Summer Home Tour (Easy Breezy Decorating Ideas)
Welcome friends! If you’re looking for ways to decorate for summer, you’re in luck! Today, I’ve joined a group of talented bloggers for our 2024 Summer Home Tour hosted by our friend, Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. Each day this week, (Monday thru Thursday), several of us will be sharing our homes all decorated for summer! With 16 bloggers on the tour, there’s a variety of styles…from coastal decorating to traditional and everything in between. For my stop on the Summer Home Tour, I’m sharing easy, breezy decorating ideas with a coastal vibe!
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Summer Home Tour 2024:
Before we begin, I want to welcome those of you who are arriving from Stonegable. For many years, I’ve been reading Yvonne’s blog and admiring her gorgeous homes. I’m sure you enjoyed her beautiful summer ideas!
When you’re finished here, please be sure to visit the links at the end of the post to see all the beautiful summer tours!
Now, let’s get started with my summer home tour:
Welcome to my traditional style foyer…
Today, we begin our tour in the foyer which gets the best afternoon sunlight this time of year. From here, you can see straight into the living room where we’ll take a look around.
Living room with a British Colonial aesthetic…
Since this room always has a bit of an island vibe, it’s easy to decorate for summer in here! For the summer season, I brought out shells, coral and even more cane and wicker pieces. In fact, I recently bought the scalloped edge rattan bowl and I’m loving how it adds to the coastal feel in the room.
With the coffee table being such a focal point, I wanted a light and airy look for summer.
Plus, you can’t go wrong with stacks of decorating books and some coral pieces.
Recently, I added a few starfish to the boxwood and woven spheres. Maybe I’ll fill the bowl with a bunch of larger shells at some point. Though, I do like the touches of greenery for summer. You’ll also notice I’ve opened up my windows to enjoy those sweet summer breezes. Here in New Jersey, the mornings have been cool enough to open the windows..at least for a little while.
Blue and white coastal decor in the kitchen…
What’s more classic than blue and white for summer? When decorating my kitchen, I wanted a light and airy feel for the warmer months. Since my curtains were already blue, it was easy to continue that color scheme.
Stripes are always a popular design for summer decorating and they make a great background for a table setting. In fact, I’ve used this tablecloth many times. Doesn’t it kind of remind you of the iconic rug from the movie, Something’s Gotta Give? Yeah, I love classic Nancy Meyers style!
For the place settings, I kept it simple with crisp white plates and napkins.
This past weekend, we hosted a pre-prom party for my son. Since I had the peonies left over from the party, I decided to add them to my summer table…why not repurpose them?
For this table, I loaded up on the seagrass and shells to continue the coastal feel.
In my opinion, this coastal aesthetic could work for casual dining or even a fancier dinner party.
Sure, this blue and white table setting works well in a kitchen but it would be fun to recreate on the patio…or even the beach!
Besides the beachy table, I added a few more coastal touches throughout the kitchen.
On my kitchen island and stove mantel, I filled white pitchers with grasses from my backyard bushes. The grasses remind me of what you might see growing on the sand dunes at the beach.
Instead of using a lot of color, I displayed neutrals like the wooden candlesticks and cane candle holders. For more neutrals and ways to decorate with white, read – Decorating with White for Summer.
On the island, I used my go-to round wooden tray to hold my coastal pieces.
If you want to create an easy vignette, start with a round tray. In fact, here are more ways I’ve decorated with them.
This time of year, I like to keep my kitchen clear and fresh from a lot of clutter. Sometimes, a pretty view is all you need.
Peek into our summer family room…
Since our kitchen and family room are open concept, I tend to decorate the two rooms alike. From the kitchen table, you can see I’ve continued the blue and white in the family room.
Even though I didn’t change much for the summer season in there, I did lean the window pane mirror up on the mantel. Once again…just keeping it simple.
On the family room coffee table, I displayed some blue and white chinoiserie spheres, some faux hydrangeas and another shell. Just a few simple touches to add to the casual summer vibe!
Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoyed my easy, breezy summer home tour!
Summer Decorating Takeaways:
- Keep it simple!
- Stack decorating books to add height and interest.
- Display fresh flowers to bring life to a room.
- Use seagrass, cane and other textures.
- Find places to display shells and coastal inspired accessories.
- Bring in flowers or greenery from your yard.
- A blue and white color palette looks fresh for summer!
- Open the windows and enjoy the summer breezes!
Shop the Look for Summer:
If you haven’t decorated for summer yet, I hope our tours inspire you!
Once again, thank you to Marty from A Stroll Thru Life for hosting! To take the full tour, you can start with her lovely blog.
If you’re following along in order, From Farmhouse to Florida is next on the list. Today, Kim is sharing ideas to get you ready for the 4th of July! Be sure to visit her beautiful blog!
Also, please visit the rest of the summer home tour participants from the list below! (Click on any line below to catch up or see any tour.)
Monday June 10th Lineup.
A Stroll Thu Life – My Thrift Stoe Addiction – Decor To Adore – Our Southern Home
Tuesday June 11th Lineup.
Calypso in the Country – From Farmhouse to Florida – Thrifty and Chic – StoneGable
Wednesday June 12th Lineup
Whispering Pines Homestead – Worthing Court – B Vintage Style – Chalking Up Success
Thursday June 13th Lineup
Bluesky at Home – County Road 407 – Pasha is Home – Bungalow 47
How are you decorating your home this summer?
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So many wonderful and summery touches. I adore your table centerpiece! So happy to be on tour with you!
Thanks so much, Laura! Always great to tour with you!
Shelley, your summer decor looks effortlessly lovely–you’ve nailed easy and breezy with beautiful results! I really love the coastal accents and casual dining setting–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks so much, Cecilia! Summer is my favorite and I love decorating this time of year!
Always love seeing what you’ve done in your beautiful home, Shelley. Your kitchen is one of my very favorites!!
Thanks Stacey! Simple decor seems to work this time of year!
I love your soft, breezy approach to summer decor, Shelley. All the woven baskets, chargers, and napkin rings. Enjoy your summer.
Thanks so much, Carol! I can never have enough woven accessories! Have a great summer as well!
I love, love, love the coastal vibe you bring to your home. So perfect for summer and your home is always so welcoming. Great tips and ideas. Thanks for joining the tour this season, your home is always a delight to visit.
Awe, thanks so much Marty! I actually enjoy decorating for summer more than any other time of year…because it’s so easy! Thanks again for hosting this wonderful tour!
Absolutely charming summer decor Shelley! Your home looks so cozy and stylish. You’ve shared some wonderful ideas for coastal decorating. I love the little rattan bowl in your living room and all the textures you’ve added. Thanks for the lovely tour!
Jayne, you’re always so kind – thank you so much! I had fun pulling it all together. Happy almost-summer!
Shelley,
Your coastal, British colonial style shines through in your summer home. It’s charming and inviting! I noticed the books Beautiful and More Beautiful are a couple of my favorites. Thank you for the “takeaways” at the end of your post. What a delightful reminder. Happy Summer!
Thanks so much Yvonne! Yes, aren’t those books wonderful…some of my favorites too. Happy summer to you as well!
Your home is simply amazing! All that beautiful natural light in your kitchen is stunning! Beautiful tour!
Thank you Deborah, you’re so kind! Happy summer to you!
Your home looks so happy and bright! Like a summer glow after a day at the beach. Love how it still looks classic and not overly coastal. You’ve added just the right amount. Not that I’m an expert that’s for sure. I’ve never done coastal but it’s beautiful. Always enjoy hopping with you. Have a great summer!
Thanks so much Cindy! Understated coastal was exactly what I was going for! Glad you like it…Happy almost summer!
Gorgeous Shelley!! You do light and bright so well, and I especially love how you use texture to make it so warm and cozy! I always comment about how much I love your fabulous kitchen, and it’s just perfect for this season:-)
Awe thanks Anita! So great to tour with you again!
Love all your coastal touches ! Your home looks so summery! Thanks for sharing it with us! It was so fun hoping with you!
Thanks so much, Kimberly! Happy Summer!
Shelley, I am loving all your beach-y summer vibes you have, especially all the texture. What a lovely space. Enjoy your beautiful home this summer!
Thanks so much, Jill! Happy summer!
Shelley, this is just beautiful! I love your home – so welcoming and lovely. I’ll be featuring this post at Thursday Favorite Things today. 🙂
Thanks so much, Pam! You made my day! Happy Summer!
Shelley,
I love your home all seasons, but there is something about it in summer. I just love the blues and whites and the subtle coastal touches. You rock the British colonial style.
Awe thanks so much, Christy! I have the easiest time decorating this time of year…And I love your blue and whites as well!
Shelley I’m enjoying your summer tour so much! I love seeing your blue and white color combinations and coastal accents. It all looks so fresh and airy. Hope you are enjoying your summer and your beautiful home!
Awe, thanks so much Michelle! I know you can appreciate blue and white… Enjoy your summer!
Gorgeous home!
Saved this to look at the way you have incorporated blue in your home (WOW).
BUT, what caught my eye is the rug in your ‘British Colonial’ living room.
Will you share where it was purchased?
Thanks,
Candy
Awe, thanks so much, Candace! You made my day! I’ve had that rug for about 20 years. It’s Nourison and the tag on it says Expo 2100 Collection EX32IV 9’6″ x 13’6″ and the SKU is 379244. I just tried to find it online but don’t see it anywhere but maybe you can track a used one down somewhere! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!