Amazing DIY Summer Room Decorations: Transform Your Space with Vibrant DIY Crafts
Welcome to our vibrant world of DIY summer room decorations! Picture this: as you step into your freshly decorated room, you’re greeted by the lively hues of lemons and watermelon, the enchanting glow and scent of handmade candles, and the aroma of fresh herbs. It’s like stepping into a sun-kissed paradise, where DIY crafts become the magical tools that turn your room’s sunny summer vibes on.
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Get ready to dive into a world of budget-friendly and creative craft ideas! This blog post will help you transform your room into your personal summer oasis. So, gather your crafting supplies, unleash your imagination, and let’s get on this exciting DIY journey together!
How do I prepare my bedroom for summer?
Choosing a Summer Theme
When it comes to room decor, selecting a summer theme is like giving your room a delightful summer makeover that reflects your personality and style and infuses it with the vibrant energy of the season.
By choosing a theme, you create a cohesive look that ties together all the elements of your room, from wall decorations to accessories, and makes it feel like a unified summer retreat.
Here are some popular summer themes to inspire your creative journey:
1. Beach Vibes
Embrace the coastal spirit with:
- Nautical colors
- Seashells
- Driftwood accents, and
- Beach-inspired wall art
2. Tropical Paradise
Transform your room into a lush tropical oasis with:
- Vibrant floral prints
- Palm leaf patterns, and
- Tropical fruits like pineapples, oranges, lemons, etc.
3. Boho Bliss
Unleash your free-spirited side with bohemian-inspired decor, including:
- Macrame wall hangings
- Dreamcatchers
- A mix of colorful textiles
4. Garden Haven
Bring the outdoors in with a floral theme, incorporating flower prints, botanical artwork, and living or faux plants for a fresh and lively atmosphere.
5. Citrus Pop
Add a zing of zest to your space with citrus-inspired decor featuring lively lemon and orange accents, fruity patterns, and tangy scented candles that awaken your senses.
6. Bohemian Rhapsody
Embrace the carefree spirit of boho-chic style, combining eclectic patterns, macrame wall hangings, textured fabrics, and a mix of vibrant colors for an effortlessly stylish and relaxed atmosphere.
DIY Summer Room Decorations
DIY Summer Room Decorations for Walls
How can I decorate my room in summer?
Get ready to transform your room into a summer retreat with these decorating tips:
- Play with Colors – Embrace the bright and cheerful colors of summer and add a pop of color through pillows, throws, wall art, or even by painting an accent wall.
- Bring in Natural Elements – Connect with nature by displaying fresh flowers or potted plants, rattan textures, seashells, driftwood, or pebbles.
- Light and Airy Fabrics – Swap out heavy curtains and fabrics for light and airy materials to let in more natural light and a breezy atmosphere.
- Summer-inspired Artwork – Update your wall art with summer-inspired pieces like beach scenes, tropical landscapes, or vibrant floral arrangements. These are my favorite to do with the kids!
- Refresh Your Bedding – Go for lightweight and breathable bedding in cool, summery colors.
Rose Wall Hanging Craft
Create a whimsical rose wall display using:
- Red colored paper
- Glue
- Yarn
- Cardboard – 5.5 inches diameter
- Paper clip
- Hot glue
Play with different colors or replace the butterfly designs with other insects or flowers, and arrange them in a cascading pattern for a burst of summery charm.
Shadow Box Frame Seashell Wall Art
Capture the beach vibes by crafting your own seashell wall art. Arrange a variety of shells in a creative composition and mount them on a canvas or frame for a coastal-inspired masterpiece.
Driftwood Wall Hanging Home Decor Idea
Add a touch of nature to your walls by creating a unique driftwood wall hanging. Collect pieces of driftwood and arrange them in an abstract or symmetrical pattern, then hang them using jute or twine for rustic and coastal-inspired decor.
Fabric Banners and Sewing Instructions
Add a playful touch to your walls with these summer-themed DIY fabric banners. Cut out colorful triangles or flags from fabric remnants and sew (or string) them together to create a delightful garland that instantly infuses your room with summer cheer!
Stunning Patriotic Wreath: An Easy and Unexpected DIY
Add some patriotic pride with this fun wall decor—a Fourth of July wooden spoon wreath tutorial! This easy DIY project will help you create a stunning patriotic wreath to celebrate America’s birthday. So let’s get started and add a touch of rustic charm to your patriotic decor. Stunning Patriotic Wreath: An Easy and Unexpected DIY
Easy Dollar Tree Lemon Pizza Pan Wreath On A Budget
Do you want to make an easy pizza pan wreath? I have an easy and fun wreath idea made with simple supplies from Dollar Tree for under $5! I love a good diy project and finding creative ways to use items from the local dollar tree store. I found a budget-friendly way to make a fun pizza pan wreath using dollar store items. Easy Dollar Tree Lemon Pizza Pan Wreath On A Budget
Easy Tutorial How To Make A Clothespin Wreath
Are you looking for an easy tutorial on how to make a diy clothespin wreath? With just a few items you can make a very affordable wreath that you can customize for any season. Easy Tutorial How To Make A Clothespin Wreath
Inexpensive & Easy Art Work
This artwork is inexpensive and easy. Anyone (including kids) can make it, and because it is inexpensive you can afford to make this kind of artwork for different seasons, holidays, occasions, etc. Inexpensive & Easy Art Work
Faux Stain Glass Sun Catcher
With some Gallery Glass, a picture frame, and a wall sticker from Dollar Tree, I was able to create a beautiful faux stain glass sun catcher. Faux Stain Glass Sun Catcher
How To Make An Easy DIY Sunflower Clothespin Wreath
Have you ever wondered how to make a clothespin wreath? Or even better yet, how to make a sunflower clothespin wreath? Today I’m sharing how to make a clothespin sunflower wreath with Rit Dye, paint, clothespins, and a wreath form. How To Make An Easy DIY Sunflower Clothespin Wreath
Refreshing and Functional DIY Summer Room Decorations: Home Accessories
How do I make my room feel like summer?
- Add pops of vibrant colors with accessories and accents
- Incorporate natural elements like fresh flowers or potted plants.
- Use light and breezy fabrics for curtains and bedding.
- Display summer-inspired artwork or prints on the walls.
- Bring in summer scents with candles or diffusers.
- Include playful and fun elements like hammocks or hanging chairs.
- Choose summery patterns and textures for pillows and throws.
Coastal Wood Candle Upcycle
I found these wooden candle holders in the free pile at a thrift store and immediately grabbed them. I brought them home, gave them a little love, and now they have new life as coastal candle holders. They remind me of driftwood and hanging at the beach! Coastal Wood Candle Upcycle
DIY Cubby and Basket Summer Refresh
Keep the mess away and make leaving for school less stressful with a DIY cubby and basket summer refresh.
DIY Sea Glass Bottles
Learn this cool trick and create your own sea glass bottles!
DIY Ice Dye Pillows
Throw pillows are one of the simplest and most affordable ways to bring summer into your room, especially these beautiful ice-dyed ones!
Summer Mantel with Mason Jars and Lemons
Get some inspiration about revamping your mantel for the summer with lemons!
DIY Garden Sphere with Video
Do you want to make your own garden sphere? I have an easy DIY for you that is inexpensive, easy, and will glow at night. DIY Garden Sphere with Video
How Do You Preserve Flowers: Easy DIY with Video
How To Preserve Fresh Flowers Permanently? There are many different methods for making dried flowers from just-picked flowers from your garden. Or perhaps you want to preserve flowers that have sentimental value, from wedding bouquets or anniversary flowers. This post will show you the best preservation method to cut, dry, and preserve your flowers with Modge Podge. How Do You Preserve Flowers: Easy DIY with Video
Quick & Easy Mermaid Tail Blanket
Here’s a super easy mermaid tail blanket (or for boys a shark tail)! No cutting, no sewing, no gluing, and you can change it back into a regular blanket. Quick & Easy Mermaid Tail Blanket
Patriotic Mason Jars – so Many Uses!
Mason Jars!!! There are so many uses for them, the possibilities are endless. You could use recycled jars for this project or I found these jars at Dollar Tree. This is a simple and inexpensive project that leads to so many uses and great for holidays! Patriotic Mason Jars – so Many Uses!
Easy Floral Pens
You can make these floral pens in no time at all. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and great gift ideas for friends, family, and teachers. This is a great project for craft time – whether it’s kids and teens, a team builder with your colleagues, or craft night with your friends. If you don’t want your pens disappearing from your office, or you just want to spruce up your office, these pens are a great option. Easy Floral Pens
Glowing Photo Holder
Change a candle holder into a glowing photo holder. This project is inexpensive and easy! Great gift idea for so many holidays and celebrations! Personalize it & change it up, as this is something that will make everyone smile. Glowing Photo Holder
Easy Personalizable Kid’s Luminary
Up-cycle a glass jar into a kid’s luminary. This project is inexpensive, personalizable, you can involve the kids or make it as a gift. Easy Personalizable Kid’s Luminary
Bring Summer Season Indoors with DIY Decor
How to make summer decorations?
Just look at these fabulous ideas:
Driftwood Garland Idea
If you’ve just found a bunch of driftwood on your last walk on the beach, I have the perfect use for it – a driftwood garland!
Paint a Front Door in Summer Colors for Quick Curb Appeal
Feeling particularly bold today? Paint your front door in new summer color!
Lavender Flower Painted Mason Jars
Bring a feeling of never-ending summer months into your room with these lavender flower-painted mason jars.
DIY Scrap Wood Napkin Rings with Daisies
Got some scrap wood from a project you just finished? Here’s how to make use of it and impress your guests with your new handmade scrap wood napkin rings with daisies!
Simple & Stunning DIY Living Succulent Wreath
What if you can have a beautiful wreath that actually grows for years? Here are the instructions on how to make a living succulent wreath.
Hip Herb Garden to Fit Even the Smallest of Spaces
Create a beautiful vertical hip herb garden with only a handful of materials that will fit even the smallest of spaces!
Awesome and Easy DIY Firefly In A Jar
Are you looking for a firefly jar? With just a few supplies you can either catch fireflies or build this cute DIY to have year-round. Awesome and Easy DIY Firefly In A Jar
Personalizable Photo and Light Up Sign
This is a super easy project and can be adapted for so many important occasions! Graduations, Weddings, Baby Showers…. the list goes on and on! Personalizable Photo and Light Up Sign
Super Cute Turtle Terra Cotta Pot DIY For Your Home
Do you like turtles? If so I have a super cute and easy terra cotta pot DIY for you that can be placed in your home or garden. Super Cute Turtle Terra Cotta Pot DIY For Your Home
Easy Decorative Floral Light
Creating an easy floral light is just a trip to the dollar store! This project is simple, inexpensive, elegant, and great for so many seasons! Easy Decorative Floral Light
Beach Keepsake Displays
Here are a few way to keep those beach finds & other treasures in displays around your home for summer – or year around. Beach Keepsake Displays
DIY Summer Decor Ideas for Your Living Room
DIY Wall Art With Seashells
Nothing screams “summer” more than seashell wall art!
DIY Fabric Garland
Super easy and no sewing involved in this DIY fabric garland idea!
Paint a Mosaic Accent Wall {Bedroom Makeover}
Bring a summery feeling to your bedroom with a mosaic accent wall.
DIY Temporary Wallpaper Using Washi Tape
Can’t paint the walls in your rental, or just don’t feel like getting messy? Well, there’s an easy DIY temporary wallpaper solution using washi tape!
DIY Coastal Abstract Painting
Do you know what’s better than one coastal abstract painting? Three coastal abstract paintings!
Summer Tablescape with Sunflowers
Bring summer to your tablescape by implementing sunflowers as decoration! Ah, so pretty, isn’t it?
How To Make Ocean Resin Art on a Serving Tray
Do you want to make ocean resin art pieces? As you all know, I love diy projects and am always looking for fun diy home decor projects. Learn how to make a beautiful DIY ocean waves resin art serving tray with this step-by-step tutorial. This will make a unique gift of original artwork, especially for the beach lover in your life. How To Make Ocean Resin Art on a Serving Tray
Fireflies and Cattails
Growing up in Minnesota I remember the beautiful fireflies and trying to catch them. I re-purposed an old apple cider jug by adding some cattails and lights to remind me of the fireflies I grew up with. Fireflies and Cattails
Summery Decorations for Outdoor Spaces
Summer Garden Candle Holder
Want to add a beautiful summer accent to your front porch? Then, you should look into making this easy and beautiful summer garden candle holder.
DIY Summer Banner Tutorial
Invite the summer in a DIY summer banner! There’s a detailed tutorial included, too!
Floral Summer Wagon Wheel Wreath
If you love untraditional wreaths, you’re going to love this floral summer wheel wreath!
How to Build a Super Frugal Pergola for Your Backyard
Build your own modified pergola on a budget! This incredible backyard upgrade will create a magical place in your garden that your whole family will enjoy. There’re step-by-step instructions in the post, too.
How To Make Fruit Mason Jar Glasses with Video
It’s summertime, and my family enjoys being outside and having dinners on the patio. I used glass mason jars to create fun fruit mason jar glasses to serve our drinks and celebrate the wonderful season. These are great for iced tea or all types of cold beverages. How To Make Fruit Mason Jar Glasses with Video
Garden Flowers Made From Dishes
With a few dishes from the thrift store, some silicone, and a few items from the dollar store you can make these easy dish garden flowers. Garden Flowers Made From Dishes
Watering Can Yard Decor
I had a galvanized watering can that I wanted to do something with but wasn’t sure what. Then one day it hit me – make a simple watering can decoration for your yard or garden. Watering Can Yard Decor
Vintage Dishes to Bird Feeder
All you need are a few thrift store items to create a bird feeder, and it’s easy and inexpensive to make. Guess what? If you put this near your garden, it’ll keep the birds out of it! Vintage Dishes to Bird Feeder
Easy DIY Outdoor End Table with Storage or Cooler
Are you looking for an outdoor end table with storage? This is a super easy and inexpensive DIY that also doubles as a cooler. Easy DIY Outdoor End Table with Storage or Cooler
Mosaic Terra Cotta Flower Pots
I had some chipped dishes and a sparkling juice glass I wanted to recycle. I created a mosaic flower pot with the items. This was my first time creating a mosaic and using grout. Mosaic Terra Cotta Flower Pots
Cheap & Easy Do It Yourself Solar Fountain For Your Yard
Do you want to dress up your yard with a fountain without breaking the bank? Learn how you can make a easy and cheap solar fountain. Cheap & Easy Do It Yourself Solar Fountain For Your Yard
DIY Summer Room Decorations: Simple Summer Lighting and Ambiance DIY Decor Ideas
DIY Dried Flower Chandelier
Have you ever dreamed about keeping that gorgeous bouquet you got alive longer? Here’s how you can do that with a DIY dried flower chandelier!
Summery Rope Wrapped Candle Holders
I think you’ll agree, that adding a few candles is always a good idea for any room, and these ocean-inspired rope-wrapped candle holders are here to prove it.
Urban Patio DIY Makeover
Lose the prison feel of your urban patio with this DIY patio makeover idea.
Easy Dollar Tree DIY Mushroom Solar Light Decor with Video
Do you want to make a DIY mushroom for your yard or garden? Look no further! With just a few items from the dollar store, you can create one that glows. Easy Dollar Tree DIY Mushroom Solar Light Decor with Video
Solar Silverware Flowers
I’m up to some more solar light creations… this time using a solar light and silverware to make a solar flower. Solar Silverware Flowers
Easy and Terrific DIY Punch Tin Lamps For Your Backyard
Do you remember creating punch tin lamps? This is a DIY the whole family can have fun with and it makes your yard glow all season long. Easy and Terrific DIY Punch Tin Lamps For Your Backyard
DIY Summer Room Decorations Q & A:
How can I decorate my room in summer?
Besides all the ideas above, here’s what I also came up with:
- Create a DIY beach-inspired terrarium
- Create a gallery wall of summer photos and memories
- Hang a hammock chair
- Use citrus-inspired accents
- Display fresh summer fruits in a tray
- Hang a summer-themed tapestry
How can I make my room look good on a budget?
- Explore thrift stores, the Dollar store, and online marketplaces for unique and affordable pieces
- DIY projects: Repurpose old items, create artwork, or make your own decorative pieces using affordable materials
- Paint refresh
- Repurpose and upcycle
- Look for budget-friendly accessories like throw pillows, curtains, or a new rug
- Bring nature indoors by using branches, leaves, or stones
- Experiment with different types of lighting fixtures or add string lights
How can I decorate my room with DIY?
There are a lot of things you can do to decorate your room with DIY. Here are just a few ideas:
- Upcycle old furniture
- Build personalized shelving
- DIY wall stencils
- Handmade throw pillows
- Repurposed Mason jars
- DIY wall decals
- DIY artwork
- DIY macrame plant hanger
- Make your own paper lanterns
- Personalize your lampshades
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve unlocked the power of DIY summer room decorations and transformed your space into a personal oasis of vibrant colors and joyful vibes. From the handmade wall decorations that captivate the eye to the refreshing accessories that bring the breezes inside the house, your room now tells a story of creativity, passion, and the joys of the sunny season.
So keep experimenting, keep dreaming, and keep embracing the magic of DIY summer room decorations. Your room is now a testament to your creativity, and we can’t wait to see where your DIY journey takes you next! I can’t wait to read in the comment section which is your favorite idea and what’s the first thing you’ll make from the list above!
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