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Curtains -

Heavy drapes might protect you from the heat, but you'll sacrifice light and that nice summer breeze. Hang light, flowy curtains during the summer months instead.

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Color -

Touches of color make any room more summery. You don't even need to buy new furniture. Just pop some colorful decorative pillows on your couch, or hang up colorful picture frames.

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Outdoor space -

Get your backyard ready for summer, or any other outdoor place for that matter. This is the time of the year to make the most of it, so make it look nice.

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Nautical motifs -

Nothing says beach house more than nautical motifs. Here is a fine example.

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Beach gear -

If you live in a coastal area and go to the beach often, then it's a good idea to have storage for your beach gear. A nice straw basket will look and work great.

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Keep it natural -

A floral motif can be truly uplifting. Any pattern that resembles nature can work. And the great thing is that you can achieve the desired effect in many different ways, wallpaper included.

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Bedding -

Linen sheets are a great alternative to cotton sheets. They're light, breathable, and look great—perfect for summer!

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Citrus -

Accessorize with citrus fruits and give your home a fresh vibe. Fruit in general works great.

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Plants -

If you haven't done so yet, get some plants. There are plenty of indoor plants to choose from. Many of them are really easy to maintain too.

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Sea stuff -

Pebbles, shells, and everything else you can grab at the beach can be used for decor. Try it!

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Bar cart -

A bar cart is great in the summer, especially if you have an outdoor space. You'll surely drink more fluids in the summer too, so this will come in handy. And, of course, you can use it for all sorts of drinks, not necessarily alcoholic ones.

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Painted wood -

Wood is an amazing material, and you sure can give it a more summery vibe by painting it the right color. Opt for light blues, greens, and white hues.

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White -

White is light and bright. It's perfect for summer, so if you're looking to paint your house, don't think twice about giving it a white coating.

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Starfish -

If you happen to come across a dead starfish at the beach, this a simple way to use it as a decor piece.

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Outdoor shower -

If you have the space and the budget, then this is a great option. Not only does it feel great, it's also pretty handy to wash off sand and salt before going indoors (if you come directly from the beach, let's say).

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Flags -

You can use maritime signal flags as part of your decor. Again, the nautical theme will give your home a nice summer vibe.

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Walls -

Be creative with the kind of objects you hang on your walls. A fishing net or an anchor can look great.

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Fire pit -

Summer nights are always well spent around the fire pit. S'mores, anyone?

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Ceiling fan -

Give your home a throwback vibe with a nice ceiling fan. Opt for wooden ones, for a more natural look.

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Fireplace -

This is not the time to use your fireplace, but it sure is the time to decorate it! Do it in and around the fireplace. Candles and flowers, for instance, can work great.

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Summer art -

Hang a nice painting or other art piece that will give you a summer feel.

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Summery images -

Do you associate summer with the beach? Or are you more of a countryside person? Whichever is your preference, why not look at it when you're at home?

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Floating shelves -

If you have these at home, go ahead and decorate them with objects that you associate with summer.

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Bath salts -

Use a shell to store your bath salts in the bathroom. Alternatively, use a plate decorated with seashells and place the salts in the middle.

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Kitchen -

Liven up you kitchen with some flowers. Sunflowers, for instance, can look gorgeous.

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Stripes -

Stripes are fun, and summer is the fun season. Make your home more stripy this summer.

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Lighting -

A lantern is always a winner when it comes to cool lighting fixtures. You can adorn it with seasonal motifs, and it will look great year-round.

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Coral -

Artificial coral pieces can look great as part of a summery decor.

Sources: (House Beautiful)

See also: Home decorating ideas to design the house of your dreams

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