It’s high summer, and Remodelista editors are determined to bring some of that warm-weather magic indoors. Here are some easy, fresh decor ideas to go with that glass of cold lemonade in your hand.
1. Tame Some Wild Flowers
![Instant summery charm can be had by simply plucking a clutch of wild flowers and putting them in a vase, pitcher, bottle, or whatever vessel you have lying around. Photograph by Jefferson Smith, from The Engine House: A Romantic Rescue in the English Countryside (Available for Getaways).](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/engine-house-suffolk-sandy-suffield-photo-jefferson-smith-5a-733x489.jpg)
2. Use Modern Wood Trays
![Light wood channels the brightness of the season. Alexa gathers her favorite wood trays in \10 Easy Pieces: Round Wood Trays, including these ash wood versions by Hasami.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hasami-porcelain-round-tray-ash-wood-733x489.jpg)
3. Plumb the Seas for Inspiration
![Pillows embroidered with fish imagery reference the sea right outside its windows. Photograph by David Curran, courtesy of Millard & Flo, from The Life Aquatic in Cornwall: A Waterfront House—and One-Time Dinghy Club—Reinvented.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/waterside-cornwall-house-bedroom-by-millard-and-flo-21-733x489.jpg)
4. Embrace Rattan
![The old-fashioned material is back in a big way, and summer is the best time to bring it into your home. We\2\17;re loving Soane Britain\2\17;s handmade rattan lighting, like this Hanging Petal Light. See Summer Lights: Playful Rattan Lamps, Sconces, and Pendants by Soane Britain.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/soane-britain-rattan-petal-hanging-light-733x539.jpg)
5. Hang a Few Adirondack Baskets
![Adirondack baskets are not only charming but also useful. Hang a few around the house as a catchall for mail, magazines, and more. Photograph by Nicki Sebastian, courtesy of Rudy Jude, from Rudy Jude: \1\2 Simple Ideas to Steal from a Mainer’s Thoughtful Shop in LA. (Be sure to also check out Object Lessons: The Enduring Adirondack Day Pack Basket.)](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rudy-jude-shop-la-interior-desk-733x489.jpg)
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- What’s Inside: The Stealth Utility Closet
- 9 Unexpected Storage Hacks from a Food Photographer’s Kitchen
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