Summer decor rich in high tide style focuses on the hallmarks of summer-casual, comfortable, and seasonally chic.
Undeniably stunning, interior and exterior updates in splash of summer sass colors, textures, and patterns welcome great looks and good vibrations.
HGTV Magazine – Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck
Summer Scenes, Seashells, and Seagrass Rugs
Retro Day at the Beach Ocean Print
Coastal Pink Cabin Print by Karen Fields
High tide style can easily be introduced into your summer decor in several low cost-high impact ways with items discovered on a summer outing to the beach, lake, coast, shore, keyboard or dollar store.
Designer Matilda Goad – House & Garden -Photography by Sarah Maingot
Seashells.
Beach rocks.
Decorative coral.
Driftwood.
Cypress.
You get the idea.
Photo by Annie Spratt
Summer decor suggestions for using sea shells include:
Displays housed in cylinder vases and under glass cloches.
Glass Cloche Pillar Candle Holder Clear – Threshold™
Summer themed vignette.
Carvings and appliques.
Traditional Light Finish Wooden Round Table Top
Mirror mirror on the wall.
Beach Decor – Large Natural Coral Mirror
Seasonal themed serving pieces.
Coastal Seashell Inspired Metal Serving Bowl with White Aquamarine Finish
Seagrass is a woven material derived from the dried leaves of underwater marine flowering plants.
Seagrass continues to dazzle as a durable and affordable material in the home decor world as it adds texture and depth to a space, while the neutral color variations and warm tones personify the casual yet elegant ambiance associated with summer.
Domino – Photography by Nicole Franzen
Ideal alone for summer decorating, a seagrass rug will continue to be a style staple into the fall into winter season by way of layering.
Rich tones and textures known to a fall or winter area rug will cozy right up to top billing when layered over a seagrass rug.
Sails and Summer Sales
House & Garden – Photography by Alicia Taylor
Sailing Ship Crystal Chandelier
Blue Wedgwood Sailboat Butter Pat
Summer sales kicked off over the 4th of July holiday, and retailers are primed and ready for sale days over the next couple of weeks.
Brass Sailboat and Dolphin Figurine-Bookend-Doorstep
Table Lamps
Table lamps remain an excellent accessory choice when updating your home to reflect the look of the season.
Cottage style epitomizes charm, and this cottage style accent table lamp brings to mind the casual elegance of coastal design while standing the test of time and trend.
Livabliss Cottage Accent Table Lamp
Notably an impressive year-round reminder of summer, however, home decor accessories that transition with ease from one season to another qualify as must have foundation pieces
Torny White Glazed With White Linen Shade
Fresh Flowers
Flower Magazine – Photography by Mary Craven Dawkins
When I see a colorful aromatic bouquet display in the grocery store floral department, I’m immediately on summer vacation.
Excitement discovered in the arrival and check in process is enhanced through the sight and scent of tropical floral arrangements.
I’ll pick up a bouquet on my next trip to the grocery store filing the purchase under treat the eye and the senses to a splash of summer style.
By the Pool Ambiance
Veranda Magazine – Photography by Annie Schlechter
Cooling summer pool time revives the mind and refreshes the body on a hot summer afternoon.
No Pool?
No Problem!
Create by the pool ambiance on the summer style patio.
Veranda Magazine – Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo
Set a seasonal tablescape in casual coastal elegance to sea and sand to.
1stDibs – Photography by Katie Charlotte Photography
Display a decorative arrangement of seasonal fruit on an accent table, coffee table, kitchen island or dining table.
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
What the apple is to fall, citrus is to summer.
House Beautiful- Photography by Lindsay Salazar
Particularly delicious and delightful, may I suggest inviting flavors and fruits fresh and bright to the summer party.
Summer citrus is ripe for admiring, slicing and garnishing.
Pink Cadillac Margaritas ~ Southern Living
Don’t forget a touch of tropical in your summer decor plans.
1stDibs – Photography by Francesco Lagnese
Turquoise Sun Leaf Shaped Serving Platter
Better Homes & Garden Hello Reversible Tropical Outdoor Pillow
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.”
—Van Morrison
I hope these summer decor suggestions offer seasonal decorating ideas for the summer spaces and places in your home.