This post shows you the best summer decoration ideas.
Summer is here, which means it’s time to let in the sunshine and spruce up your home with some summer decorations!
Don’t worry, updating your decor for summer doesn’t have to be hard.
There are lots of fun ways to do it, and there are so many rooms in your home you can experiment with while decorating.
Think about adding pretty flowers and wreaths to your front door. Plus, there are some patriotic holidays coming up, so you can decorate for those too.
I’ve got some ideas to help you get started with your summer decorations.
Here are 25 summer decorations to brighten your home.
25 Summer Decor Ideas To Brighten Your Home
1. Create a centerpiece with summer flowers
A wonderful way to add a touch of summer to your home is by adding a centerpiece to your coffee table.
Summer flowers are just lovely; they add brightness to a place.
Place them in a pretty vase to complete the look.
They are also fragrant and will make your home smell wonderful.
2. Display coastal or nautical shelf decor
Living room shelves are a great place to display your summer decor items.
Consider items such as corals, driftwood, sea-inspired artwork, and silver fish ornaments.
If you’re drawn to a more relaxed look, then this is a good direction to go.
This decor really transforms your home and gives it a sense of summer.
3. Decorate your entryway with sunflower decor
Nothing screams summer like sunflowers.
They are such pretty flowers, and their bright yellow color adds a pop of color to your home decor.
You can display sunflowers on a console table or hang a sunflower painting.
It really is a very welcoming addition to your entryway.
4. Add beach-themed decor
Summer is a great time to hit the beach and spend time outdoors.
It’s also a great time to bring the outdoors indoors with some beach decor.
Display photographs of beaches or coastal landscapes, beach signage, glass bottles, and straw hats.
It really does make a difference and adds a touch of summer to your home.
5. Incorporate a blue and white color scheme
A blue and white color scheme might be a game-changer for your home this summer.
This color scheme is also classic and perfect for summer decor.
There are so many shades of blue, so pick the one that you like, and one that will complement your existing home decor.
Use white as the primary decor to balance the blue, to keep your home light and airy.
6. Create a hanging door basket
Instead of the usual door wreath, a door basket is another equally good way to add summer decor.
Fill a basket with summer flowers and hang them on your front door.
It will welcome your guests with a burst of summer charm.
It’s a simple decor, yet it’s so eye-catching.
A great addition to your home this summer.
7. Decorate with a lemon tree
Bring a touch of freshness to your home by adding a lemon tree.
It really is a dramatic addition, but who doesn’t love a lemon tree?
Citrus particularly screams summer and adds a nice fragrance to your home.
You can also incorporate lemons into your centerpiece or a wreath.
It turns out it’s actually a versatile decor item.
8. Add wildflowers
Adding wildflowers to your home decor is a whimsical way to embrace summer.
Gather wildflowers of your choice, such as daisies or lavender.
Arrange them in a woven basket to create a charming addition to your home.
Wildflowers also add a cheerful and almost rustic vibe that can help capture the essence of summer.
9. Assemble a summer tiered tray
Tiered trays are so fun to create. So why would you want to miss out on creating one for summer?
Start with a three-tiered tray or stand.
Then layer it with various summer-themed items such as mini potted plants, seashells, starfish, mini summer signage, and small decorative figurines.
10. Hang sunflower baskets on the wall
Another way to incorporate sunflowers into your home is to hang them on your walls.
Sunflower baskets are a cheerful touch of summer.
Fill a basket with vibrant sunflowers and hang them using decorative hooks or rope.
The bright yellow flowers add a summery feel to your home.
11. Prepare a Fourth of July tiered tray
You can celebrate Independence Day in style by creating a Fourth of July tiered tray for your home.
Fill this tray or stand with patriotic decor elements, such as mini American flags, red, white, or blue candles, star-shaped ornaments, and festive banners.
It’s a festive centerpiece to celebrate the holiday.
12. Add a bowl of lemons
Fresh lemons are great summer decor for your tabletop or kitchen counter.
Yellow lemons are such vibrant pops of color that give your space summer vibes.
Place them in a stylish bowl or basket.
You can also use the lemons for cooking, garnishing drinks, or simply as a decorative accent.
13. Assemble a strawberry-inspired tiered tray
Strawberries really just remind you of summer.
They capture the sweetness of the season.
That’s why you should create a tiered tray.
Fill each level with strawberry-themed decor elements such as artificial strawberries, strawberry-patterned gardening pots, strawberry-patterned plates or napkins, and strawberry-themed figurines.
A strawberry-inspired tiered tray adds a delightful summery vibe to your home decor.
14. Decorate with lemon-themed decor
Another way to make use of lemons is to decorate your home with lemon-themed decor.
Remind yourself of summer by adding decorative items such as lemon-patterned throw pillows, table runners, or kitchen towels to add a pop of yellow and a touch of whimsy to your decor.
15. Decorate with seashells
Another great coastal decor idea that brings summer straight to your home is seashells.
Collect a variety of shells from your beach trips or purchase them from a craft store.
Arrange them in glass vases, bowls, or hurricane jars to create eye-catching displays.
You can use them on your tabletops, mantles, or shelves.
16. Add a patriotic pillow
Summer really isn’t complete without the patriotic holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the 4th of July in between.
So it makes sense to decorate with a pillow cover or throw pillow adorned with stars and stripes in red, white, and blue to celebrate national pride.
17. Hang straw hats
Straw hats bring out the laid-back, summery vibe.
So it’s definitely a great decor for summer.
Select a variety of straw hats and hang them in entryways, hallways, or living areas.
They also add texture, warmth, and a touch of rustic charm to your decor.
They are perfect for bringing a hint of summer to your home.
18. Decorate with yellow accents
Yellow and summer are a match made in heaven.
When I think of summer, I think bright, sunshine, and yellow!
Brighten your living space with cheerful yellow accents.
Incorporate yellow throw pillows, blankets, or curtains into your decor to add pops of color.
Also, display vases filled with vibrant yellow flowers, such as sunflowers or daisies.
19. Create a patriotic dining room centerpiece
Don’t forget your dining room centerpiece this summer.
Create a centerpiece inspired by the patriotic holiday.
Incorporate patriotic-themed decor items like miniature flags, star-shaped ornaments, or patriotic ribbons to enhance the theme.
Allow the centerpiece to be the focal point of your dining table during patriotic celebrations.
20. Decorate with greenery
Don’t forget the beauty of nature this summer.
Add a lot of lush greenery and plants.
Choose a variety of indoor plants, such as ferns, palms, succulents, or ivy, to add texture and vibrancy to your decor.
Place potted plants on windowsills, shelves, or side tables to create a beautiful space and purify the air in your home.
21. Keep the decor simple and airy
Your summer decor does not always have to be dramatic.
You can actually keep the styling minimal and simple.
Incorporate a lot of natural light, allowing your home to be bright and airy.
Avoid overcrowding surfaces with too many decor items; instead, focus on highlighting a few key pieces that give the summer aesthetic.
22. Create a playful coastal tiered tray
Sometimes you can be really playful and almost whimsical with your summer tiered tray.
This tiered tray is all about incorporating coastal elements such as, ceramic sea creatures, driftwood, nets, candles, and punny sea-inspired prints.
A playful coastal tiered tray adds a touch of seaside charm to your home decor.
23. Add beautiful flowers
Summer decor really isn’t complete without summer flowers.
Flowers have a lovely fragrance that makes your home smell wonderful.
Create your own floral arrangements with any summer flower of your choice.
Place the flowers in either a vase or a pitcher as a tabletop centerpiece.
24. Create a summer wreath
Is the season complete without a summer wreath? I’m not so sure about that.
Create a charming summer wreath for your front door or interior wall.
Choose bright and vibrant colors such as, yellow, orange, and pink to reflect the warmth and energy of summer.
Hang your summer wreath on your front door to greet guests with a cheerful welcome.
25. Opt for white beachy decor
A white beachy decor is a more clean and coastal style.
A primary color palette of white gives it a sophistication that only white does.
Incorporate beach decor items such as corals, starfish, fishing net, and lanterns.
By opting for a white beachy decor, you can create a space that feels like a coastal getaway right in your own home.
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