As soon as summer begins to heat up, I swear there's a little voice in me that defrosts and starts whispering: "Add to cart" And it turns out I'm not alone. With all of our favorite retailers dropping sunshine-ready new-in edits, there's some seriously good shopping out there right now, so who am I to deny myself (and you) a little encouragement? Much like you don't go out and buy an entire new wardrobe for summer, maybe just a new swimsuit or some sunnies, your home shouldn't require an entire overhaul to feel refreshed for the new season. Acting as accessories for your home, are those smaller buys that help to spark a little more joy in a room after you've swapped out your heavy fabrics and fall-feeling hues.
Here, I sat down and chatted with the expert editors at to find out what summer decor buys they've got on their wish lists this summer. Personally, I'm in the midst of a backyard reno and am looking for ways to give it an instant facelift that doesn't cost as much as a landscape gardener. This ticks so many boxes: vintage style, sunshine yellow, a whimsical scalloped trim, and of course, provides a shady respite from the summer sun.
'There’s nothing better than linen bedding during the summer months, and I have my eye on this set from CULTIVER for a seasonal refresh,' says Paint & Color Editor Emily Moorman. 'I love the relaxed, organic look you get from linen, and nothing competes with this natural fabric for warm summer nights, so it's a win-win. The added piped ed.
