Summer is on the horizon, and with it comes alfresco dining, weekend-long entertaining, and sun-drenched afternoons spent lounging on the couch. To prep your home for warmer days, you'll want a mix of practical pieces, such as a sturdy doormat that prevents mud from being tracked in, and stylish touches that nod to the colorful and bold season.
While certain design motifs transcend the times (think coastal color palettes and breezy, effortless textures), we're also noticing bolder, brighter trends taking center stage this year–tomato-red paint, busy floral textiles, and whimsical patterns, to name a few.
Whether you're looking to simply refresh or completely overhaul your space, we've scoured the internet and rounded up our 24 favorite summer finds. These pieces are a mix of timeless essentials and funkier options that allow for a bit of experimentation. They're best paired with a warm breeze and a cold beverage. Shop them below.
If you crave the classic effortlessness of the Nancy Meyers aesthetic, look no further than Crate & Barrel. The retailer offers made-to-last pieces that still manage to feel fresh and exciting. Our personal picks are the abstract Lia pendant light and the coastal-inspired Ipanema coffee table.
NET-A-PORTER is the retail equivalent of a cool older sister. The brand has the best assortment of tried-and-true designers and up-and-coming names you need to know. It's no surprise that its summer selection is setting the standard. From an adorable gingham picnic blanket to the sought-after Loewe candle, there's something for every tastemaker below.
Leave the outdoors outside with a fashionable and functional floor mat from Porte + Hall. The durable indoor and outdoor doormats and runners are made to capture dirt, debris, and mud before they enter your home. And the rugs look stylish while doing so.
Stylish and expensive are not synonymous. Walmart's selection of affordable furniture, trending decor, and fun tableware allows you to dip your toe into a certain trend without stretching your budget. We especially love the $17 terra-cotta floral throw pillow and the $10 blue coupe glass set.
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I can't get enough of Martha Stewart's kitchen from the '70s – the way she transforms storage into art is beautiful, but surprisingly replicableArchival images of the icon's kitchen in the '70s show that she's always had 'it' - and her hanging storage is especially ingenious
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How to make IKEA furniture look more expensive – 6 tried and tested styling and upcycling tipsThese six tips will transform an IKEA piece into a bespoke, high-end creation
