30 Simple and Stylish Summer Tablescape Ideas

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Are you looking to create a gorgeous space to enjoy summer mealtimes or host a dinner party? Keep reading for 30 stunning ideas for your summer tablescape! You’ll see inspiration for both indoor and outdoor tables, party ideas, and budget-friendly, simple options!

Summer Table Decor for a Home Oasis

I’ve recently become a fan of decorating a tablescape each season. Even if I don’t have the energy to decorate every nook and cranny of my home, adding seasonal decor to the dining table at least signifies that the seasons have changed.

A summer tablescape doesn’t have to be complicated. It really can be as simple as some of your favorite fresh flowers – picked from your own yard or frugal grocery store varieties – in a mason jar on the table! 

summer tablescapes pin collage

There are lots of ways to go about creating a summer tablescape. Before we get to the list of all the gorgeous ideas, let me go over a few tips!

Tips for Creating the Summer Table of Your Dreams

1| Think about the table’s function

Will you be setting your table up for everyday use and dining? Maybe you’ll want to just keep it simple with a summer centerpiece and a table runner. You can add a few candles or bud vases if you want to add a little extra!

Are you hosting a dinner party? Think about if you’ll be using the table buffet-style or if it’s a sit-down dinner with individual place settings. 

Are you going for a formal look for summer entertaining or more of a casual look for low-key gatherings and use?

Is the table something you’re setting up for the whole summer season or just a specific occasion?

The answer to these questions will dictate the direction of your table.

2| Shop what you have

Lots of times, you can really repurpose what you have! Most of the time, I use neutral chargers, runners, and vases and just add in season accents like florals, napkins, and other decor.

Mason jars, baskets, dough bowls, candles all can be use from season to season.

3| Think about color scheme

There are so many inspiring ideas… I honestly would love to use them all! 

But your table will look most cohesive if you pick a color palette.

Think about if you like soft pastels or cheerful brights. Usually, I like pastels for spring and bright colors for summer. But that’s totally up to you!

The pictures below will give you some great ideas for color schemes.

4| Think about a theme.

There are so many fun themes you can use for summer! 

Here are a few that I love:

Floral

You can never go wrong with a floral theme for summer, and it’s probably the easiest to pull off! 

Coastal

In this theme, you can lean toward beachy vibes with sea glass lanterns, sea shells, and driftwood. You can also lean more nautical with boats and shipping accents. You can even include a lobster theme in there as well!

Fruit

There are so many gorgeous fruit-inspired themes for summer. Incorporating lemon decor, blueberries, sliced citrus fruits, and peaches are perfect ways to incorporate a fruit theme!

Garden

You can lean toward a veggie garden theme with garden markers and veggie decor like radishes and artichokes. Or you can lean toward a backyard flower garden using daisies, lilacs, and other wildflowers you can forage.

Patriotic

Red, white, and blue decor works for the entire summer! Kicking off the season with Memorial Day, cruising into 4th of July, and ending with Labor Day, you can keep your patriotic decor out the whole summer long.

Color

Your color scheme can also be your theme! 

Backyard Party

This might be a combo of a few themes together, but a backyard dinner party might have a mix of some of the above or bring in some other food specific ideas, such as themed dessert tables, appetizers, special seating and lighting.

 

30 Gorgeous Summer Table Decorating Ideas that Will Absolutely Inspire You

Let’s get to the good stuff! Below you’ll see examples of both indoor and outdoor summer tablescapes.

Summer Tablescape Ideas

Weren’t they all so gorgeous? I hope you found several that you loved and that inspired you!

If you create a summer table, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @100affections, and I’ll share in my stories!

More Summer Decor Ideas for the Home

If you need more ideas to inspire you for a breezy, relaxing summer home, check out these posts!

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