After a winter spent in hibernation, it’s high time to usher in a season of easy living and fun-filled gatherings at home. For thoughtful, stylish decor that can refresh your space for the summer, Target’s chic private-label brand Threshold is your one-stop-shop.
From crisp floral tableware and homey patchwork quilts to nautical-inspired touches, we’ve curated essential pieces to give your home an effortless summer style edit, plus tips on how to achieve both on-trend coastal and countryside style.
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This summer, two standout styles are taking center stage: coastal designs with texture and engaging patterns and lived-in looks inspired by countryside vibes.
The trick to pulling off coastal-with-a-twist is choosing motifs that complement rather than clash with each other. Coordinating the color story of, say, a floral and stripe, makes the effect feel effortless. We love the cornflower blue hue and sophisticated patterning of this pillow, which creates interest without overwhelming the room. And because we’re all about flexibility: The pillow is reversible, so you can flip it to a go-with-everything neutral when you want a quick reset.
Achieving a country-comfy, lived-in look is all about curated finds that seem collected over time—weathered patinas, warm tones, and items that feel like heirlooms. A top Target pick is this patchwork quilt, which immediately reads “handed-down treasure,” and adds a defining sense of nostalgia to the look and feel of a room. We also appreciate this set’s coordinating shams, which feel thoughtfully layered.
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Nothing sets a summery scene like decor that takes its cue from the seaside. To maintain a casual elegance rather than a kitschy souvenir-shop feel, add just a few elements inspired by the beach that play off one another nicely rather than an explosion of shells or nautical flags strewn across the room.
We immediately fell for this coral-inspired metal bowl, which borrows from the sea in a subtle, yet modern way, with lots of texture to boot. Place it on a coffee or dining table as a decorative centerpiece, keep it on the kitchen counter filled with fruit, or display it amongst other curios on built-in shelving—we give it high marks for year-round versatility.
We also adore this small seashell trinket dish, which serves coastal charm on a coffee or side table. While the ceramic piece is intended as a home for jewelry or a set of keys, the all-white shell design is more sculpture than storage. By itself or styled with seasonless accents, it can be an everyday staple.
How Do You Decorate Your Home in a Coastal Style?
Coastal design brings a breezy, beachy-ness that leans on seaside elements in an organic, artful way rather than a literal translation. Think: soft shades of cream, aqua, white, peach, and tan. Add natural fibers like jute and sisal, materials like wicker, rattan, and wood to create texture and dimension. Lighter-weight fabrics like cotton and linen help further the airy feel.
Small details can help curate the look, and allow for accents to speak volumes without overwhelm. We love this woven frame for its tactility.
Hits of muted blue throughout your home echo the tones of the ocean and help encourage a serene scene. For example, this duvet cover’s tranquil blue hue perfectly captures the tint of the tide. We also love the cotton slub fabric, which adds texture and a casual ease that was made for salt-air living.
How Do You Decorate Your Home in a Countryside Style?
Nailing countryside style is about curating a lived-in look that combines vintage or vintage-inspired pieces, florals, natural materials (like stone and wood), woven textures that bring the outside in, and earthy shades that draw from your surroundings.
One of the easiest ways to amp up a countryside aesthetic is with woven baskets. We’re fans of this hanging iteration because it instantly infuses texture and agrarian charm. And it can be used in so many ways—as a home for flowers or books, or a catchall for keys and essentials. Hang it in a foyer or mudroom, or on a mantel for rural flair.
Flowers are a countryside signature, and this stoneware plate with a floral print is timeless yet feels fresh. While it looks like a delicate antique, it’s actually dishwasher and microwave-safe. A classic look on any table, it’s just as charming on display, whether stacked on open shelving or hung as wall decor for a collected tableau.
How Do You Achieve a Summer Refresh Without Redecorating?
The beauty of refreshing your decor for summer is that you don’t need a major makeover. Simple elements—a few throw pillows, seaside-inspired accents, and fresh florals—can instantly shift the look and feel.
This palm weave pillow is one of our favorite summer pieces for pulling off a beach retreat-like look—it has a faraway feel that immediately transports you somewhere tropical. What’s more, it looks like rattan, but the macrame weave is constructed from cotton, so it’s comfortable to relax into.
Also on our must list: this sailboat sculpture, which subtly reads nautical without feeling theme-y. The organic form and bronze-like finish are chic enough for permanent display on a coffee table or living room shelving.
