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. 

Anthropologie
Jute Scallop Pillow
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Terrain
Quilted Cotton Throw

2 colors available

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

2 colors available

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Pottery Barn
Jacquard Cotton Throw
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Quince
Lightweight European Linen Throw

3 colors available

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

7 colors available

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Threshold with Studio McGee
Floral Square Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow
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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.

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

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

Quince
Organic Airy Gauze Duvet Cover

9 colors available

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Threshold
Organic Percale Sheet Set

8 colors available

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

7 colors available

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Pottery Barn
Reversible Quilt & Shams

2 colors available

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Pottery Barn
Scallop Border Sheet Set
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Casaluna
Linen Blend Sheet Set

5 colors available

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West Elm
Gauze Cotton Blanket

7 colors available

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West Elm
Airy Cotton Quilt & Shams

6 colors available

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Brooklinen
Piped Classic Percale Duvet Set

5 colors available

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Brooklinen
Cotton Matelasse Coverlet

3  colors available

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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.

Anthropologie
Mini Scalloped Cheese Board & Knife
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Terrain
Floral Cotton Runner

2 colors available

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Terrain
Marigolds Cotton Dish Towel

2 colors available

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

2 colors available

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Anthropologie
Acrylic Goblet Wine Glasses, Set of 4

7 colors available

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Terrain
Summer Garden Melamine Dinner Plate

6 colors available

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

4 colors available

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Pottery Barn
Wild Strawberry Cotton Napkins, Set of 4
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