Late Summer Refresh Tips & Tour

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I love the lazy days of summer when we have no schedule, can run to the pool at a moments notice and when I make time to refresh and declutter before the fall season rolls around.  There are a few things I like to do around my home about this time of year that make my home feel clean, organized and clutter free so today I’ll be sharing with you a late summer refresh with tips and a tour.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Tour - White Hydrangeas

I like to keep things easy by simply having a large bundle of hydrangeas around (I buy them at my local grocery store 3 to a bundle for around $6.50).  If you know how to care for hydrangeas they are easy to take care of and can last for several weeks.  You can find my post and tips HERE on How To keep Your Hydrangeas Happy For Weeks!

Late summer refresh tips & tour - boho chic dining space

Late summer refresh tips & tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Lately, I also like to just have simple greenery around.  A potted plant or a bundle of greenery from your local grocery store can also last for weeks and is a great thing to have around for low maintenance when you might be traveling and away from home a lot during the summer months.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

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In the living room, for a simple refresh bringing out pillows from previous seasons and using simple greenery for a clean look to move into fall is the perfect transition.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

In addition to greenery, rattan and natural wood are also a great way lately to make a space feel fresh and modern.  I still love this rattan tray and have loved the natural quality this stump has brought to my living room for years.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

I love how this pillow combo picks up on the art on the wall behind the sofa.  The art brings all of the colors in the space together.

Black X Pillow | Peach/White Dot Pillow | Striped Lumbar Pillow

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

I used the black pillow this past spring, the peach pillow was one that I got a few months ago but never used it until now and I borrowed the striped, tassel pillow from my son’s room (reveal of that room HERE).

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Moving art or lighting from another space in your home can also serve as a refresh and make your space feel brand new.  I moved this abstract art from my bedroom, replacing what was here before and it gives this wall a whole new look.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

I had been looking for an oversized lamp for this spot and the size and style of this lamp was perfect.  I also added this black metal planter.  The pop of black adds a fresh modern feel to this area and can be used to add more greenery to this side of the room.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Like I talked about in most post from last week, Late Summer Decor Ideas That Will Take You Into Fall, adding texture is a great way to refresh during late summer that will take you into fall.  Adding this textured basket was great because it was a more appropriate size for this spot (and fits the pot on my faux fig much better).

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

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Flowers by the bed are always a staple around here.  Minimal changes in here but once again moving things around the house makes the master bedroom feel fresh and new again.  If you don’t have the budget to make your spaces feel updated never underestimate the power of simply moving things around the house to give a room a whole new look!

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

I put the One Room Challenge art back in the bedroom, along with my ORC pillows & bedding but moved them around – specifically flipped the large decorative pillows to reveal a different side which gives my bedding an all new look.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Adding a new (or different) throw to the end of your bed can also give your bedding a fresh new look.  I added this black and white throw with the large black tassels.  Can’t get enough of that racing stripe down the center and sides too!

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

I also kept my gray linen sheets from late spring, early summer.  If you haven’t tried linen bedding, you must!  It’s actually great for any time of year and has a unique feel that nothing else can touch in the bedroom.  You can read more about my linen bedding and how much I love it HERE.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Some simple greenery in a much loved vase always adds a pop of color and freshness to my husband’s night stand.  This is something I do for him that he really appreciates!

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

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One the dresser side of the room more greenery and a new gold pot for a small fern.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour - bedroom dresser decor, black round mirror

This cute gold pot will be a great transition piece this fall and will flow through winter and be useful for Christmas decor in a few short months.  The key to updating in late summer is to make sure that any new pieces you add will flow seamlessly into the next season and beyond.

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour

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Let’s Recap:

  1. Use low maintenance plants and flowers for ease
  2. Move things around the house to get a fresh new look
  3. Add a couple of new, affordable pieces that pack a big punch
  4. Reintroduce pillows & throws you haven’t used in a while
  5. Declutter for a fresh look and feel before fall rolls around

Late Summer Refresh Tips & Home Tour - white hydrangeas clear vase

I hope you’ve enjoyed my late summer refresh tips and tour!  We’re still in summer mode around here so I’ll be enjoying these principals for some time now and probably into early fall.  Please let me know in the comments below if you have any questions and thanks for stopping by the blog today!!

And, last but not least, please hop over to my dear friend Jennifer of Decor Gold Designs to check out her 7 Simple Home Refresh Ideas!  Jennifer’s images are always stunning and here tips are always on point!  Enjoy!!

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15 Comments

  1. Love all of this!! I always realize when fall comes around that NONE of my spring/summer decorations transition, so I need to pay more attention to that! Love your bedroom dresser as well. I know you have a similar one linked but do you know where you got yours from? Thank you!

    1. Hi Brittany! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment! My dresser was from RH over 10 years ago and I refurbished it and had it painted. That’s why I linked something similar. So sorry but let me know if you have any other questions! xo

  2. Your home is always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.I love your drapes and rods. Can you tell me where I can find these. Thanks.

    1. Hi Ann! I had mine custom made a while back but I have some over the counter ones linked in my post, at the bottom and throughout. Also, if you want to go custom I just had Tonic Living (just google them) make some for my bedroom that are wonderful. You can also find them @tonicliving on Instagram. Hope that helps a bit but please let me know if you have any other questions!

  3. Love, love, love the bedroom. Can u tell me where you bought the beautiful gray and white vase on the dresser. Thanks

    1. Hi Carol! Isn’t that vase gorgeous?! I recently found it at HomeGoods. Thanks for stopping by the blog today! xo

  4. All your spaces look amazing. Thanks for sharing your tips. Where are the striped ottomans from? Love them!

    1. Hi Denise, Thank you so much! You can find the striped ottomans on this page of my website. Just click the close up image of them and it will take you straight to the page to shop them. Thank you!

  5. Thank you for your posts. Eventually found your blog and can’t stop reading. Your style is so simple and perfectly balanced so it’s really pleasure to follow.

    1. Kate, so sweet of you! Thank you so much for your kind words and for following along!! xo

  6. As I told you already, I literally gasped when I saw your beautiful pictures of this late summer refresh! Everything is perfect!!! xoxo, Jen

    1. Jen, thank you so much! It was so fun doing this little tour with you and yours was amazing and your tips are always spot on Perfection!! xoxo

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