A natural wooden table is topped with summery decor including a vase of pastel flowers and a white bowl of wooden ornamental spheres around a neutral candle. A white sofa stands beside the table topped with gray patterned cushions.
29 Summer Table Décor Ideas to Bring in the Sunshine
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Published: February 19, 2023
Updated: November 28, 2023
Summer is coming and so are lighter evenings filled with food and laughter. Picture this: You’ve got the drinks flowing, the food dished out, and you have the perfect summer table décor to capture the magic of this beautiful season.
Whether you need inspiration for an outdoor patio or a cozy dining room, there are plenty of ways to add a touch of summer to your tablescapes. This season is a perfect excuse to adorn your tables with natural décor such as flowers, foliage and fruit. If you want to express a summer state of mind differently though, a brightly colored centerpiece or coastal-inspired items will create a charming scene.
If you want to bring the essence of summer into your home whatever time of year, check out these inspired table décor ideas. It’s always summer somewhere!
02 of Vintage Touches in Dining Room
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An ornate leaf-inspired metal chandelier adds a glamorous feel above green table decor including a vintage patterned tablecloth and foliage. A white fireplace mantel also features a leaf garland woven around candlesticks.
03 of Rustic Coffee Table With Vintage Styling
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Warm neutrals surround this cozy lounge with a beige sofa topped with cushions and throws beside a rustic wooden coffee table. Vintage decor is mixed with summer flowers on this table that sits on a gray rug.
04 of Apple and Flower Dining Centerpiece
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This simple summer table features a wooden trough filled with small rustic barrels of apples beside jars of white flowers. White chairs are seated at the wooden dining table for a modern farmhouse feel.
05 of Rattan Seating Under White Pergola
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This stunning patio features a long natural wooden table surrounded by rattan armchair seating under a charming pergola. Metal and glass globe lighting hangs above the summer table decor including a faux leaf garland, candlesticks and candles.
06 of Pink Floral Table Styling Inspiration
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Floral decor provides a feminine feel to this summer table with pink-tinted glassware, candlesticks, and lace placemats. A pitcher of pink flowers sits on a neutral runner on the round wooden dining table brimming with seasonal charm.
07 of Sunflower-inspired Table Centerpiece
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A summer-inspired tablescape features a bouquet of sunflowers in the center of patterned place settings on woven placemats. Black chairs contrast with the white dining table, which includes yellow napkins to coordinate with the flowers.
08 of Green and White Dining Room Ideas
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This dining room features a white table with taupe and white seating. Hints of summer decor adorn the table with a leaf garland and flowers woven around white candlesticks. Greenery also features in the metal chandelier hanging above.
09 of Lemons for Summer Tablescape
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A wooden dining table showcases lemons as the focal point for a summer tablescape. The lemon theme is continued in the white place settings resting on woven placemats. A glass jar of fresh flowers sits in the center to complete the welcoming scene.
10 of Lemon Styling for Summer Table Centerpiece
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Zesty lemons create a simple summer table centerpiece alongside a vase of fresh yellow flowers. The wooden dining table also features a plaid runner, wreath, and rustic hanging quote. The table is surrounded by metal dining chairs for a modern farmhouse vibe.
11 of Coastal Cottage Table Décor
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This table decor is infused with nautical fun and is perfect for summer dining. A blue and white striped runner stretches across a neutral wooden dining table and is surrounded by lemon and succulent accessories.
12 of Lemon Accents on Farmhouse Dining Table
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Vibrant accents such as decorative lemons are perfect for enhancing farmhouse dining table decor. This dining room showcases a wooden table with cross-back and upholstered dining chairs. A white sideboard stands beneath a rectangular mirror.
13 of Country Cottage Blue and White Home Décor
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A gilded mirror hangs above a round table in a country cottage-inspired living room. White shiplap walls, blue hydrangeas, blue and white books, and two blue and white porcelain jars accessorize the table. Armchairs on either side feature blue and white floral pillows.
14 of Tablescape Inspiration for Spring and Summer
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A white dining room showcases contrasting black metal hardware and lighting in this modern farmhouse space. A wooden dining table is topped with summer decor including pitchers of flowers and pink-tinted glassware on a textured white runner.
15 of Modern Dining Room with Black Accents
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Black seating surrounds a natural wood dining table with a neutral tablecloth. Simple white place settings with muted brown napkins sit beside a central vase of fresh flowers for easy summer decor.
16 of Sunflower Décor Inspiration
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A natural wooden dining table sits under a metal and wood chandelier in this modern farmhouse dining room. A striped vase of sunflowers provides summer table decor complementing the sunflowers around the console table.
17 of Hints of Summer in Farmhouse Kitchen
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A bright and airy kitchen features a wood and white dining table with coordinating chairs. A jar of flowers sits in the center below a framed lettering print. More summer decor surrounds the space including lemons and foliage.
18 of Wood and White Bench on a Dark Wood Floor
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This dining room features a wood-framed sign on a white wall, a white bookcase, and a small bronze wagon wheel chandelier. A beige table runner is laid over the wood and white table. Two gray chairs and a wood and white bench are placed on the dark wood floor.
19 of Blue Floral and Buffalo Plaid Tablescape
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A traditional summer table features floral and buffalo plaid decor in this gray and blue-themed lounge. Mismatched neutral seating surrounds the table that sits on a gray textured rug. A black metal pendant light hangs over the space.
20 of Beaded Chandelier in Dining Room
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A large wooden dining table is surrounded by black cane chairs in this modern farmhouse space. An ornate vase of stems provides simple table decor for the summer-to-fall transition under a beautiful beaded chandelier.
21 of Rustic White Dining Chairs and a Distressed White Table
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This dining room features white walls and a wicker basket on a white china cabinet. A white chandelier hangs over blue and white flowers in a wooden bucket on a distressed white table. Rustic white dining chairs are placed around the table on the light wood floor.
22 of Simple Summer Table Décor Ideas
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A modern farmhouse kitchen boasts a unique metal and glass flower-inspired chandelier above a wooden dining table. Pink flowers sit in metal and glass caged vases on a white runner surrounded by rattan placemats.
23 of Minimalist Dining Space with Black Accents
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This simple and sleek dining space features clean, minimalist furniture and a black-framed gallery wall. A long wooden dining table sits in the middle of the room, decked with matching black steel chairs, flowers in a glass vase, and rattan baskets on the table.
24 of Kitchen Island with Yellow and Black Kitchen Decor
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Light wood and gray bar stools are tucked into a kitchen island with a white countertop. The island is styled with yellow and black kitchen decor lit by a black linear lantern light.
25 of Summer Centerpiece Inspiration
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A neutral dining space features a simple summer centerpiece with naturally inspired decor. Terracotta pots with succulents and foliage surround tableware on a large wooden dining table below a metal and wood chandelier.
26 of Summer Dining Decoration
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A long wooden dining table is surrounded by plush gray seating for a luxurious feel. Faux greenery and floral decor make this a perfect spring and summer-inspired table. Rattan placemats are topped with striped napkins at each seat.
27 of Wooden Furniture in Sun Room
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Subtle botanical styling adorns this neutral space lined with sash windows for a touch of summer. A woven basket of wildflowers sits atop a wooden tray on a wooden coffee table. A vintage cane armchair sits beside foliage and a white side table.
28 of White and Wood Farmhouse Kitchen
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A traditional farmhouse kitchen boasts a wood and metal candle chandelier above antique wooden chairs and a coordinating dining table. A metal pitcher of fresh foliage provides simple summer decor and a pop of color.
29 of Summer Tablescape for Modern Farmhouse Dining Room
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This farmhouse dining space features rustic table decor with a summer twist. A nautical striped table runner is surrounded by rattan placements topped with faux foliage and pastel napkins. A wooden ball, bird ornaments, and a cloche create a striking centerpiece.
