5 Fresh Ways to Add Summer Style to Your Home

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1. Don’t play it safe this summer — embrace bold, lively colors and playful patterns to lift your space.

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Contrast with White

2. Create a beachy summer vibe by introducing more white, even if your walls or floors are darker — white brightens and refreshes.

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Buy a souvenier map

3. Bring vacation memories home by hunting for a beautiful souvenir map to frame — it adds personality and a story to your walls.

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Natural elements

4. Combine natural elements — shells, woven baskets, driftwood, and greenery — for fresh, easy summer accessories.

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summer rug
5. Add light, summery rugs or a casual carpet to create a relaxed beach-cottage feel underfoot.

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Want more summer inspiration? Explore seasonal decorating ideas and simple ways to refresh your home for warmer days.

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Summer Shop

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Jump-start your style and refresh your home with budget-friendly, practical ideas from the book Simple Decorating. Learn to embrace your personal style, reimagine rooms, and turn overlooked areas into favorite destinations.

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Discover more decorating, organizing, and homemaking books to inspire your next makeover.

I’m working on some fresh summer decor updates around my house — more soon. How about you?
5 ways to add summer decor style to your house