Summer Fresh Decorating with Blue and White Stripes

Does anything say “summer decorating” better than blue and white stripes? It looks fresh and nautical and can make a bold statement with wide stripes, or it can be soft with narrow stripes in paler shades of blue. We’re heading into the glorious summer season and I hope you’ll find a few decorating ideas here to inspire some refreshing ideas for your home.

Photo by Phoebe Howard

You might recognize the living room above. I featured that beautiful East Beach home in one of my Sunday tours.

Stripes also look great on the floor of a living room – whether you choose a pretty rug or paint stripes on your wooden floor. The Nantucket summer home below was also featured on my blog.

Photo by Pinemar, Inc

 

If you prefer a softer look, pale blue and white stripes and use them sparingly – like fabric on an ottoman. Courtney Thomas Design provides a beautiful example.

Photo by Courtney Thomas Design

 

How about this fun, striped lamp? You don’t need a large piece to make a visual impact.

Photo by AGK Design Studio

 

A bold rug makes a strong statement in an all-white kitchen.

Photo by Stephanie Kraus Designs, LLC

 

Narrow blue and white stripes cover bar stools in a pale blue kitchen. Black is a perfect complementary color on the pendant lights.

Photo by Koncerted – Home Automation & Home Media

 

Stripes adorn kitchen bar stools and a small rug in this modern country style kitchen. I’m going to show more of this amazing house in an upcoming blog post, so stay tuned!

Photo by Taylor-Made Builders, Inc.

 

Varying shades of blue stripes on summer comforters look fresh and inviting in this vaulted white bedroom – especially when paired with a sweet floral pattern on the pillows.

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This bedroom exudes a nautical vibe with its navy and white comforter, distressed dresser, and large sail boat painting on the wall.

Photo by Barclay Butera Interiors

 

Here’s another variation of a nautical style bedroom – this one spiked with a touch of orangey-red color.

Photo by Andrew Howard Interior Design

 

Don’t forget your outdoor spaces! They look great in the summertime with blue and white stripes.

Photo by GIL WALSH INTERIORS

 

See More Ideas for Decorating with Blue:

Classic Blue Breakfast Nook Ideas

Blue and Coral Decor for Coastal Living

Coastal Kitchen in Blue and White