Welcome! I’m so happy to have you visiting today for our Easy Summer Styling Blog Tour!
Today, I’m going to share my simple summer home decor ideas with you all, so grab your cup of coffee and come and visit for a little. I’m so happy to be a part of The Easy Summer Styling Blog Hop, it was organized by my sweet and talented friend, Kelly from The Tattered Pew. If you’ve come to my page from Becca Adventures In Decorating I’m so happy to welcome you into my home! Becca has such a beautiful way of styling, so I know you’ve already been inspired!
Summer time, is such a fun time of year, around here you will find us doing a lot of barbecuing, cooking and just taking life in. There is usually some relaxing with friends and family on the patio or deck and lost of time spent outside enjoying the beauty that summer brings. In the summer, my house gets a lot of action, meaning people are coming and going and the kitchen is always in use. A busy kitchen means a messy kitchen so, to make things easier for myself, I usually clear things out in this space. I try to keep the counters as free of stuff as possible. Creating a simple summer home that is easy to clean and use!
But, as you all know, that is a really hard thing to maintain! So the less that I have out the easier it is to clean. I mean, I’m happy to eat all the food and create the mess…. I just don’t want to be the one that has to clean it. So, keeping it simple in this space seems to work for me. That being said, you always need just a little bit of pretty, you guys know what I mean! After all, it wouldn’t be a summer home without some pretty!
So, fresh and clean is where I’m at. Adding some pretty simple plants and flowers always brightens any Summer Home. I am using more faux plants then I ever have.
My reasoning for that? I’m busy through the summer months – like everyone else – and it is more than likely I will kill (due to water deprivation) most real plants… so faux it is! A little tip though, if you’re using a clear vase or jar for your faux flowers, just stick a little bit of water in the bottom, no one will guess they are not real.
These pretty galvanized pots were a gift from my momma and I’m loving them! I just stuffed plastic bags into the bottom and placed the pots on top. I love the feel they give to the space. She found these at an antique market for 19 a piece and she was sweet enough to grab a bunch for me!
I also like to add different textures and that’s why the galvanized pots made their way into this space. Those flowers are faux and were purchased at Michaels earlier this year. I’m all about re-using and saving some money! Hubby would say I’m darn right cheap…. I prefer fugal! But in all honesty, I love to see something old or broken given some new meaning…. to find the beauty where others don’t see it.
I wanted to revamp my open glass cabinets, but because they actually serve the purpose of holding my everyday dishes I had to be a bit creative as most of the things just had to stay. So I decided to and add little touches of whimsy to them. A bird here, a cute sign there and a faux plant…just because. There is something about opening a cupboard or a drawer and finding a little something which sparks a smile, that just makes this girl’s heart happy (yup, I call myself a girl because I don’t think we should ever totally grow up).
I carried another galvanized pot and plant over to the eating area and love how it works with the old wooden stand. (stand was found at local store called Coyles).
This is truly the heart of our home. It is where we connect and always where we gravitate towards.
Wall colour is Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore and my cabinets are Cloud White. The flooring is Isocore and this colour is Harrison Pine. The counter top is Quartz from Caesarstone and the colour is Caressa.
The next space I really wanted to focus on was the guest room. Summer, for me, is about family and having those you love come and stay, so I really wanted to create a bright and inviting guest room. With very little budget, I just shopped my home. Adding a mirror to the far wall is one of my absolutely favourite things in the room! It created such a bright space and it looks sooooo much better than the print I had there before. It just feels so much brighter and even bigger!
Here is a before and after.
This time of year means nice white linen bedding, cozy pillows and a pretty throw for those cold nights.
I brought flowers into this space as well, and of course I just had to add a bird or two. Find something you love and bring it into your decor, if you love others will too!
By adding the mirror, the space feels not only brighter but also bigger. A mirror is one of your best tools for adding light and depth to a space, so don’t be afraid of using them! Everything is light and bright and, I hope, inviting now for summer. Again, keeping it simple, bright and light.
So lets recap:
Fresh and faux flowers – maybe mostly faux for those of us that might forget to water them.
Clean, decluttered spaces
Add some texture – wood, galvanized, whatever you heart wants
Put a little surprise behind your doors and drawers
Add a mirror to a smaller space to bring in more light and create a bigger feel
Add bedding that is light, not only in colour but in feel and don’t forget a cozy throw for those nights that are colder.
But my very best tip I’ve saved for last….
Have an open door policy, so those you love can come and go as their schedule permits and always have a well stocked fridge and pantry.. lol This will brighten your summer and make your heart fuller than you can imagine.
The next extremely talented lady on this tour is Leslie @my100yearoldhome you can catch her Spring tour here My 100 Year Old Home. I absolutely adore her and I know you will too!
Here are the rest of the amazing ladies on this Summer Styling Tour:
Tuesday
CityGirl Meets FarmBoy // The Turquoise Home // Crisp Collective // Adventures In Decorating
Designs by Karan // My 100 Year Old Home // Bless This Nest // Dreaming of Homemaking
Monday’s Tours
She Gave It a Go // Aratari At Home // Grace in My Space // Midcounty Journal
Little Nest of 4 // The Tattered Pew // The Design Twins // Jenna Kate at Home
I know you will be inspired by each and every one of them!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Karan
xxox
Karan, your home is absolutely stunning! You nailed it with your Summer tips … love your fresh/clean look … your faux florals (I’m ALLL about those!) … fabulous seasonal textures … and sweet birds scattered about. Your bar stools are awesome, and I “need” a few of your galvanized pots in my life! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Summer home with us … excited to be on this tour with you (and thank you for your kind words)!
Becca, you are so sweet, thank you! This was an amazing tour with such a great buck he of ladies!
Karan
This is so lovely Karan! I love how you showcase how small changes can make a big impact! And your open door policy is my kind of advice. 😉 Thank you for inspiring us!
I love how you have created such a lovely space for people to feel comfortable in. Your talent amazes me. Plus this stools in your kitchen have me drooling!!!
Thank you kelly! Family is everything so my home is designed for them! I loved your tour. Such a beautiful home!
Karan
Karen, what a gorgeous tour! I am dying over the lavender and little birds. You did such an amazing job and it looks so fresh and summery! I is truly an honor to be on this tour with you! You are amazing, girl!
Carissa, right back at you beautiful!! Loved everything about your tour!
Karan
Xxox
Your kitchen is beautiful! I love the touches of whimsy pieces on the shelves. Your guest room is so inviting! Excited to be on this tour with you <3
Thank you Lindsay!!
I loved your tour as well! Why am amzing groipnofntalented ladies!
Karen, this kitchen is stunning! I absolutely love mixing textures as well, and it just looks beautiful! Your chippy door is amazing in your kitchen. It is a joy to join along side you on this tour! Grateful for you! Xoxo- Brendt
Brendt,
I love that I’ve gotten to know you more through this blog hop, appreciate your beautiful style and heart!
Loved your home tour!!
Karan
xxox
Karan your home is just gorgeous! I love your simple touches and I too am all about the faux plants and flowers lately too! I have to say your all white kitchen makes my heart swoon! You are so very talented and I am thankful you joined in on this summer tour!
I am so happy that you asked me to join and am very grateful! You organized an amazing blog!
Faux is where it is at when you know you will likely kill anything else during the warmer months,may my regular house plants be warned!
I love your pretty home and your beautiful summer decor!
karan
xxox
Karan,
Jodie and I are blown away by your simplistic and charming farmhouse décor for summer! We are in love with your white farmhouse kitchen, truly something out of our dreams! We especially loved your use of faux flowers to brighten up a space, we are obsessed with flowers as well!! We are overjoyed to be on this blog hop with you!
Lots of love,
Jodie & Julie
You ladies always brighten my day, appreciate you both so much!
I loved your pink infused home and your use of flowers!! You ladies have mega talent!!
Karan
xxox
Karen your kitchen is gorgeous! I love your old mixed with new. Your home is lovely and ready for summer!
Thank you so much Laura, I was loving the colour in your home! Just lovely.
Karan
Your home is beautiful and so inviting! I could see myself sipping a cup of coffee and chatting on one of those fantastic bar stools! Your kitchen is a dream! I love all your tips but especially your last one! So honored to be a part of this hop with you!
Thank you!! Family and friends are everything!! It was such a pleasure to do this with you! Loved your beautiful tour!
Karan
Xxox
Karan,
What beautiful spaces you have created for summer! I love all the sweet birds and bird houses and the welcoming texture and atmosphere you brought to your guest room! Just let me know when I should arrive….salty dogs in tow! Honored and humbled to be a part of this tour with you! Your talent is inspiring!
XO-
Bethany
Bethany you are welcome anytime and I’ll take a salty dog!! Loved your gorgeous home and I love how you express yourself, it’s a fun read!
A honour to do this with you!
Karan
Xxox
Karan, your home is so beautiful! Your kitchen cabinets are amazing…they are making me so jealous of my crappy old ones lol. I will be using yours as inspiration when we finally tackle our kitchen remodel. Have a great summer, friend!
Thank you Jenna! I can’t wait to see what you do!! I love your style and your summer tour was gorgeous!!
Karan
Thank you for sharing this wonderful post. I loved it. Good job.
I’m so glad!
Karan
Beautiful. Where is the sweet curtain above your kitchen sink from?
Thank you, I made it. There is a blog post on it.
https://designsbykaran.com/2017/07/31/easy-roman-blind-tutorial/
Karan
The sheer Roman shade in your kitchen is exactly what I’m looking for! Please share your source. (If it was custom made, please share the fabric name and color way.) Love it!
Hi Debra,
I have a blog post with all of the info on how I made it.
You can find it here:
https://designsbykaran.com/2017/07/31/easy-roman-blind-tutorial/
Excellent blog here! Also your web site loads up fast!
What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host?
I wish my website loaded up as fast as yours lol
Thanks I use bluehost and have been very happy.
Karan
Howdy! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche.
Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!
Thank you so much and best of luck.
Karan
Sarah,
I’ll all about simple for sure! Can’t wait to see your gorgeous home!!
Karan