From "Bold Sorbet Hues and Saturated Brights," Designers Reveal Their Favorite Summer Decor Ideas

Text by Brigid Kennedy

It's time to fling open the windows, freshen up your fabrics, and embrace a bolder, brighter aesthetic inside (and out)

After a long winter, I'm really looking forward to defrosting my home with some summer decor ideas. I can practically taste the Aperol spritz already, enjoyed in a new chair alfresco, of course — maybe even in a fresh cocktail glass, if I'm lucky.

But it's not just about the new furniture and decor pieces you might buy at the turn of a season. No, it's also about the summer color palettes to rotate in when the temperature sky rockets. It could be coastal schemes, pretty pastels, light and airy textures... summer decor ideas are all about refreshing your space for the best three-month stretch of the year.

In eager anticipation of this momentous occasion, I asked a number of interior designers for their favorite summer decor ideas — the tips and tricks they recommend for getting your home ready for the solstice and beyond. The suggestions are plentiful and the inspiration steep, and you can find it all below.

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