The sunny days and warmer weather of summer are finally here!
It’s time to infuse some fresh, bright energy into your home after the long winter months.
Making some simple seasonal updates to your home’s décor can completely transform the mood and feel of your space.
Let’s look at some some fun, creative summer room ideas to breathe new life into every area of your home.
Follow along for plenty of inspiration and expert tips to give your home a warm, summertime glow!
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Refresh Your Entryway with a Bright Front Door Makeover
The front door is the first impression guests have when entering your home.
An faded, weathered front door doesn’t exactly say “welcome”, but can be easily remedied with a fresh coat of cheery paint.
Painting your front door is an simple, affordable way to instantly boost your home’s curb appeal.
Start by thoroughly cleaning the door, gently sanding away any loose paint or splinters.
Use a high-quality primer to ensure the new paint adheres properly.
Choose a vibrant hue like sunshine yellow, bold red or ocean blue to really make your entry pop.
A high-gloss finish will keep the door looking freshly painted all season.
Add coordinating potted plants on either side of the door, a stylish welcome mat and maybe a wreath or sign with uplifting motto such as “Hello Sunshine” or “Summer Lovin”.
Visitors will be greeted with positivity before they even step inside!
For a more budget-friendly makeover, try removable door wraps that allow you to change up the look season after season.
Available in hundreds of colors and patterns, door wraps just cling on magnetically and can be easily removed later.
Dress up the drab white trim around your door with decorative tape or chalkboard paint and leave fun messages for guests.
A bright, revitalized entryway guarantees happy hellos!
Create a Cozy Reading Nook with Flower Box Window Seats
There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book on a lazy summer afternoon.
Bring the charm of an outdoor garden right to your windows with customized flower box window seats.
Paint the exterior a fun, brightly color and line with outdoor fabric.
Add plush pillows and stuffed animals for kids reading nooks.
For larger bay windows, build out a more substantial window box frame complete with legs to hold the weight.
Construct several connected boxes to run the full length of the window, painted to match your room’s color scheme.
Outfit the seats with weather-resistant cushions, towels and sun umbrellas so you can relax and read in breezy comfort.
Surround with low-maintenance succulents, trailing ivy or your favorite colorful annuals—the options are endless!
Let your DIY window seats transform an underutilized space into your new favorite reading retreat.
Create a Breezy, Coastal Look with Natural Rattan Furniture
Want to feel like you’re lounging at the beach everyday?
Bring a laidback coastal vibe to your living room or sunroom with the natural texture of rattan and wicker.
Rattan furniture adds breezy, effortless style with its casual woven look in neutral hues.
Choose rattan-framed sofas, armchairs and tables for lightweight appeal.
Incorporating sleek greys, crisp whites and natural wood tones keeps the look airy and chic.
Add touches of beachy blues and greens with throw pillows, area rugs and artwork.
Continue the coastal colors with fresh floral arrangements in whites, creams and sea glass greens and blues.
Paint or stencil ocean-inspired accents like seashells, starfish or palm leaves on accent furniture or walls.
Hang sheer linen curtains to keep the room feeling open and breezy.
Accessorize with shells, driftwood, potted palms and rattan baskets.
Before you know it, everyday at home will feel like a relaxing beach vacation!
Set the Scene with Coastal Themed Fabrics
Few patterns feel as fresh and summery as stripes, palm leaves and sailboats in ocean blues and sunny yellows.
Update cushions, curtains and rugs with coastal themed fabrics for a relaxed nautical vibe.
Navy and white striped cushions lined with rope trim add classic maritime appeal to wicker seating.
Choose accent pillows and throws in soothing seafoam hues and calming wave patterns.
Lightly colored linen or cotton curtains with subtle sailboat silhouettes instill a pleasant coastal breeze.
For the bedroom, upholster the headboard in striped ticking fabric for an instant focal point.
Scatter the bed with decorative rope-trimmed throw pillows.
Underfoot, anchor the look with durable braided or striped rugs that handle sandy feet after beach days.
With the right mix of coastal fabrics, your rooms transform into serene seaside retreats.
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Give Walls New Life with Bright Paint and Fun Stencils
Painting walls or adding colorful stencils is a budget-friendly way to reinvigorate tired old rooms.
Choose energizing sunny yellows, soothing greens or beachy blues to match the carefree vibe of summer.
Think beyond basic paint—look for specialty finishes like chalkboard or magnetic paint for added function.
Outline sections of accent walls in contrasting white or charcoal tones to add graphic pop.
Introduce charming coastal details with simple stenciling or freehand artwork.
Stencil rows of elegant seashells or starfish marching up accent walls in white or metallic inks.
Use painter’s tape to block off stripes or triangle designs and paint in contrasting summer shades.
Freehand lightly sketched designs like sailboats, sea turtles or palm fronds for a hand-painted look.
Let your creativity shine and refresh walls with bright colors and fun motifs that reflect the season.
Set a Casual Summer Mood with Linen Bedding
Trade heavy comforters for lightweight, laidback linen bedding that embodies easy summer style.
Choose muted solids or subtle patterns in soft hues of blue, grey and cream.
Textured linen adds cozy texture and keeps you cool all summer long.
Layer different weights of linen sheets, duvets and shams for customized comfort.
Add breezy white cotton curtains to complement the casual vibe.
Keep the look relaxed with mismatched shams and pillowcases in coordinating fabrics—a mix of stripes, solids and subtle patterns.
Roll down the duvet for daytime or fold at the foot of the bed.
Pile on the European-style decorative pillows in shapes like squares, bolsters and lumbar rolls.
Finish the look with net canopy draping for a dreamy, coastal oasis.
Loose, textured and laidback, linen bedding brings the tranquil feeling of a beach cottage to your bedroom.
Rejuvenate Outdoor Rooms with All-Weather Sectionals
Create the ultimate outdoor living space with all-weather sectional seating perfect for dining, lounging and entertaining.
Today’s outdoor furniture looks just as beautiful and feels as comfortable as indoor.
All-weather wicker recreates the classic look of natural rattan but resists fading and mildew.
Handwoven synthetics are soil and stain resistant yet still boast beautiful texture.
Sleek aluminum or teak wood frames withstand the elements while being nearly maintenance free.
Thick weather-resistant cushions upholstered in SunbrellaTM fabrics resist moisture.
Look for deep seating styles with adjustable backs, swivel capabilities and hidden storage like ottomans with lift tops.
Arrange sectional seating around a fire pit or facing landscaping for peaceful garden views.
Finished with weatherproof carpets and stylish throw pillows, outdoor sectionals convert modest patios into luxurious open-air rooms.
Craft Colorful Decor with Painted Wood Slices
Wood slice decor adds natural, rustic-chic style to any space with minimal effort.
Buy pre-cut discs or simply slice logs and tree branches into rounds.
Decorative wood slices make great DIY wall art, ornamental trivets, unique drink coasters and pretty adornments on side tables.
Personalize plain wood slices by painting or staining them in bright summery hues.
Use exterior grade paint or wood stain markers to add stripes, patterns and designs.
Paint some neon bright and others metallic for eclectic contrast.
Stencil on cheery floral and fruit motifs.
Attach slogan words and phrases with mod podge for extra flair.
Arrange creatively painted wood slices on gallery walls or stack round trivets in colorful columns.
Cluster as centerpieces or ornaments to instantly inject any room with sunny character and charm!
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Welcome Warm Weather with Indoor Mini Gardens
Bring charming indoor gardens to your home with small-space plants perfect for counters and tabletops.
Miniature varieties of palms, ferns, ivy and citrus trees add peaceful nature to living spaces.
Group an assortment of petite greenery together on decorative plant stands near windows for lively ambience.
Try self-watering pots or hydroponic systems for low maintenance care.
Their compact size allows for positioning plants in otherwise awkward spots like empty corners, blank walls or underneath skylights.
For kitchen herbs, use magnetic spice racks attached near windows to hold tiny planters of basil, oregano and thyme.
Mini succulents, air plants, bonsai trees and lucky bamboo also thrive easily indoors in small containers.
Add a soothing water feature like a tiny bubbling fountain or glass terrarium.
Bringing tiny lush gardens inside connects you to nature while purifying indoor air and brightening rooms.
Display Treasured Memories with DIY Photo Clipboards
Photo clipboards make heartwarming display pieces, allowing you to easily change out pictures season after season.
Start with a standard bulletin board and simply glue jumbo metal paper clips onto its surface.
Print out favorite snapshots from summer adventures, family camp trips and beach vacations.
Cut them into Polaroid-style squares and clip onto the board for prominent display.
Get creative with the arrangement, clustering frames close together or spacing photos out randomly across the board’s surface.
Paint the clipboard’s wooden frame a bright color and lean against a wall or mount vertically for self standing style.
Add ribbons, buttons, fabric swatches or other embellishments to further customize your memory board.
The photo clipboard captures your favorite people and moments, keeping cherished summer memories closeby all year long.
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Reinvent dull nightstands or dressers by lining the back wall with varies size framed mirrors.
The reflection bounces light around the room and makes the space appear larger and brighter.
Layer classic rectangle and circle mirrors for interesting depth and dimension.
Lean ornate frames against each other in a staggered formation.
Try framing unconventional found objects like old shutters, windows and doors.
Add whimsical framed pieces like antique drawer fronts and iron gates.
Incorporate mirrors with contrasting shapes, textures and tones.
Hang a bold sunburst mirror as the focal point, surrounded by simpler round and oval frames.
The eclectic mix of mirrors adds character and reflects beautiful summer light.
The sun filled days of summer bring out our innate desire to surround ourselves with light, color and beauty.
Refreshing your home’s style seasonally with bright décor helps satisfy the craving for change when the warmer months arrive.
As you have seen, it’s easy and fun to give your home a sunny summer makeover no matter your taste or budget.
The simple DIY ideas, from seaside color schemes to handmade wood crafts, can brighten up every room with very little time and money required.
Improving the lighting, fabrics and furniture in your home to reflect the cheerful spirit of summer will uplift your whole outlook.
Follow these inspiring tips to welcome the sunshine season with renewed energy and delight.
Let your home reflect the joy, relaxation and possibility that awaits in the long sunny days ahead!
