Decor & Styling

Time for a Refresh: These Home Decor Picks Feel Like Summer

written by CAITLIN BROWN

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Source: Design by Caitlin Higgins | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Source: Design by Caitlin Higgins | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Shuffling around the living room to make space for some new summer home decor is one of my favorite ways to mark the start of the season. Sometimes, the changes are small—a new scented candle here and a fresh bunch of greenery there. Other times, they’re more noticeable, like a new throw pillow for the couch or a piece of artwork for the bathroom.

Come summertime, it’s all about lightening things up with linens, florals, woven textures, and cheerful accessories. The goal for my summer home decor is to match the mood I’m in when the sun is shining and I’ve got a spicy margarita in one hand. Of course, the big investment pieces like couches, rugs, and window treatments often remain untouched. But there are plenty of little ways to bring in nods to the warmer weather and make a home feel brand-new with decor. Below, we’ve rounded up the best of the best summer home decor to make the most of the season.

Pillows & Throws

Source: Alaina Kaz

Adding patterns is a foolproof way to bring fresh energy to your home, and with longer days and plenty of time outdoors ahead, that’s just the vibe we’re after. Try swapping in a patterned pillow or a fun throw on your living room couch for some extra flair. 

Jute Scallop Pillow
Anthropologie
Jute Scallop Pillow
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Quilted Cotton Throw
Terrain
Quilted Cotton Throw

2 colors available

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Checkered Plaid Woven Throw Blanket
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Checkered Plaid Woven Throw Blanket
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Floral Embroidered Pillow
Pottery Barn
Floral Embroidered Pillow
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Tasseled Cushion Cover
H&M
Tasseled Cushion Cover

2 colors available

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Jacquard Cotton Throw
Pottery Barn
Jacquard Cotton Throw
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Lightweight European Linen Throw
Quince
Lightweight European Linen Throw

3 colors available

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Neutral Floral Throw Pillow
Anthropologie
Neutral Floral Throw Pillow
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Floral Lumbar Pillow
Anthropologie
Floral Lumbar Pillow
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Floral Throw
H&M
Floral Throw
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Yellow Gingham Tassel Blanket
Magnolia
Yellow Gingham Tassel Blanket
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Patterned Cushion Cover
H&M
Patterned Cushion Cover

7 colors available

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Floral Square Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow
Threshold with Studio McGee
Floral Square Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow
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Border Check Woven Throw Blanket
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Border Check Woven Throw Blanket

2 colors available

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Decor & Accessories

Source: @nataliemyers

A few extra special accessories, like a framed art print with a summer scene or a hand-painted vase for fresh flowers, can truly transform your space. Focus your attention on surfaces like coffee tables or bookshelves, which are often focal points in the room.

Italia Summer Lemon Poster
Etsy | BlueWaterSongs
Italia Summer Lemon Poster
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Shell Vase
H&M
Shell Vase
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Rafia Coaster Set
Magnolia
Rafia Coaster Set
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Palm Tree Candlestick
H&M
Palm Tree Candlestick
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Rattan Volcano Jar Candle
Anthropologie
Rattan Volcano Jar Candle
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Strawberry Vase
Urban Outfitters
Strawberry Vase
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Stoneware Vase
Anthropologie
Stoneware Vase
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Rattan Scalloped Bowl
Pottery Barn
Rattan Scalloped Bowl
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Handcrafted Taper Holders
Pottery Barn
Handcrafted Taper Holders
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Glass Table Lamp
Anthropologie
Glass Table Lamp
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Rattan Photo Frame
Magnolia
Rattan Photo Frame
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Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase
Pottery Barn
Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase
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Stripe Stoneware Frame
Anthropologie
Stripe Stoneware Frame
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Twisted Seagrass Tray
Pottery Barn
Twisted Seagrass Tray
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Footed Votive Holders, Set of 2
Terrain
Footed Votive Holders, Set of 2
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Bumblebee Trinket Dish
Anthropologie
Bumblebee Trinket Dish
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Bud Glass Vase
Anthropologie
Bud Glass Vase
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Scalloped Ceramic Vase
Magnolia
Scalloped Ceramic Vase
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Colorful Pastel Oyster Shell Painting
Etsy | FourSistersPrintShop
Colorful Pastel Oyster Shell Painting
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Dyed Alabaster Notched Coasters, Set of 4
Terrain
Dyed Alabaster Notched Coasters, Set of 4

2 colors available

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Faux Greenery & Florals

Source: Sara Ligorria-Tramp

If a room in your house feels gloomy or unfinished, just add a plant! I used to think faux plants were a no, but after my third dead fern, I decided to embrace them, and I’ve never looked back. Pro tip: Make sure to style and zhush the branches to make them look as authentic as possible.

Citrus Spray
Magnolia
Citrus Spray
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Mini Dried Flower Bouquet
Etsy | PurpleSmallbear
Mini Dried Flower Bouquet
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Faux Poppy Flowers
Etsy | DexinFloral
Faux Poppy Flowers
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Wisteria Stems
Etsy | BunnyFlowerBoutique
Wisteria Stems
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Faux Dogwood Leaf Arrangement
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Faux Dogwood Leaf Arrangement
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Faux Elevated Mixed Delphinium Bundle
Pottery Barn
Faux Elevated Mixed Delphinium Bundle
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Mini Faux Ivy Plant
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Mini Faux Ivy Plant
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Dried Lavender Stem Bunch
West Elm
Dried Lavender Stem Bunch
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Artificial Olive Leaf Arrangement
Threshold with Studio McGee
Artificial Olive Leaf Arrangement
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Faux Blush Pink Sedum Flower Arrangement
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Faux Blush Pink Sedum Flower Arrangement
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Faux Laurel Leaf & Sedum Wire Wreath
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia
Faux Laurel Leaf & Sedum Wire Wreath
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Artificial Olive Tree
Amazon
Artificial Olive Tree
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Summer Bedding

Source: @francois_et_moi

Come summer, you can catch us in floral printed bed sheets à la Kathleen Kelly in You’ve Got Mail until further notice. Don’t worry if flowery patterns aren’t your thing, though. There are plenty of other dreamy, lightweight summer bedding options that will give your boudoir an instant refresh—and put an end to sweating through your sheets!

Organic Airy Gauze Duvet Cover
Quince
Organic Airy Gauze Duvet Cover

9 colors available

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Organic Percale Sheet Set
Threshold
Organic Percale Sheet Set

8 colors available

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Floral Percale Sheet Set
Pottery Barn
Floral Percale Sheet Set
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Muslin Duvet Cover Set
H&M
Muslin Duvet Cover Set

7 colors available

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Reversible Quilt & Shams
Pottery Barn
Reversible Quilt & Shams

2 colors available

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Scallop Border Sheet Set
Pottery Barn
Scallop Border Sheet Set
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Linen Blend Sheet Set
Casaluna
Linen Blend Sheet Set

5 colors available

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Gauze Cotton Blanket
West Elm
Gauze Cotton Blanket

7 colors available

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Airy Cotton Quilt & Shams
West Elm
Airy Cotton Quilt & Shams

6 colors available

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Piped Classic Percale Duvet Set
Brooklinen
Piped Classic Percale Duvet Set

5 colors available

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Cotton Matelasse Coverlet
Brooklinen
Cotton Matelasse Coverlet

3  colors available

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Patterned Duvet Cover Set
H&M
Patterned Duvet Cover Set

3 colors available

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Kitchen & Tabletop Decor

Source: @briahammelinteriors

Summer is high time for entertaining, and we plan to make it special with a few summery additions to our tabletop decor. All of these versatile pieces are perfectly in tune with the warm-weather season, but you can also mix them up and use them year-round to get the most bang for your buck.

Mini Scalloped Cheese Board & Knife
Anthropologie
Mini Scalloped Cheese Board & Knife
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Floral Cotton Runner
Terrain
Floral Cotton Runner

2 colors available

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Marigolds Cotton Dish Towel
Terrain
Marigolds Cotton Dish Towel

2 colors available

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Large Stoneware Serving Bowl
H&M
Large Stoneware Serving Bowl
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Bamboo Bloom Serving Board
Anthropologie
Bamboo Bloom Serving Board
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Blue Posie Melamine Plates, Set of 4
Magnolia
Blue Posie Melamine Plates, Set of 4
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Handpainted Taper Candles, Set of 2
Anthropologie
Handpainted Taper Candles, Set of 2

2 colors available

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Acrylic Goblet Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Anthropologie
Acrylic Goblet Wine Glasses, Set of 4

7 colors available

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Summer Garden Melamine Dinner Plate
Terrain
Summer Garden Melamine Dinner Plate

6 colors available

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Screened Food Dome
West Elm
Screened Food Dome
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Jute Placemats, Set of 2
H&M
Jute Placemats, Set of 2
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Stoneware Rectangular Platter
Pottery Barn
Stoneware Rectangular Platter
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Confetti Candles, Set of 6
Terrain
Confetti Candles, Set of 6
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Floral Tablecloth
Threshold
Floral Tablecloth
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Dish Towels, Set of 3
Anthropologie
Dish Towels, Set of 3
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Etched Floral Recycled Glass Pitcher
Pottery Barn
Etched Floral Recycled Glass Pitcher
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Table Runner
Anthropologie
Table Runner

4 colors available

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Wild Strawberry Cotton Napkins, Set of 4
Pottery Barn
Wild Strawberry Cotton Napkins, Set of 4
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