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Simple Blue Summer Bedroom Decor

Home Decor· Summer· The Seasonal Home

19 Jul

Add style and charm to your room this summer with these simple blue summer bedroom decor ideas that are sure to inspire you! Shop this room with decor sources at the end of the post. [post contains affiliate links, which means we make a small commission, at NO additional cost to you, if a purchase is made. thanks for supporting north country nest!]

simple summer bedroom decor

I know there’s this unwritten rule that summer is pretty much on the downturn after July 4. However, I am just getting around to putting out the summer decor and I like to break the rules every now and then. 🙂

guest bedroom decor with plant shelf


First things, first, huge shoutout to Amy at My Life From Home for hosting this summer home tour series again! If you’re looking for even more summer bedroom ideas, scroll to the bottom.

white farmhouse night stand in simple summer bedroom

I mentioned this early in the week on our Instagram but I have not been on my a-game when it comes to decorating the house for the summer. It’s mid-July and I am just getting around to decorating for the season. But, better late than never, huh?

guest bedroom reading nook with industrial light

This week, we’re showing off the guest bedroom. Which, over the past few weeks with no air conditioning, has turned into our interim-bedroom. Our master doesn’t have a fan and can get to temperatures rivaling that of the surface of the sun.

industrial lamp with mason jar

So, we’ve stayed cool the past few weeks by creating an in-home wind tunnel. We have the overhead fan, an oscillating stand-up fan and a small fan at the end of the bed. Pretty great, huh?

fresh flowers on bedroom tray


Since we’re all about staying cool, the duvet went out with all the spring decor. We stripped the bed down to a plain, gray sheet and an oversized gray blanket. It’s the perfect neutral combination to make the blue throw pillows really pop.

plant shelf in bedroom

To bring in a little more interest to the plant shelf, I added in a few different styles of planters. We had some galvanized containers that were the perfect fit and a few wood containers that I picked up last year at Hobby Lobby.

reading nook with styled floating shelves

The shelves above the seating area also got a little makeover. Instead of doing an entire overhaul of everything, I only switched out a few pieces. It’s a lot less overwhelming than starting from scratch and every time I go this route, I am amazed at how much one piece can change an entire vignette.

night stand with industrial lamp

To top it all off, I added my favorite  decor staple, regardless of the seasons: fresh flowers. You really can NEVER go wrong with throwing together a fresh mix of flowers; they add a homey touch to any space and they smell amazing. Win-win, in my book! Mox and Gunner think so, too 🙂


 

 

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  1. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    July 19, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Oh my gosh – how do y’all survive without A/C? You make us feel ashamed LOL! More importantly, this room is lovely. We are total fans of blue and white and it looks perfect in this bedroom.

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 26, 2018 at 6:06 am

      Thank you for the sweet words, ladies! It’s been a rough couple of summers and definitely making us thankful for fans 😀

      Reply
  2. Kathleen mark says

    July 20, 2018 at 1:28 am

    The room looks so beautiful. All the plants make it look so refreshing. Thanks for the ideas.

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    • North Country Nest says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Thank you so much, Kathleen!

      Reply
  3. Amy Dowling says

    July 21, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Kelly I love the shelves above the bed and all your little details! It’s such a peaceful space. Not sure I could go without the AC! Stay cool and thanks for joining this hop!

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 26, 2018 at 6:07 am

      Thank you, Amy!

      Reply
  4. Farmhouse 40 says

    July 24, 2018 at 10:32 am

    Boy I feel for you not having AC. We have been in the 90’s for weeks. You guest bedroom looks so comfy and inviting. I love the fresh flowers and the plants on the shelf just set the relaxed mood. Your open shelving over the sitting area looks great.

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    • North Country Nest says

      July 26, 2018 at 6:07 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. saltean says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:50 am

    Your bedroom looks simply beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    • North Country Nest says

      August 7, 2018 at 4:49 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Kati says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Love all the plants and those shelves are gorgeous! What a wonderful room!

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    • North Country Nest says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Thank you, Kati! The plants have slowly shifted to faux, but I love how real they look 😛

      Reply

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