Types of Summer House Furnishings

Summer house furnishings can vary from upholstered furniture to wicker pieces for the indoors and outdoors. Painted hardwood pieces are known to highlight and complement home decor. Accessories and fabrics can be kept light and carefree with splashes of vibrant color that draw the eye.

Upholstered Furniture

Upholstered furniture creates a comfortable, homey look in a summer home. Homeowners should choose upholstered furniture for their summer home with light-colored fabrics and simple designs that give the home a carefree, relaxing vacation feel. Highlighting solid-colored pieces with fun summery throw pillows in complementary colors and designs is a delightful idea.

Wicker Furniture

Nothing says summer home like wicker furniture. Wicker pieces are available for outdoor and indoor use. Soft, thick cushions and pillows make wicker furniture cozy for indoor seating. The traditional wicker porch furniture gives outdoor seating and tables a down-home or beach-front feel. Continue the theme into a summer home's bedroom with a wicker bed frame.

Painted Hardwood

Painted hardwood pieces in natural, pastel or striking, complementary colors work well in most summer home decors. Distressed wood pieces grant the beachfront home look. Bright painted wood furniture brings out the lighthearted feelings of a restful vacation destination.

Accessories

Think further than the traditional seashell lamp for a summer home. Highlight a painted wood theme with a wicker lamp. Add a Tiffany lamp to bring out the décor’s colors. Lay a striped or pattern area rug on hardwood floors to soften the look. Have cozy throw blankets in complementary colors for cool summer nights.