Summer Interior Design Trends

As the temperature rises and the days stretch longer, the arrival of summer brings a delightful opportunity. It's the perfect time to embark on home projects, infusing your space with fresh, vibrant, and playful energy. To begin your exciting journey of refreshing your home for the summer, check out these seventeen summer interior design trends.

Botanical Prints and Caning

These are a summer staple. Botanical prints add an element of nature to the house and a stylish elegance to your interiors. You can add a botanical wallpaper, throw pillow, or prints to any room. 

Indoor-Outdoor Living

Blur the boundaries between inside and outside spaces by adding large windows, lightweight fabrics, and seamless transitions to outdoor patios or gardens to give your home a delightful summery vibe. Whether you have a vast garden or a tiny terrace, transform it into a cozy extension of your indoor space, a personal retreat for lazy, long summer evenings.

Playful Patterns

Let vibrant geometric shapes and whimsical prints reflect the joy and cheerfulness of summer in your space. Embrace the fun of mixing and matching patterns that reflect the summer season, and let your creativity run wild.

Raw Materials

Introduce elements of nature into your home with raw materials like wood. They add texture and character to your interior while bridging the gap between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty.

Biophilic Design

Biophilia is here to stay and will continue to trend this summer. Incorporate indoor plants, expansive windows, and organic textures to breathe fresh air into your living spaces.

Quiet Luxury

Opt for understated elegance with high-quality pieces with personal significance over disposable decor.

Brighter, More Saturated Colors

As the temperatures rise, bring vibrant hues indoors. Complement the blues of water and the greenery surrounding these natural or artificial landscapes to infuse your space with energy.

Game Tables

These are multifunctional pieces that not only provide entertainment but also add a touch of elegance to your interior space.

Outdoor Kitchens

As the weather warms, outdoor kitchens are becoming a popular addition to homes. They make cooking and eating outside a breeze.

Fluted Designs

Make a bold statement with fluted designs. These vertical grooves add visual interest to any room.

Tiles

Use tiles to display artistic expression. Tiles can transform your space whether you prefer intricate patterns or bold colors.

Eco-friendly Materials

Take a step towards responsible living and feel proud of your environmental contribution by incorporating eco-friendly materials like reclaimed wood, bamboo, rattan, jute, and cork into your home. Using These materials enhances your home's beauty and promotes a sustainable lifestyle, making you a conscious contributor to the environment.

Foodie-inspired Decor

Bring the culinary world into your home this summer with food-inspired decor such as espresso martini candles and pasta-shaped decor. 

Western Look

Leather, suede, and fringe can give your home a timeless Western look.

The Garden Girl Aesthetic

Add a fresh reinterpretation to your home with charming gardening accessories and botanical motifs.

Handmade Touch

Crochet, quilted, and embroidered details are having a significant comeback in home decor, indicating a desire for high-quality items.

Nostalgia

Incorporate a nostalgic feel into your home with décor inspired by classic romcoms from the 1990s and early 2000s. For example, including coastal decor and light linens can be reflective of the classic Nancy Meyers films. 

Transform your home into a summer haven with these dynamic interior design trends. They can breathe new life into your space, keeping it fresh and vibrant while embracing the warmer months. For more interior design inspiration, remember to subscribe to our newsletter! 

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