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Level up your home decor this summer with these DIY projects.
These summer decor ideas will transform the way your home looks and bring summer straight into your life!
It also means its time to pull out your summer decor.
Summer doesnt have to stay outside, you know.
Id leave the heat outside exactly where it belongs.
Youll need a nice bowl of lemons to get started.
Nothing quite says summer like lemons, does it?
Lots and lots of lemons.
Wagon Wheel Wreath
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Wagon Wheel Wreath.
Now, I bet you cant saythatthree times in a row.
Imagine that wheel hanging on a wall on your porch or in your living room.
A touch of rustic, classed up by those beautiful flowers.
So check out this onehere.
When Summer Gives You Lemons
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Doesnt this picture look fresh and inviting?
Grab a few of those lemons, and make a pitcher of lemonade and call it a summer day.
Id think that little paddle that reads Beach should clear it up.
Look how exotic this display looks!
So you’re able to switch those out for seasonal summer blooms.
you could kick back with a glass of prosecco and end your brunch date with girlfriends right here!
Flowers and Friends Luncheon Decor
Dont you just love a good floral arrangement on a table?
Of course, you have a summer bouquet sitting in that doggie vase right in the middle.
That bowl of warm almonds and cashews only ups the class!
Sea Breeze Potpourri
I reallydoappreciate a good batch of potpourri.
It looks fabulous, but I bet it smells even better.
Pick something that smells warm, a summer scent likelemongrass, orBrazillian orange citrus.
Add a few drops of essential oils.
Dont you just love how the color yellow just brightens up your room?
Do you know what else brightens up the room?
That adorable mini-potted lemon tree!
you’re free to find something just like thathere.
Now all you oughta make this picture-perfect is a good book.
Just curl up with your lemonade and enjoy your afternoon off.
Pretty n Pale
Normally, Id find all that white just a littletoopristine and cold.
That soft whisper of color makesallthe difference between a cold winter landscape and a cool breezy summers day.
Id sooner cut off a limb than bring any red wine here.
You wouldnt usually think of elephant gray complementing a summer vibe, would you?
Its like seeing a ray of sunlight escaping through a dark patch of sky.
Oh, and theres also that deep teal on the lemonade plaque to consider!
Summers Calling Decor
The Beach is calling, AND I MUST GO.
Isnt that the truth?
Get yourself some decorative wicker ballshere.
Why not drape somestring of nickels succulentslike thesearound the wicker balls and prop up a candlestick or two?
Throw in some seashells you found on your last stroll on the beach, and youre set.
Sunflowers For A Summer Day
I was wondering when wed be able to pull out the sunflowers.
Dont they look absolutely ravishing, sitting there in their wooden, glass-paned vase?
you’re free to go for artificial flowers, of course.
But if there ever were a time to splurge, it would benowand onrealsunflowers.
Do you know what wouldreallytie this decor together?
Vintage Shelf Decor
A vintage summer-themed shelf is just what you better get your home ready for the summer.
Theres that artfully-rusted chest of drawers, just perfect to hold small knick-knacks, buttons, and shells.
You might also like thesefarmhouse spring decor ideas!
Dont forget to save some for your nextDIY decor project!
Have you ever seen a snow globe without the snow?
Flamingos and palm trees, in a snow (sand?glitter?)
Isnt that just absolutely clever?
If you decide to stick to the flamingo theme,heresanother countertop decor piece!
Home Sweet Home
Nothing like a cute little wall hanging to tell you that life is sweet.
Nothing like that beautiful big puppy snoozing in the corner, next to thatwicker hampertoshowyou that life is thesweetest.
Check out that napkin holder on that snowy white napkin.
Two-Tiered Tea Tray
How about a lovely tea service tray to brighten up a summers day?
What else would you need?
A tin bucket for decorative lemons?
A small dish to serve up thereallemons?
But do you have a pot of honey with a dipper?
you’re able to find a set righthere.
Do you have atin bucketlying around?
Why not use it as a planter?
Speaking of things that can double as another decor piece, check out that wooden crate!
Youve definitely must have one of those lying around.
Prop it up and use it as a side tableandas an impromptu plant stand!
Here are some moreporch decorating ideasto inspire you.
A Shrine To Summer
What a beautiful tribute to summer.
Cant you picture that beautiful wreath come fall?
But this summer wreath is light and breezy, with its soft blues and sandy whites.
Pretty in Peach Pots
Have you visited the local farmers market yet this week?
Forget lemons in a bowl; its time forpeaches in apainted potlike this.
So, switch out the lemons and make yourself some peach iced tea while youre at it.
Or, if youre worried about letting fruits sit outside all day, just buy some decorative peacheshere.
Why not set up this wall-mounted wine rack?
you could get a glass holder or an upside-down glass organizer likethis.
Beach Nook By The Stairs
Lets talk about the surfboard in the room.
How cool does it look in that nook by the stairs?
Youve even got that wicker basket set up… for an indoor picnic, perhaps?
Whatevers happening here, I love it!
Check out morefurniture makeover ideas here.
Strawberries in Summer
Its time to pull out all the stops;its strawberry time.
Dont you love how the ripe berries look in that?
So, get your littlestrawberry serving dishand serve up some cold cream to dip the strawberries in.
You know what would look divine and taste likeheaven on a plate?
One In A Melon Watermelon Display
Were really getting fruity this summer with our decor, arent we?
Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day than a cold wedge of watermelon.
Fruity Cushions
Keeping with the fruit-themed decor, its time you did something about your toss pillows.
Check out thesefruity cushion coversto help brighten your living room.
Take a (fruit)pick: lemons, watermelons, and pineapples.
Id add a strawberry-themed cover to the mix.
Now Im hungry; perhaps a fruit bowl?
Kitchen Island Rack Decor
Its easy for fruit-themed decor to turn childish and unsophisticated if youre not careful.
Butlookat this little island corner.
Thats sophistication and elegance on a rack.
So, if youre handy with a drill, go ahead and put up a metal rack.
Here are some uniqueIKEA kitchen island ideasfor you to try out.
Your kitchen island has never looked better.
Candy and Smores
Maybe you couldnt go camping this summer, and you missed roasting marshmallows by the fire.
So why not bring camping inside to you?
Grab a few bowls and lay out somemarshmallows; were making smores.
Dont forget the Graham Crackers and a few Reeses cups while youre at it.
Lights, camera and…a bottle?
Grab a few glass bottles likethese.
Now get out your basket of yarn and pick some colorful skeins of yarn.
Whats missing here…fairy lights!
Thats all you need for this table decor.
Switch out your table runner and gently lay out your yarn-covered bottles.
Come dinnertime, and youll have a warm, cozy table and hot supper to look forward to.
A lot of this looks to be upcycled.
Just sit a while on that lovely chair.
Enjoy that blast of cool air now that youve gotten out of the heat.