Summer Ideas For Bedrooms + Bedroom Tour
We all love home tours. Here's a summer bedroom tour with lots of ideas you can use to decorate the bedrooms in your home?
Ready for a summer home tour featuring two of our bedrooms? The master bedroom and one of our guest rooms. Summer is the time to lighten up these rooms if you live in hot and humid areas like we do! Today I’m sharing our summer bedrooms and lots of tips for adding breezy summer style to your bedroom too!
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Welcome to Blogger’s Best Summer Home Tours!
A big THANK YOU to Kelly at The Tattered Pew! I met Kelly at Haven, a blogger’s and IG influencers conference, a few years ago! She is just the sweetest person and has a beautiful blog!
And she is the organizer of this pretty summery tour and has done lots and lots of work! I’m so thrilled to be a part of your lovely tour! Kelly thank you for herding cats to create this summer tour for all of us and our readers!
If you are coming from Kim’s summer tour welcome! Don’t you love Cottage In The Mitten‘s style? So welcoming! Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
And however you got here, thank you for coming. I’ve been waiting for you!
StoneGable’s Summer Home Tour started last week with part 1. If you missed it or would like to see our summer home tour again visit me HERE.
Here’s a peek at what you will find. We chat about ways to add summer to your home!
See these images and more!
Today let’s chat about summer bedrooms.
I think summer is a great time to lighten up a bedroom. Lighten up decor and lighten up bedding!
Here’s our bedroom looking in from the door ready for summer.
THE SUMMER BED
The newest edition to our summer bedroom is the bed. We had an upholstered bed in this room and decided we loved it so much we wanted a platform bed. You will see what we did with our original upholstered bed later in this post.
I LOVE this bed! It is so well made and the upholstery is beautiful! You can see it HERE. The beige bed is sold out but you can get on the waiting list for its return. There is a light gray and a dark gray bed still in stock.
Our bedrooms are so light and bright! We have double windows that look out over the golf course.
It’s important to change the bedding from season to season to accommodate the weather and our sleeping needs.
Especially in the summer, I want to be cool. Even with air conditioning, I can still feel the humidity! Light layers are best! How about you?
I wanted a new coverlet and I did not want to spend a lot! I found one and think is perfect for summer and our color palette.
The three-piece reversible set, pillow shams and comforter was about $100! And it is a very nice quality! You can see the summery set HERE.
Here’s a close-up of the prints. So pretty for summer, right?
I usually tuck the sides of the bedding into the upholstered rails of the bed but I thought I’d let them stick out for summer. Less buttoned up and a little more free!
I’m not a fan of a duvet and cover at the end of our bed, especially in the summer. We would just kick a duvet and cover off of the end of the bed every night! So I kept things simple.
We like a linen sheet, a white duvet, and one other light layer in case we wake up in the middle of the night and feel a bit too cool.
Seasonal bedding is such a personal choice. Use pretty bedding that makes you feel comfortable!
A good bed and great bedding are the bedrock of a good night’s sleep! And yes, bedrock was a bit of a pun!
DECORATIVE SUMMER BED PILLOWS
Pillows on a bed are a must for me! Can you believe this bed is lightly layered with pillows?
I’m rather obsessed with them and get quite heavy handed when it comes to pillows. I would have added more but I remembered my buzzwords for this summer bedroom are light and breezy.
In front of the pillow shams that came with the quilt, I added a trio of 20-inch pillows with down inserts.
I usually buy a pair if not three of the same size square pillow. I can always find a bed or sofa to prop them up on.
Since I have a whole home color palette most of the things in one room will work in another as you will see later. It’s so important to have a color palette for your home. It doesn’t have to be neutral like mine but think about choosing colors for your home and then sticking with them. Decorating is so so much easier!
Here is a big, informative post, How To Choose A Whole Home Color Palette so you can choose the best and prettiest colors for your home! Reading this will help you be a better and more confident home decorator!
Because it’s summer, I love the look of buffalo check. Actually, I love buffalo check any time of the year! I’ve used buffalo check in our home for decades. It’s such a classic pattern.
Buffalo check works with our Transitional style. Don’t think checks are for Farmhouse style alone. They can work with many home decor styles.
Our summer bedroom also sports a French knot pillow and a long cheetah pillow on the bed.
You can see the indoor/outdoor check pillows HERE and the set of two down inserts HERE. And see the long antelope pillow HERE.
The big debate when it comes to pillows is… to chop or not to chop! Totally a matter of personal choice! I like to chop most of my pillows. Because these pillows are down-filled they chop easily! What side are you on?
THE NIGHTSTANDS
These little round glass and goldtone metal nightstands are so versatile. They can also double as side or end tables too!
Our bedroom is ample but not huge so finding a small profile nightstand with lighter visual weight was a must.
Visual Weight is a very important thing to know when you decorate.
See a post on VISUAL WEIGHT AND DECORATING here.
This nightstand is decorated very minimally! I plug in my electronics behind the side rails of the bed. When I go to sleep I put a tumbler of water next to the bed and that’s all!
You might also like the post, HOW TO DECORATE A NIGHTSTAND here.
I love having fresh flowers next to our bed! I found these pretty lacy flowers on the roadside. There are tons and tons of them growing now. I’m not sure what they are called but I just could not resist bringing some of them home.
The vase of these flowers on my vanity is spilling over with these pretty flowers. They look similar to Queen Anne’s Lace but are not. Can you tell me what they are?
THE SUMMER BEDROOM VANITY
The vanity in our bedroom is such a luxury! I’ve gotten used to sitting down at my vanity and doing my hair and putting on my makeup! My grandmother had a vanity and I used to watch her do the same. And I loved watching her. So when we moved to StoneGable I made a secretary desk into a vanity and loved it.
Here at our Tanglewood House, the vanity sits against the double windows. It has a pop-up lid with a mirror and lots of compartments for makeup and jewelry and other things.
When the lid is down it also doubles as a writing desk!
Bobby got me this vanity the first Mother’s Day we moved here. It is a wonderful treat! You can see my vanity and the chair HERE and HERE.
THE ARMOIRE
I don’t have a dresser and mirror in this bedroom. Instead, we have a tall glass front armoire. All of my clothing except my handing clothing fits in this ample armoire!
The armoire is at its best any season because it reflects the decor in the room.
I’m not a believer in Feng Shiu so I don’t mind the armoire being opposite our bed. It’s the best wall to put such a big piece of furniture on. I am a more decorating theory kind of a girl. But each to her own!
I hope you like our master bedroom summer tour and have gotten a few tips you can use in your summer bedroom too!
Now, let’s go upstairs for a quick look at one of our guest bedrooms…
THE GOLF GUEST ROOM
This post is long enough and I still have a bedroom makeover to show you! When I say “makeover” I mean lots of stuff from all over the house and the basement was rearranged and used in this guest room.
Learning to shop your house is like a secret decorating weapon! And it’s my favorite way to decorate our home. You can see a helpful post, 6 Brilliant Ways To Shop Your Home, here.
So let’s take a peek now and look for a post about this room and tips for getting a guest room summer-ready soon.
The Golf Guest Room is a nice large guest room! And a favorite of our guests.
Here’s why we call it the Golf Guest Room. This is a small sample of what you see from the large windows in this room…
Here’s a look at the bed with summer bedding on it.
And the big fluffy chopped pillows…
And a little table that works as a nightstand. Aren’t these daisies so dear? I like to send a plant or flowers home with overnight guests.
And here’s the dresser and ball mirror in the summer bedroom. The ball mirror in the foyer is still there. There’s a story behind the mirrors and I will share it soon when I post more about the Golf Guest Room.
YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE ITEMS FROM THE SUMMER BEDROOM TOUR BELOW…
Now, head on over to one of my dearest friends, Julie at My Wee Abode. She just moved and her story is so selfless and lovely just like here.
I’m hoping she will visit me again this fall or nearer to Christmas to see Lancaster County at its best. Last year we spent a delightful week together!
Thank you for stopping by and taking this summer bedroom tour! I wish you the most wonderful summer!
Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each summer home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew / Cottage On Bunker Hill / She Gave It A Go
Cottage In The Mitten / Stonegable / My Wee Abode
Tuesday’s Tours
Thistle Key Lane / Midwest Life & Style / White Lilac Farmhouse
My Thrift Store Addiction / Willow Bloom Home Blog / Dabbling and Decorating
Wednesday’s Tours
Bricks ‘n Blooms /Amy Sadler Designs / Peacock Ridge Farm
White Arrows Home / Pasha Is Home / The Ponds Farmhouse
Thursday’s Tours
Simply2Moms / Country Peony / Southern Home and Hospitality
Shiplap and Shells / Eleanor Rose Home / Cloches and Lavender
Friday’s Tours
Le Cultivateur / Lora Bloomquist Create & Ponder / Noting Grace
My Family Thyme / Vintage and Grace Living / County Road 407
Your bedroom looks beautiful and all ready for summer. What a great deal you got on the reversible set! I love layering with lightweight bedding and the fact that your set is reversible is a bonus. The prints on either side of your bed are so pretty. A lovely room! Thanks for sharing and so wonderful hopping with you, today!
Happy Summer Kim!
Your rooms are lovely! You didnt mention the prints though that are real showstoppers! Would you share information about them please.
Hi Mari, I found those prints locally. I’ve tried to find a source for them but no luck yet!
So restful. I’ve learned from you in moving things around my house to keep things interesting. My husband thinks I’ve been shopping (I’ve been shopping my house!) when I pull something in from another room!
Shopping our homes is like a secret decorating weapon! Yay! I’m so glad you do it too!
Yvonne,
I always love seeing what you share and this post on summer bedrooms was just lovely!
I am inspired to try many of these in our bedroom, thank you for sharing friend…pinned!
It’s a joy to be on this blog hop with you and hope to see you at Haven.
xoxo,
Brendt
Hi Brendt, thank you so much. I’m sitting out this Haven. We have some fun family plans. Hope you have a great time and learn a lot. Happy Summer, sweet friend.
Your bedrooms are gorgeous! I have been looking at upholstered beds. I was wondering if you could help me with the color of the bed in the master bedroom. Your bed looks light, almost cream color which is what I want. The bed on line looks like it has more brown tones. How would you describe the color? Thanks so much. Love your home. Really enjoy your posts.
The bed is beige and the bed quilt is beige too. Just a darker shade. Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. I started reading your blog two years ago, so I guess you can consider me a newbie. I now utilities bowls or trays in several room with the rule of three on them. I love all the ideas you share and your Sunday morning blog.
Your new bed is so pretty! I’ve considered getting one but thought I would miss having a bed skirt but your’s still looks soft and pretty. ?
I’m not a fan of the rabbit ear chop but still like a gentle squish on top of my down filled pillows. The chop is no longer current but even when it was trending I thought it too contrived, preferring a softer touch. But, we all have to do what makes us happy, right?
Off to check out the other tours.
Joanna, each to his or her own! That is what so lovely about decorating!
Your bedrooms are so gorgeous. I love the textures of the fabrics, gold and wood accents. Love it!
So nice of you to stop by. Happy Summer.
Love your home. Can you tell me where I can get the pillows on your guest bed?
Hi SD, the pillows in the guest bedroom are from Pottery Barn. I found them over a decade ago and have not seen them on their site. Sorry! I don’t have a link for you. Happy Summer!
Hi, sweet Yvonne! Your pretty flowers are hemlock, and they are poisonous to humans and animals, unlike Queen Anne’s Lace.
https://www.southernliving.com/garden/flowers/poison-hemlock-vs-queen-annes-lace
https://wecomparethem.com/poison-hemlock-vs-queen-annes-lace/
Thanks! They are similar but not the same. Thanks!
Your flowers might be cow parsley.
Love the platform bed!
I love that bed too! Both bedrooms are beautiful I bet you have a hard time getting guests to leave! 😉 Julie was so excited about all she learned and the time spent chatting with you. What a wonderful memory. Hope you have a great summer. Glad we’re hopping together this week.
She is such a darling friend! Thanks for stopping by Cindy!
Yvonne I always enjoy your tours and seeing your summer touches in your bedrooms was such a treat! Your style is so lovely, and I am always so thankful for your tips. I seriously look forward to reading your posts each day as they pop into my email. I’ll be right over to stay in the golf room! I pray you have a wonderful summer full of many blessings and thank you for joining me this week! And just so you know, I love herding cats:) It must be the teacher in me!
Kelly THANK YOU SO MUCH for including me in your beautiful tours!
Yvonne, your home is just so scrollable!! I am team “chop that pillow”…but my husband is on team “I hate all the pillows” …it makes life fun!!
I’ve been a fan of yours since way back when I made one of your DIYs, that cute pom-pom wreath. I can’t remember how long ago that was but it was years before I started blogging!! So it’s fun to be in a hop with you today!!
Oh my, I made that pom pom wreath nearly 10 years ago. So glad you stopped by, Jennifer! Happy Summer
Yvonne,
Your bedrooms are so stunning. I loved the bedding and outwork in the master bedroom so much.
Absolutely gorgeous! I love a neural color palette. So much fun hopping with you today on this tour. Blessings to you.
Your bedroom is so lovely Yvonne. I was surprised to see your bedding. I have the same set but you have styled it so much nicer than I have. Thank you for the inspiration. I always love touring your gorgeous home. Happy summer.
Love all you do!
Do you happen to have a link for the dust ruffle on the above guest bed?
Thank you much appreciated
Pam
Hi Pam, you can find it on Soft Surroundings. Hope this helps.
Yvonne, Poison hemlock is a plant that grows along the sides of roads and looks very much like Queen Anne’s lace. Be careful that is not what you brought in the house. It is very prevalent in the Pennsylvania area. If you are not sure what it is, get rid of it. It is extremely toxic if ingested and can cause terrible skin rashes as well.
Thanks for the info. I looked up the flower and they are not quite the same, but close. You are so kind to try to help, Theresa.
Always love seeing your home decorated for each new season, Yvonne. Your summer look is so fresh & inviting. How fun to see golf out the window!
Hi Yvonne! Please let me know where the dresser is from in the golf bedroom. It it very nice!
Here you go Jane:https://rstyle.me/+FARhJ3PmIrOHZisEuIuqUw
How beautiful! I love the cozy neutrals and those pretty nightstands are amazing! You scored a great deal on that reversible set too! Wow! Happy summer!
Lovely bedroom tour Yvonne and one that I need to go back and study some more. So relaxing and a look I would achieve for myself or for guest! Pinning!
Lovely bedroom tour Yvonne and one that I need to go back and study some more. So relaxing and a look I would like to achieve for myself or for guest! Pinning!
Your home tour is beautiful. I love how you decorated the bedrooms in neutral, calming colours. The pastoral view out the window is so charming.
Yvonne, your summer home looks lovely. So bright and airy. Perfect for the season. Happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!
Oh, Yvonne! You have done some LOVELY updates in your bedrooms since our visit! Love that coverlet on your bed as well as the pillows! And the updates in the Golf Room are gorgeous! Hope I get to see them in person, soon! Thanks for the sweet shout-out and for always being there for me, for your mentoring, and for just being such a godly friend! Always love touring with you! Pinned, of course!
Love you, Julie!
Hi Yvonne, I enjoyed seeing your beautiful bedroom decor. Your coverlet is lovely and I am always a fan of flowers and botanical prints! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Hi Cecilia, thank you! Summer blessing to you too!
Yvonne, these soft, tranquil bedrooms are so so lovely and they are a perfect retreat from hot summer days! I’ve enjoyed going on both parts of your summer tour and always love your amazing fresh style!! It’s always interesting to see how you change things by season but always keep the things you really like in place (like your animal pillow in the family room). I’m so happy to be on this tour with you. Have a wonderful summer!!
So sweet Kate! Thank you! Your traditional home is stunning and I love all your beautiful summer details! Thanks for stopping by.
You’re bedroom is so lovely, Yvonne! I love how bright it is. Mixing the wood and textures creates such a cozy space!
I’m in love with the framed prints in your bedroom and bed skirt in your guest bedroom! I would love info on those! Beautiful summer tour!
Hi Leslie, the prints came from a local shop. And look on Soft Surroundings website for the bed skirt. Hope this helps.
I love your style so much!!! Your bedroom is styled so beautifully!!! I’m loving those prints so much!! Do you have a link for them?
I’m feeling inspired by your gorgeous pictures to change up a few things in my bedroom! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Everything looks so beautiful! Always love your seasonal tours and all the inspiration! Happy Summer!
I am interested in where to buy the bedding and bed skirt in that bedroom
Look on Soft Surroundings.
Love your new comforter set..and that french knot pillow!! But I always love all of your rooms!
Love, love, LOVE your master bedroom tour – so much so that I just purchased the bedding and pillows!
Check out the bottom of the post. It has the items in the tour there.
Your summer bedrooms are lovely! The styling makes the bed so inviting. I don’t see the pillows that you use for sleeping. Are they hiding in the pillow arrangement, or do you store them during the day?
Love your summer bedroom. Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome, Beth. Happy Summer!
Where did you find the baskets over your bed? I love your style!
Thanks!
I found them locally. Sorry, I don’t have a source for them.
Could I ask where you bought the 3 round baskets hanging on the wall over your bed. I really like them. Thank you
I found them locally. Sorry I don’t have a source for them.
I love the neutral colors in the bedrooms, but you must be the most minimalist clothes owner I ever seen if you can fit all your clothes in that armoire!
I love everything about your summer bedrooms. I just recently purchased the same quilt that you have in your master bedroom. I LOVE the buffalo check pillows and I followed the link you provided to order them. Would you please provide information on the french knot pillow? Thanks Yvonne for sharing your decorating expertise and also for your Sunday post!
Hi Cheryl, I found the french knot locally. Sorry, I don’t have a source. I’m thrilled you are enjoying all the things you bought.
Always enjoy your blog.
Thanks for sharing. Looks great. Nice views out your windows too.
Beautiful serene and relaxing looking bedroom. Just perfect for summer. The prints above the nightstands are lovely.
Awww…beautiful!…just beautiful!
(Inspiration to change some things of mine…thank you!)
Beautiful bedrooms. I love your posts and decorating. Very calm and relaxing. Thank you for sharing.
Lovely! I love the neutral tones. I recently went to white and neutral bedding and just love it. Your room looks beautiful!
Your bedroom is very soothing! I love how you put everything together to make a peaceful room.
I love your blog, and always get such great ideas. My take away from your bedroom post is I love the idea of giving a plant as a take-home gift to my guests. Such a sweet and thoughtful idea. It’s such a perfect way to decorate the room for the company as well as giving them something to remember their visit by
I love how you added the textures in your bedding to keep the neutral colors interesting!
More great tips!! Thank you!!!
I love decorating for the seasons, but I get anxious trying to store the decor until I’m ready to change to the next season.
I love this article. Living in the South, it’s always good to find advice and information on how to make bedrooms lighter and cooler in the summer. I love all the decorations here.
So when can I move in? You make rooms look peaceful and relaxing.
So beautiful in every way! Where did you find the bedskirt in your guest room. I love the texture and flowy look of it. I love all your pillows and the bed set that you found for less than $100. Super cute!
Karin
Hi Karin, I found it at Soft Surroundings.
Thanks for the inspiration! The armoire is lovely and the mirror would add so much light to the bedroom.
Just lovely. I think I have that same bed in light gray!
Your bedroom is very calm inviting I to like reverse bedding more option for your money ……bang for your buck ……
Loved your summer bedroom ideas!
Just Lovely
Just Lovely…Awesome Bedroom!! Great Ideas!
Love your bedroom style!
One of my favorite things about summer decorating is changing out the bedding!
Oh, how pretty and welcoming both bedrooms are ! I am not into fung shui either. My dresser is opposite our bed also, which suits just fine. I am particularly attracted to the golf guest bedroom as my husband is an avid golfer. It would be tempting to stay in your pretty bed and not get up. We also use light weight bedding in the summer. Thank you for sharing with us your decor and suggestions.
Beautiful Bedroom!
I love the burlappy dust ruffle on your bed!
So calming!
I also love seasonal bedding!
I have a variety of patchwork quilts that I rotate with the seasons.
Thanks for the tour and info!
Fresh and simple ideas! Thank you!
Wow!! Your bedroom is Beautiful! I like your style!
Love your ideas.
I’ve had a vanity since I was a young girl and can’t imagine living without one. Yours is lovely and mine has a tendency to get quite messy!
I love your blog! I’ve been following you for several years and look forward to getting it.
Very helpful and pretty tips❤️
I love your light and airy summer bedroom! BTW…. No chop! ???
Beautiful Bedroom Lavonne. Love the neutrals. Thank you for all your great advise. I need all the help I can get.? Have a wonderful day.
I LOVE the fresh flowers throughout your house for the summer. I just added hydrangeas yesterday to my home fresh from my yard!!
This bedroom is so clean, restful and gorgeous. I really like the spread. love it.
Just beautiful! The neutral palette is always so restful and peaceful. Nice job and great inspiration for my own home!
Loved the tour of your bedrooms – so beautiful – so welcoming – so peaceful! I bet it is hard for your guests to leave! (ha ha)
I just love all the decorating ideas, menus and faith based information you share. My morning routine is to read what you post/share with my coffee.
Keep posting and sharing!
The art work pieces next to the bed look like tapestry. I love the texture they add in the room. Summer time bedding has been a trick for me here. I’m testing out some new sheets but want so badly to try linen. I fear they will be too scratchy? One day I will try. The soft muted shades of white make your bedroom look visually cool. A great thing for summer months. Fall is approaching and I’ve been trying to find the right shade of nut brown for throws I needed last year. They always sell out before I get around to changing out for the season. Fingers crossed I find some this year. Thanks Yvonne!
Love the different textures/patterns you put together on the bedding!
Always love your decor ideas. Bought one of the rugs you recommended previously.
Enjoyed the Summer tours!
I love the light and airy feel of this bedroom! I recently remodeled my bedroom/balcony area and put frameless glass doors (for reference, https://minimasliding.co.uk/) but now I want to redecorate the whole room like this! Thanks for the inspiration!
I just love your baskets on the wall above the bed! So cute!
Your use of neutral bedding always seems to brighten up your bedrooms! It’s never boring and always has the clean lines that I love. Your flowers add the perfect pop of color as well!
Your bedrooms are very inviting. I love the soft, neutral colors.
Bedrooms look well put together and relaxing!
I love how you can move decor items from one room to another because of your whole home color palette. I’m trying to incorporate this method into my own home. Thank you for all you decor lessons.
Such beautiful peace bedrooms. Comfort and tranquility!
Looks beautiful! So classy & comfy! Thanks for all the ideas!
love your bedrooms! so tranquil!!
HI Kim, I adore your summer bedroom, looks so light and airy. I am in the midst of changing my bedroom as well, since we have had the set for over 40 years !! Time for a change haha. We started wi a new mattress by Saatva, love it and the customer service. We ordered new furniture that wont be in until November ugh, oh well par for the course these days. I love chopped pillows and my bedding looks similar to yours in the light colors and three big chopped pillows . i always adored your antelope pillows, I believer you had in your family room. I am searching for a cabinet for our TV in the lighter wood color, something different. Any ideas ? Thanks again for all your input I look forward to your emails ea week, especially spiritual advice tool.
<3
Check Ballard Designs. They have a few beautiful cabinets.
Thank you for sharing! So inspiring!
I love your summer bedding! I just had to order the blue version!
Always enjoy your blog!
this site is so helpful
I’m not a big decorator so this article appealed to me. I didn’t know what a coverlet was, thanks for enlightening me.
So serene and inviting. I absolutely love the quietness of the colors.