7 Easy Ways to Decorate for Summer

7 easy ways to

decorate for summer

Photo by Cheyenne Bell

I love to change up my décor for the seasons, but I was always a bit hard-pressed to welcome summer into my house until recently.

You see, I am a winter girl through and through, and these long, hot Texas summers have never been my cup of tea.

Since having kids, however, I am starting to appreciate summers a little more, as we tend to spend our days by the pool and our evenings playing outside. Honestly, what’s not fun about

that?

Now when summer charges into our year in one fell swoop (what happened to spring?!), I try to welcome it into my house with a bit more

enthusiasm!

Here are some of the ways that I try to get my house (and my mindset) summer ready.

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Prepping your house for summer fun and entertaining can be easy and painless if you follow these basic tips.

CHEYENNE BELL Cheyenne Bell is a writer and blogger with a slight obsession for old homes and good coffee. Her blog, Sense & Serendipity, focuses on inspiring others to create a home well-loved and a life well-lived. Cheyenne lives in San Marcos, Texas with her two young children. Find her atSenseandSerendipityblog.com.

Lighten your linens.

Swap out heavy comforters and throw blankets with lighter, airier linens. Add a simple coverlet to the bed and a cotton knit throw on the couch. Indulge in fresh, white linen sheets or new towels.

Add a beach-y feel.

Add a few nautical décor pieces to your mantel, buy sea-inspired candles, and add beach-y throw pillows to the chairs. Incorporate natural

elements, such as seashells, driftwood, natural woven baskets, or palm fronds, into your décor.

Prep your outdoor spaces.

Outdoor entertaining is at its peak during the

summer. Make sure your outdoor gathering spaces are up to the challenge. Invest in a few new chairs, or at least replace the cushions if they are worn out or weathered. String up vintage-style bulb lights along your patio overhang. If you have the space, add a fire pit, and host a s’more’s party!

Add houseplants.

Bring life into the house with plants. Add a succulent planter that hangs on the wall for an instant conversation piece during your cookout!

Add pops of color.

Bright pops of color are a fun touch for summer! Add a few bright blue or vibrant coral pillows to the couch, or toss a fun multicolored blanket on the back of a chair. Add bright summer florals to your tablescapes. If you’re hosting a dinner party, use fun, summer-inspired dishes and drinkware.

Display the flag.

Displaying our country’s flag is always a good idea, but summertime is one of the best times to hang it proudly. With Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day peppering our summers, the flag is an essential décor staple.

Add summer scents.

Finally, create a summertime environment with your favorite summer-scented candles. Anything

tropical, such as coconut or pineapple, is a fantastic addition to the kitchen and living area. Subtle scents, such as fresh linen or sea-inspired

scents, are lovely in the bathroom or bedroom.

When I get my house decorated for summer, I have an easier time accepting the long, hot days that will be upon us before we know it. Have an amazing Texas summer, and try to stay cool!