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    Home » Decor

    June 11, 2021

    The Summer home tour 2021 is here, welcome inside!

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    Welcome to my Summer Home Tour! If you are looking for inspiration for your summer decor then you have come to the right place! Today is the last day of the summer home tour blog hop! I've joined up with thirty lovely ladies who have been sharing their beautifully decorated homes all week long. Today, you get to step inside the last homes on the 2021 Summer Home Tour. A big thank you to Marty of 'A stroll thru life' for organising this beautiful home tour. If you've just hopped over from Amber at Follow The Yellow Brick Home, a very special welcome to you. I'm sure you enjoyed browsing through Amber's beautiful cottage style home!

    At the end of this post, you will find preview pics and links to all the homes in the 2021 Summer Home Tour.

    The rooms featured in my summer Home Tour 2021 include lots of DIYs and I've linked to them throughout this post in case you are interested in seeing some of the tutorials or before and afters.

    Coastal summer décor

    I'm not usually one for decorating in the coastal style but this year is different. We haven't had a beach holiday since before the lockdowns started and I am longing to feel the sand between my toes again. Hopefully, it won't be long before we can be at the beach again but until then, I'm decorating my home in a coastal style this summer.

    If you'd like to re-create any of the decor ideas in this post, the tutorials are in the post 'Easy ways to decorate your home for Summer'.

    Summer Home Tour 2021 - Hallway

    As usual, we'll start this home tour in the hallway. When you come in through the door, a wooden blanket chest laden with soft textures and pillows invites you to kick off your shoes and stay awhile.

    The summer home tour begins in the hallway. A wooden chest serves as a bench. Resting on the bench is a straw sunhat and a pair of sunglasses. White summer flowers fill a wooden box sitting on the windowsill in the sunshine.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    The chest is used to keep all of our shoes and shoe polishing kits. I love that our shoes are out of sight when not in use. Boots are stored in a closet next to the front door. I've popped some white Geraniums into a little wooden box for the windowsill.

    Brilli's bed used to be in the nook at the bottom of the stairs. You can see my mini hallway refresh here.

    A view of the white and wood staircase after the hallway refresh. Black metal lanterns are burning on the stair treads and three rattan lanterns in varying sizes are burning at the bottom of the stairs.
    Easy hallway refresh - decorating with new and vintage finds

    The little drop-leaf table has been simply decorated. In front of the wreath and window frame, I've added a large wooden bowl filled with grass, moss and shells. The lovely barn owl feathers were found by Brilli on one of our walks and they remind me of her.

    For the summer home tour, a console table decorated for summer with a large wooden bowl filled with a small grass plant, shells, and a small white flowering plant.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas
    A wooden bowl filled with summer decor. A small flower pot filled with a white flowering plant, shells, a coastal grass plant and a wooden artichoke. Moss is tucked in, all around the decor.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

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    2021 Summer Home Tour - Lounge

    We enter the lounge through a set of white country style double doors. The wood and white coffee table was my first furniture upcycling project. This coffee table started my love of upcycling furniture and was one of the first projects to be featured on my blog. This table makeover can be seen in the post 'Riviera Maison inspired coffee table makeover'. It's changed quite a bit from how it looked when we brought it home and it has a lovely story behind it.

    A front view of a wood and white table in front of a brown sofa. On the table is a centrepiece made from shells, grasses and a rustic twig wreath. Perfect decor for a coastal style summer home tour.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    Lounge Styling

    Summer centrepiece

    I've styled the coffee table with a large glass cylinder vase. The vase is resting on a rustic twig wreath and I've added some early flowering summer cuttings from the garden. Inside a smaller cylinder vase contains a grass plant with moss tucked in around to hide the plant pot. I gathered all the seashells I could find and filled the bottom of the vase with them. Some fluffy 'bunny Tails' peak out from around the grass for a bit of added texture. I love how the vase turned out.

    For a summer home tour centrepiece a large glass cylinder vase rests on top of a thick rustic twig wreath. The cylinder vase is filled with a grass plant, bunny tail grass and twigs. The bottom of the vase is filled with seashells.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    Here's a close-up of the Cylinder vase centrepiece. After I had collected all the bits and pieces, it only took me a few minutes to make – such an easy summer DIY.

    For a summer home tour centrepiece a large glass cylinder vase rests on top of a thick rustic twig wreath. The cylinder vase is filled with a grass plant, bunny tail grass and twigs. The bottom of the vase is filled with seashells.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - Coastal table centrepiece

    Summer tray styling

    Next to the cylinder vase, is a metal tray simply styled with a small white houseplant with white flowers. It's called a Kalanchoe and because it's so small, it's perfect for using in summer décor.

    Then, there are some candles because of course, I can't do without them!

    A side view of the summer decoration on the coffee table. A metal tray filled with candles, white flowering plants and a pretty glass and metal plant sprayer. In the background is the centerpiece with shells and grasses - summer home tour 2021
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    Bring summer inside

    My favourite way of bringing summer inside is with plants. Here's a list of the houseplants I have in this room:

    • Pathos (hanging from the bookcase – out of shot)
    • Dragon Tree (on the stool)
    • Mother-in-law's tongue (in the white pot on the floor)
    • Syngonium (behind the sofa)
    • Kalanchoe (coffee table)

    Photo exchange

    Picture ledge & styling

    Here's another view of the lounge. I've exchanged some of the prints on the picture ledge for summer. There are a couple of surfer photos and one of my pressed flower prints.

    Looking into the lounge from the dining room. A side view of the wood and white table. Behind the sofa a picture ledge is filled with summer photos of surfing and beaches for the summer home tour 2021.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    Underneath the shelf, I've hung a small branch of silver birch. I love to hang decorations and string lights from this branch. For summer, I've hung some simple glass bauble style storm lights filled with sand and a tealight.

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    DIY projects in the lounge

    To make it easier for you, here's a list of all the blog posts for the DIY projects you can see in my lounge:

    • Coffee table
    • Wooden stool
    • Floor lamp
    • Armoire
    • Pressed flower prints

    Summer home tour - Dining room.

    This room is full of light which (together with the lounge) makes it quite hard to photograph. I try to take photos in these rooms early in the morning before the sun gets too strong.

    I've carried the beachy theme over to the dining room. I love how fresh and light the tablescape looks.

    Festoon lights are hanging from the side of a white and grey secretary desk. A wrought iron candle stand holding a lit candle, is standing at the side of the desk.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas
    A small wood and white side table has been decorated for the summer home tour. A small wicker box is filled with white flowering plants.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    Tablescape - styling

    A table runner in white linen runs the length of the table.

    The rustic round jute table sets provide contrast to the white linen and add texture to the table.

    A view of a dining table set for summer dining. Filled with candles and rattan lanterns.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    My centrepiece is a simple affair and nothing fancy but I think it looks fab. I always like to keep glass bottles if they have an interesting shape to them. These three are all different sizes and shapes. I've filled them with distilled water and slipped in some greenery from the garden. Then, I just popped a candle into the top of the bottle.

    In the background, you can just see my secretary desk, another DIY which can be found on the blog.

    A coastal tablescape showing glass bottles filled with water and green foliage and a candle in the neck of the bottle. Decorated for the 2021 summer home tour.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    The small Kalanchoe plants are the perfect size for adding to summer table settings. Here, I'm using small candle holders as plant pots.

    Coastal table decor. showing glass bottles filled with water and green foliage and a candle in the neck of the bottle.  Driftwood and faux mother of pearl decor has been draped along the table.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    The pretty driftwood table decor is meant to be hung up but I'm using it as table decor for my summer table.

    A coastal tablescape with shells, rattan lanterns and round glass globe tealights filled with sand and a candle.
    2021 Summer Home Tour - coastal decorating ideas

    I've filled some glass, globe style storm lanterns with sand and popped a tealight inside.

    When I do these tours I am reminded of all the wonderful DIY projects that go into making my home what it is today.

    A view of a dining table set for summer dining. Filled with candles and rattan lanterns. Summer home tour 2021.

    DIY Projects in the Dining Room

    • Chalk painted secretary desk
    • Wood and white buffet/hutch
    • Wood and white side table

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    Making a home indeed takes time but it's so worth the wait!

    I hope you enjoyed having me show you around my home for the 2021 summer Home Tour!

    Next up on the tour is Brianna from Bloom in the Black. Brianna's home is a moody mix of modern and traditional, and her decorating style is simply impeccable. Her's is not a home you'll want to miss out on seeing!

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    1. Cindy says

      June 11, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      Such a stunning home tour. I love the coastal vibe without going over the top. Everything is so warm especially all your lanterns. I know you love them.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 11, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        Thanks, Cindy! Yes, I love my lanterns!

        Reply
    2. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

      June 11, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      What an absolutely gorgeous tour! I have pinned several of the images. So inspiring!

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 11, 2021 at 6:03 pm

        Thanks so much, Laura!

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    3. Cassie Bustamante says

      June 11, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      your home looks so inviting! I love your dining room tablescape, but the real showstopper for me was that magical staircase!!!

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Thanks, Cassie! Yes, everyone loves that staircase!

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      June 12, 2021 at 1:22 am

      Everything looks beautiful and you have so many cute DIY ideas! I love your little centerpiece especially!

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:20 am

        Thank you so much, Jenn! I love that coastal centerpiece too!

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    5. Marty says

      June 12, 2021 at 3:40 am

      I had the wrong link and finally found it on your facebook page. Loved the tour and love your accessories, so pretty and create the perfect coastal vibe. Thanks tons for joining the party, tons of inspiration always.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:20 am

        Thanks, Marty! I'm always inspired by your home tours. All the homes have such different styles, I always find something new that I can incorporate in my own home. I loved joining you all again for the summer tour!

        Reply
    6. Paula@SweetPea says

      June 12, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      Your home looks beautiful decorated for summer. I so much enjoyed every single picture.

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:16 am

        Thank you for your lovely comment, Paula! I'm so glad you enjoyed my summer home tour!

        Reply
    7. Cindy Rust says

      June 12, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      Jayne, your home is so lovely! I absolutely love your style. You have created a cozy, coastal vibe to your space and I am sure your family and friends love to spend time there. Pinned!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Thanks, Cindy! We are loving our coastal decor vibes this year!

        Reply
    8. Kim says

      June 12, 2021 at 6:54 pm

      Absolutely beautiful! What a lovely home you have...especially in summer!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Thanks, Kim! I love decorating for summer!

        Reply
    9. Melba says

      June 13, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      I love everything about your post! Stunning!!!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Thanks, Melba!

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    10. Carol Karl says

      June 13, 2021 at 9:32 pm

      Your home is so beautiful.

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 14, 2021 at 10:13 am

        Thank you, Carol!

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    11. Linda Johnston says

      June 14, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Linda

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    12. Jenn says

      June 15, 2021 at 4:26 am

      Everything is just beautiful! I love the way the table sparkles! It looks so inviting!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks, Jenn! I love a bit of sparkle!

        Reply
    13. Lynne says

      June 15, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      Jayne, your home is gorgeous! It all looks so warm and welcoming. Pinned!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Thank you so much, Lynne!

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    14. Kimberly Jones Snyder says

      June 15, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      Such a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing all your ideas! Love your style!

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Thank you, Kimberley! I'm so glad you enjoyed the post!

        Reply
    15. Libbie@alifeunfolding says

      June 15, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Oh my gosh....your staircase is lovely!!!!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you, Libbie!

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    16. Jo-Anna Rooney says

      June 16, 2021 at 2:28 am

      Great idea to bring the beach to you until you can travel again! I love all your coastal touches...and loving those candles on your staircase!

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      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks, Jo-Anna! Everyone loves that staircase!

        Reply
    17. Marie says

      June 16, 2021 at 2:35 am

      Oh I think the dining table is gorgeous. I love the twinkle lights and how there is so much interest and texture but without being fussy. The hallway is so welcoming. Beautiful home.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 16, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Marie! I'm glad you enjoyed my home tour!

        Reply
    18. Kathy says

      June 17, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      It all looks so soft and pretty! I adore your foyer checkered floor and candles on the stairs.

      Reply
      • Jayne Westerholt says

        June 21, 2021 at 10:00 am

        Thank you, Kathy! The wood and white stairs in our hallway, receive a lot of compliments!

        Reply

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