! It’s always a joy to be featured on Fabulous Friday! Hope you have a wonderful week! Thanks again, Donna
So fresh! And you make the refresh look so easy! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks, Diane! I appreciate that! I love making simple changes for each season! Take care, Donna
So many great ideas here! I particularly love your gold pillows and the bottle display. Inspiring!
Thank you, Missy! I think the pillows add such a bright and cheery pop of color for summer! Blessings, Donna
You have done a beautiful job of creating such a simple and relaxing summer home, Donna! I too am using yellow in my home as an accent color this season and am loving it. It’s so cheery!! I love all of your budget friendly tips as well. Have a great weekend!
Hi Rachel! Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope you enjoy your yellow pops of summer cheer, as much as I’m enjoying mine!
Hello Donna, love everything about your post, screen shotted everything for quick reference! Could you explain a little further about the chair exchange? What do you mean when you say “without spending a dime” ?
Do you mean exchange them from one room to another?
My chairs look exactly like yours but then bottom is a lighter beige and they have been with us for a long time and can’t remove those stains. Wish I can replace the fabric but looks that it will need a professional to do it. I rather buy new ones but don’t have the funds right now that’s why it called my attention what you said.
Thanks 😊
Hi Leslie! So glad you enjoyed the post! Yes, I meant exchange the chairs from one room to another. I switched my kitchen and dining room chairs out for the summer season! I got a completely different vibe in each area without spending any money! I wrote a post on how to reupholster different types of seats, maybe it can help?? Put the word reupholster in the search box of our blog and it should come up!
That’s what I thought, thanks for clarifying and ok, I will look up your upholstery post in your blog! Thank you so much.
You are so welcome! If you can remove the seat from the chair, you should be able to reupholster it! Good luck!