Top Summer Colors for Home Décor and Interior Design

Summer is the ideal time to refresh your home décor. While warm neutral shades work well in the winter, summer is when we want to bring in brighter colors that reflect the vibrant spirit of the months ahead.

For inspiration on what colors to incorporate into your home décor, let’s look at the Pantone 2024 Spring/Summer top picks.

From energizing Orangeade to mellow Lemon Drop with some neutrals like Mushroom in between, there’s a wide range of summer colors for interior design to choose from.

Read on to learn how you can add some of these picks for the top shades of the summer into your home’s interior design.

Tips for Decorating with Summer Colors

Interior designers know that a little bit of color goes a long way. So don’t feel like you have to paint all your walls with these tones. Instead, think small, like adding wall art, an area rug, or even a simple trim on a pillow.

These little changes can have a big effect on how the room feels. Also, changing up home accents and accessories rather than replacing furnishings allows you to easily shift to new colors when the seasons change and the summer shades no longer resonate.

Remember that you don’t have to take these colors literally and choose these exact shades. You can easily pick a similar tone that is more grayed out, lighter, or darker for your liking.

For maximum impact, look at fabrics with several colors so you can change things up. For example, if you select a fabric with neutral hues, navy, and a peach tone, you can play up the peach or the navy in other ways with home accessories and accents like pillows and rugs.

The trick is to create a balance with color. Interior designers prefer the 60/25/15 rule, which means using 60% of one color (usually a neutral), 25% of the color you want to emphasize, and 15% of an accent color.

How to Use Summer Colors for Interior Design

Shades of blue

Marlin is a navy shade with a marine vibe that feels like summer and blends seamlessly with various color schemes. For a bold statement, you can use this color as a dining room accent wall, especially if you have a white table, as it would help it stand out. 

Capri is an aquatic blue that mimics the sea. When you want to add a bright splash of color to your summer décor, start with this turquoise, perhaps with throw pillows in your living room or bedroom.

Then there’s Chambray Blue, a soft, powdery shade. It’s the ideal color for creating a calm ambiance in any room, whether as an area rug or a throw blanket, and it pairs perfectly with cream-colored furnishings.

Orange

Orangeade reminds us of a refreshing beverage or a stunning sunset after a long summer day. Adding this uplifting orange color is a surefire way to spruce up any indoor or outdoor living space.

You can inject some orange into your home décor with wall art, decorative cushions, or candles. It pairs well with light and dark grays or earth tones like browns and dark greens. To make an even bolder statement, consider painting your entry door in this dynamic color to improve your home’s curb appeal for summer.

Green

Mint is a cooling green that is a breath of fresh summer air. It’s fun, bright, and perfect for adding a pop of color to spaces like your kitchen, home office, or outdoor patio.

Think of using this shade for your dinnerware, bar stools, or home accents like vases and artwork. Pairing this vibrant shade with neutral colors makes it stand out without making the space appear too busy.

Yellow

Lemon Drop is a refreshing, vibrant yellow that embodies summer’s optimism and energy. It is an outstanding accent color to neutral furnishings and pairs incredibly well with contrasting shades of blue.

Incorporate this revitalizing color into your living room décor in an accent chair or in decorative pillows placed along your couch.

Coral

Desert Flower is a coral-like color that makes a statement while still being soft and charming. This shade pairs exceptionally well with navy to create a coastal vibe—or use it as an accent color with cream furnishings for a fresh, cozy feel.

Bedroom décor accessories would be a natural fit for this pretty shade, such as pillow shams or a throw blanket draped across the foot of your bed.

Light gray

Northern Droplet is this summer’s top pick for the versatile light gray shade we all need in our interior design. This dependable, classic color complements a wide range of styles, whether paired with warm colors or bolder bright colors.

You can always play it safe with good old light gray, especially when it comes to wall colors. Painting your walls in this shade is a great way to renew any space, including the kitchen, bedroom, living room, or dining room.

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