Simple summer decor ideas to liven up your living space

Looking to revive your tired living room décor? Bring life to your bedroom? Or have you always wanted a bright and beautiful bathroom to call your own? Whatever your hopes for your home, summer is the perfect time to shake things up. Luckily, we have plenty of super-simple ways you can do just this in our handy list below!

Update your dishwashing décor

Mari dish towels, $16, Anthropologie

If your go-to dishwashing setup consists of a bright yellow sponge, a boring old tea towel and a wire rack for drying, it’s definitely time for an update. Switch out your simple rack for a cute, bright one, get your hands on a pretty printed tea towel and throw out your sponge in favour of this beautiful, reusable set of 100% cotton dish cloths from Anthropologie!

Bin your bin

Sage green recycling bin, £26, Dunelm

An old plastic bin in the corner is hardly the most inspiring object. It’s time to try a brightly coloured design like this sage-green recycling receptacle from Dunelm. We promise it’ll work wonders for your kitchen space!

Go bold with a gallery wall

Candy Shop Galleria A Perete, £269.02, Desenio

Black-and-white gallery walls are super stylish, sure, but this summer we’re feeling brighter colours that make a statement and make us smile. This Candy Shop galleria set from Desenio, for example, is perfect!

Make space with mirrors

Metal window mirror, £160, Next

Okay, so mirrors can’t technically add space to a room. What they can do is reflect the light and make your space look bigger in an instant! Our advice? Get your hands on this stunning metal window mirror to liven up even the smallest of spaces.

Tackle your tired tiles

Subway peel and stick wall tiles, £19.99+, Homebase

Hate your tiles? No problem! Peel and stick tiles like these are easy to install, will transform your space, and are even renter-friendly!

Switch out your shower curtain

Abstract shower curtain, £33.28+, Etsy

Make your bathroom feel chic and unique and hang a decorative shower curtain in pride of place. Fun, stylish and super easy to do!

Beautify your bedding

Osmond duvet cover set, £35.99+, Wayfair

With a set like this reversible Osmond design by Wayfair, your sleeping space will feel cooler, calmer and happier for the season ahead!

Pick out some plants

Love green foliage wall art, £95, Next

Go for real plants if your place gets plenty of light or grab some faux foliage if your green thumb is lacking. Us? We’re obsessing over this stunning green foliage wall art from Next!

Sophie Cook