Summer decoration – tips for cost-effective variants & examples

Summer is almost upon us and we need to start thinking about renewing and refreshing our indoor and outdoor areas with suitable onesSummer decoration.DecorateWorking on a limited budget is always a challenge, but design is now something that everyone enjoys, especially thanks to the ever-growing DIY movement. I remember a time when wholesalers like IKEA weren't represented in so many cities. Now the situation is very different: online shopping is simple and easy, it brings amazing products to the design enthusiasts just by clicking on the keyboard. In other words, these days we are lucky enough to enjoy entirely new, richer design possibilities. To help you for the new summer season, I would now like to share with you a few affordable tips for summer decoration.

Summer decoration – determine the budget

An essential element of summer decorating on a limited budget is being able to purchase affordable, stylish pieces with few reliable sources of money. First, determine the amount of money you can afford to spend on your summer home decorations this year, only then research the market. You are sure to find elegant, modern, interesting summer decoration items at a reasonable price!
I just want to give a small example: I searched for months, but finally sent this oneCoffee tablefound and the candlesticks that I light on special occasions!

Summer decoration – vase in turquoise as a flower pot

I would like to show you something else about summer decoration: the great bargains for my outdoor area! Yes, this area of ​​the house needs to be renewed again and again. This can get expensive over time! That's why I'm always looking for ways to buy stylish but inexpensive pieces when it comes to designing the garden or patio. This picture proves what was just said. These large planters were painted gray during a DIY project! And the white and gray striped cushions, the green table and the matching planters give the terrace the finishing touch! These are all super cheap items for my outdoor lounge!

Outdoor decoration for the summer with plant pots and planters

I'll be blunt: my house is full of IKEA products. When it comes to modern furniture and summer decorations for the home on a limited budget, I completely trust their design ideas and the quality of their goods. Please take a look at this FADO table lamp! Doesn't she look adorable with that spherical glass body?

Lighting in summer with IKEA lamp

Before summer arrives, I also change my bedding. I found this bedding set in yellow to be a great summer decoration and bought it very cheaply. With this I refresh the atmosphere in the bedroom! Yes, summer can come now!

Decoration made of yellow bed linen in a summer look

My summer decorating tip to you would be to make a list of the budget-friendly stores in your area! So it would be easier for you to browse through them and really find something suitable for your summer house decoration and home refreshment! Buy cheaply now so that you can change these pieces and replace them with new, more modern ones before next summer without any guilt!

Light blue bowl as decoration in summer

Summer decoration – The retro style is a must everywhere!

If you are willing to buy used items as well as retro pieces, then a new world of design will open up to you. There are practically no limits to your imagination! Paint an old locker a new color and you'll have a beautiful, multifunctional piece of furniture that will also expand your summer decor!

Find summer decorations at the flea market

That's the beauty of the summer decorative finds used. With a little new paint they get a second chance and look stunning again! Where can you find things like this? Try retro boutiques, thrift stores, flea markets, antique malls, estate sales and antique festivals, as well as online. In our photo series you will find convincing examples of great finds in retro style!

Decorative items from the flea market

Shopping for used, retro-style pieces is a wonderful way to find unique summer decor at affordable prices. There is also something else, that is the thrill of shopping! That's just enough to make me wake up early on a Saturday morning excited to go to flea markets or garage sales!

Summer decoration for DIY fans

I couldn't finish today's article without mentioning the current DIY craze among millions of homeowners. Why DIY? You can literally do something for nothing. And you can show a little of your own creativity with your summer decorations! Above you can see a hanging vase that was created during a DIY project.

Upcycling as a method for creating summer decorations is a popular DIY strategy because it breathes new life into “old” products. This DIY succulent container is one of my favorite DIY projects. Before it was a planter, this piece was a scented candle holder!

As I mentioned earlier in this article, I am a big fan of outdoor DIY projects. Attractive modern flower pots can be very expensive. That's why I prefer buying simple terracotta pots with a clear design for summer decoration. Then I refresh them with a new coat of paint and they get a cheerful look for the warm season!

Once you really catch the DIY bug, you'll find it becomes second nature. You will always think creatively and find simple, cost-effective solutions for summer decorations.