Decorating & Design
May 5, 2016
Editor’s Picks: 20 Summer Style Boosters Under $75
Assistant design editor Jennifer Masseau shares her favorite summer finds.
As the days inch towards summer, everything is starting to feel a bit more carefree. Reflect that easy breezy style in your home with cheerful finds that don’t take themselves too seriously. I love anything that’s colorful, nautical, or inspired by tropical destinations. Here are my top picks that won’t break the bank.
Corral coffee table items in this braided straw tray for an organic, beachy feel.
Graphic black polka dots add a playful look to this glass pitcher, which is perfect for serving your favorite summer sippers.
Find our best summer cocktail recipes here.
Handcrafted by Rwandan artisans, this colorful woven basket can act as a beautiful vessel or be hung up as wall decor.
Use a utilitarian tool as an art piece. This chic brass plated watering can’s swooping silhouette is so lovely that it deserves to be on display.
Though this mosaic-topped table is made for outdoor use, it would be equally as pretty in an airy bathroom or used as a nightstand.
This antique silver-finished wall hook’s knotted rope motif is a perfect addition to a cottage restroom or sunny, coastal-inspired entryway.
Southwestern-inspired decor is definitely one of this summer’s biggest trends. The colors in this graphic woven cotton throw pillow remind us of a desert sunset.
Pile pretty summer produce into this tiered wire basket and display it on your kitchen countertop for a perfect seasonal focal point.
A lamp with a driftwood base and charming handmade look is just right for a whimsical cottage bedroom.
One of the best parts of summer is being able to bring all the beautiful blooms from your garden into your home. Give cut flowers a vessel worthy of their natural beauty, like these textural vases glazed in a bold hue. (And at these prices, why not pick up a few?)
A geometric diamond pattern adds mod appeal to this flat-woven rug. The soil-resistant material makes the 2’ x 3’ size a great choice for a high-traffic entryway.
Up the ambiance of your back patio or garden with classic Edison bulb string lights, perfect for warm summer nights spent outdoors.
During the summer, swap out bulky terry cloth towels for soft flat-woven cotton ones. The colorful striped design and fringed tassel edge on these are reminiscent of Latin American serape-style blankets.
A set of printed, glazed porcelain coasters in mismatched colors adds a sophisticated and playful pop to any table.
Cotton percale sheets and pillow cases printed with an oversized botanical motif look luxe when mixed with neutral bedding.
This classic and casual stainless steel flatware with bright red handles is perfect for backyard dining and picnics alike.
Bring the scent of the Italian countryside into your home with this fresh and uplifting ‘Sicilian Tangerine’ reed diffuser, infused with notes of bergamot, mango and passionfruit.
This Karim Rashid-designed chair in tangerine orange will brighten any room. The durable polyproplyne seat wipes clean easily, making it ideal to bring outside.
Though it’s dubbed a nightstand, this hourglass-shaped table in handwoven rattan would be equally at home in an entryway or living room. Best of all, the top lifts to reveal a hidden charging station.
This mirror’s studded round frame is reminiscent of a boat’s portholes, giving it a coastal feel suited to a preppy beach house.