11 Lovely Ideas for Your Summer Bedroom Refresh

Summer has definitely arrived. The heat is here and we do everything we can to stay cool. It’s the perfect time to update your bedroom for the summer. I have 11 lovely ideas for your summer bedroom refresh. 

We all know that it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep when you are hot. So anything we can do to create a cool environment is a good thing.

Something magical happens when our sleep sanctuaries become relaxing, soothing environments – both literally and figuratively. 

Today, I’m excited to share how I’ve given my own master bedroom a summery makeover.

Then I’m sharing some fantastic ideas to help you create your own seasonal retreat.

Whether you’re looking for a complete bedroom overhaul or just a few touches to brighten up your space, I’ve got you covered with tips, tricks, and inspiring resources to refresh your bedroom for summer.

I recently shared a broad look at easy ways to update your summer home – from the living room to the kitchen to the bedroom.

Now I’m focusing on just the master bedroom – where we spend so much of our time.

I updated our master bedroom this week and it already has a lighter, airier feel. It’s now the perfect summer bedroom retreat.

How to Give Your Bedroom a Summer Vibe

Before I share our master bedroom and the other other summer decor ideas for bedrooms that I found, here are several ways to update your bedroom for the summer season.

Remember: these are decor suggestions. Pick a half dozen that you can easily and inexpensively incorporate into your summer bedroom.

Focus on the ones that will make the biggest impact in your bedroom. Even small changes can have a big impact.

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Lighten Up Your Bedding:

• Switch to breathable, lightweight fabrics like linen or cotton.
• Opt for lighter colors or summery patterns.
• Replace heavy comforters with light quilts or duvets.
• Use sheets that emphasize cool sleep like this set.

Introduce Summer Color Options:

• Add pops of bright, cheerful hues like coral, turquoise, pink, sky blues, or sunny yellow.
• Incorporate pastel shades for a softer, beachy vibe.
• Use white as a base to create a fresh, airy feel.
• Use neutral colors, such as white, ivory, cream, taupe, or wheat.

Bring the Outdoors in:

• Add potted plants or fresh flowers.
• Hang botanical prints or nature-inspired artwork.
• Use natural materials like rattan, jute, or bamboo in decor items.

Update Window Treatments:

• Replace heavy curtains with sheer, breezy fabrics.
• Install light-filtering blinds or shutters to control sunlight.
• Add colorful valances for a touch of summer charm.

Declutter and Organize:

• Clear out winter items to create a more spacious feel.
• Use pretty baskets or boxes for stylish storage.
• Simplify your nightstand for a clean, minimalist look.

Incorporate Summer-themed Accessories:

• Display natural elements, such as seashells, driftwood, or beach-inspired accessories.
• Add tropical leaf-patterned throw pillows.
• Hang a summery wreath on the door or wall.

Create a Relaxing Reading Nook:

• Set up a comfortable chair with a light throw blanket, summery scarf, or turkish towel.
• Add a small side table for summer reads and iced beverages.
• Position near a window for natural light and fresh air.

Upgrade your Lighting:

• Install a ceiling fan for better air circulation. We sleep under our ceiling fan year-round.
• Add string lights for a magical ambiance.
• Use table lamps with light-colored or natural fiber shades.

Refresh your Walls:

• Apply a fresh coat of paint in a summer-inspired hue. Pale shades or white walls will instantly give a bedroom a fresher look.
• Create an accent wall with removable wallpaper.
• Hang a gallery wall with summer-themed prints or photos.

Don’t Forget the Floor:

• Layer a light, natural fiber rug over existing carpets.
• Use a colorful outdoor rug for an unexpected pop of color.
• Leave floors bare for a cool, minimalist summer look.

These ideas are just the beginning of your summer bedroom refresh journey. Stay tuned as I share my own master bedroom summer refresh. Then stay tuned for 10 additional resources to inspire your seasonal update!

Even though I’m focusing on a master bedroom, these summer decor ideas could also be used in a guest room.

Our Summer Bedroom Refresh

A little about our bedroom:

The bedroom faces east. It naturally gets a lot of natural light. Although in summer the sun is more from the south, we still get so much morning light through our plantation shutters. I often keep the shutters tilted up to defuse the light and keep the room from heating up during the day.

Our bedroom is painted Sea Salt by Sherwin-Williams (but all our paint was Benjamin Moore). It’s described as a green-grey-blue, but it shows as blue in our bedroom and living room. It is the most beautiful color anytime, but in spring and summer, it becomes magical. Depending on the time of day and year, it changes from barely blue to a lovely grey blue.

The ceiling is tinted 50% Sea Salt. Often the reflection of the swimming pool shimmers across our ceiling. It creates a fairy-like light show.

I change the bed linens theme about four times a year with different duvets and comforters. I even have Christmas sheets!

Our Spring Bedroom Decor Looked Like This

In March I updated our bedroom from a winter look to a spring look: Here is what it looked like until a week ago.

Nola loves laying on our bed – all four corners.

I bought the French Linen duvet cover and three pillow shams last spring. They are from Annie Sieke. (Unfortunately, they are no longer available.) I love the color and the linen feel. 

This year, I wanted to add a light feel with a springy and floral comforter. After a lot of searching, I found the perfect white quilt with a blue floral pattern at Touch of Class.

Not only did the new comforter go with the  French Linen duvet, I was so pleased that it complimented the bed skirt. This plaid pattern bed skirt was custom-made for our bed when we moved into our home eleven years ago.

I also found these pretty blue sheets in a small abstract pattern. I loved the sweet little blue design.

My dad taught me how to make “army corners” when I was a little girl. It’s also called hospital corners. I taught my kids to make them too. The method keeps your top sheet nice and tight.

Here’s a great “how-to” if you don’t know how to make hospital corners.

The first thing I did to transition to a summer bedroom was to remove the French linen duvet. We certainly weren’t using it. The bed looked immediately lighter.

Next, I removed the pillow on the bench. We need a pillow for support when we sit on the bench. This pillow was a thrift store find in Atlanta.

The fabric and texture is too heavy for summer.

To give the bed a really lighter look for summer, I brought back the white coverlet that I bought a few years ago. It’s one we really love for the lightweight and airy look.

I loved it so much that I bought twins for our twin-bed guest room.

The white ruffled shams are the twin bed size which are plenty big for the pile of pillows on the bed.

The blue and white floral quilt is two-sided.

I decided to try the small primarily blue and white design. I folded it in thirds.

On the bench, I added the two lumbar pillows that I made last spring for our living room swivel chairs.

With the bed finished, I added vases with fresh flowers on each of our nightstands. The small tree is faux and alternates between our bedroom and the entry.

The one thing that I’ve been looking for our bedroom is new lamps. We need taller, solid, 3-way lamps.

I never realized that these paintings (a friend is an artist) are so fallish. I need to find something more summery for not.

I decided to switch the blue and white quilt to the floral side. Which design do you like better?

What do you think of our master bedroom makeover? It was simple and didn’t cost a penny. I love the airy feel of the room when I walk into it.

Now let’s look at 10 more summer bedroom update ideas.

10 Summer Refreshing Ideas for Your Bedroom

Theses ideas will appeal both to those who like a neutral palette and a bright summer color palette. You’ll see the ideas I’ve shared above in all the bedrooms I’ve picked out for you.

Enjoy browsing Bluesky Browsing #142.

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• ideas for better organization and efficiency
• a yummy recipe or cocktail
• fun DIY projects
• the latest trends in home decor
• a quirky new find or two
• outdoor decorating and gardening

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