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25 Affordable Summer Decorating Ideas
Posted by The Decal Guru on June 09, 2015
Summer is here, and that means that it’s time to make some changes to your space! You don’t need to get out a can of paint (though you might want to!) -- even small changes can make the world of a difference and really welcome the new season into your home. Here are 25 of our favorite summer decorating ideas that are affordable, easy, and look great!
1. DIY Yarn Chandelier
Summer is the perfect time to let some color into your home, and these fun DIY chandeliers are easy and affordable to create, and are perfect for parties or a child’s room. Full tutorial here.
Source: Hostess with the Mostess
2. Summer Seashell Garland
A quick and easy way to spice up your mantle is to decorate it with some beach garland. Collect a few seashells and beach glass on your next trip to the sea, tie it together with some rope, and voila.
Source: Finding Home Online
3. Painted Strawberry Rocks
Get crafty and paint a few rocks! This is a super affordable DIY that will look great displayed on a coffee table or deck area.
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4. DIY Crochet Hammock
Hammocks are a must for summertime lounging, and this bright blue will make a great addition to your patio or backyard. Find the full tutorial here.
Source: eHow
5. Cherry Blossom Wall Decal
Florals make a perfect addition to any home during the warmer months, and this wall decal is easy to take down and replace with a different design come fall. This decal also comes in several different colors and sizes.
6. Tin Can Luminaries
Upcycle old cans to create beautiful luminaries in just a few quick steps. These will look great outside of a front door or on a back porch.
Source: Apartment Therapy
7. Colorful Summer Banner
Get the kids involved for this fun DIY! Use colored paper, ribbons, and fabric to welcome summer into your home.
Source: The Happy Scraps
8. Coffee Filter Peonies
Flowers can take a bit of work to maintain, especially if there are children or animals in your home. Use this tutorial to create a set of beautiful faux peonies out of an unlikely material.
Source: Snap!
9. Macrame Project Lamp
Use a simple macrame stitch to turn a basic IKEA lamp into something a bit more summery.
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10. Anchor Wall Decal
Nautical is a perfect style for summer and anchors are a key element to the trend. Use these customizable wall decals throughout your home to welcome summer in properly.
11. Decorate With Colored Glass
Incorporating colored glass into your decor can really liven up your home for summer. Use different colored glasses to display flowers or house trinkets. They can also serve as standalone design pieces.
Source: Decorating Your Small Space
12. Paint Your Door
It sounds really simple (and it is!), but painting a dark front door a light, bright color can really take your home from spring to summer in just a few brush strokes.
Source: BHG.com
13. Framed Seashells
Combine jute, frames, and seashells for a DIY beachy home accessory that works well in bathrooms, bedrooms, or hallways.
Source: Completely Coastal
14. Accessorize With Flowers
Use one of these flower hacks for some serious floral inspiration.
Source: CountryLiving
15. Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns add a light, airy aesthetic to a home, and look great indoors or out.
Source: Harper's Bazaar
16. Incorporate Bright Whites
Summer is the time to incorporate white into your home, and subtle details like vases, picture frames, and mirrors can make all the difference.
Source: Centsational Girl
17. Make Your Own Wall Art
Wall art can be expensive. Make your own by using this simple tutorial to get the most bang for your buck.
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18. Colorful Pillows
Incorporate color into your room with something as small as a throw pillow. This website has 30 colorful pillows for under $30!
Source: Making Home Base
19. DIY Gold-Leafed Glasses
These glasses are sure to impress your guests and will also prepare your kitchen for summer.
Source: We See Rainbows
20. Paint Your Walls
Use one of these color schemes or create your own. Lightening up your walls can really welcome summer to your home and doesn’t cost much at all if you do it yourself.
Source: BHG.com
21. Straw Hat Display
Put your unworn straw hats to good use by creating a display of them on your wall. Straw hats scream summer and this is a great idea for a focal wall!
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22. Summer Wreath
Who says wreaths are just winter accessories? Add a festive wreath to your front door to welcome guests to your home. Buy this one on Etsy.
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Using feathers and driftwood in your space can give your home a rustic, boho feel. This is perfect for summer, and most of the pieces can be made yourself!
Source: Cloth & Patina
24. Macrame Curtain
This website has a great tutorial for making a set of macrame curtains that work perfectly in any doorway for summer.
Source: A Beautiful Mess
25. Hot Air Balloon Decals
Hot air balloons are classic signs of summer, so why not include a few in your home? These wall decals are customizable in size and color and make great additions to a kid’s or family room.
