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June 21, 2017

Black and White Summer Decor

It’s officially SUMMMERRRRR!!!! Our last day of school was yesterday and we kicked it off with a neighborhood party. Even though the weather doesn’t feel like summer, our house is decorated for the season so that counts, right?! I didn’t get a chance to do a spring tour this year because I was preoccupied with the office reveal, kid’s bathroom and my son’s big boy room… but I’m ready to show you my Black and White Summer Decor!

It’s always fun to join a group of bloggers for a big home tour because it gives you a glimpse into so many different homes with completely different styles. This year’s summer tour is hosted by Nina Hendrick and you have to scroll down to see all the other homes.

Black and White Summer Decor Home Tour

Black and White Summer Decor  - Learn how to add summer decor into your home while still keeping a neutral color scheme. This monochromatic tour will gives you tons of modern coastal ideas!

I went with a more modern look for summer this year with accents of greenery. I guess you could say it even has a little bit of a boho or tropical look to it. That’s the thing I love about different seasons, is that it allows you to tweak your decor and play around with different styles.

Summer Front Porch with Lots of Greenery

I’ve shared bits and pieces of our summer home tour over the past few months, but here it is all in one post with lots of new spaces too! Here is our front porch all decorated with modern containers and lots of greenery. I even shared some tips on how I arrange my flowers here.

Modern Entry Way

As you enter you have our entry way, that hasn’t changed all that much since I did it last year. I still love that sawhorse table and oversized mirrors, I just added a lit bit of greenery.

Rustic Chic Entry Way with sawhorse console table and oversized rustic mirror with pops of tropical leaves! Love this look for a classy summer!

Classy Luxe Entry Way

Black and White Summer Decor in the family roomOpen Floor Plant with Industrial Decor

For our main living space, I have added even more black and white than ever before and I’m sorta on a kick. I want everyyyyything black and white in this space! I love the color combo, it’s classic and it can merge into so many different styles.

Black and White Summer Decor

I realized this year that I have been using a lot of the same throw pillows for the past few years, so I allowed myself to purchase some new ones for summer. I traded most of the faux fur and knit pillows (which are great for fall and winter and even a little spring) for more linen and textured pillows. I found tons of great ones at Target this year!

Industrial Modern Decor on Coffee Table

A few years ago I was looking for a more industrial looking coffee table for this space and I came across this one for only $170!!!! It’s such a good deal. I will say the top will scratch if you put metal to metal, but it’s a great solution for a great price.

Neutral Home with pops of greenery

This awesome raw wood bowl also came from Target and I LOVE it. Can’t beat the clearance section!

Black and White Summer Decor

I really love this view of our downstairs. The white cabinets really brighten up the space and it often seems surreal that this is really our home. I had dreamt of an all white kitchen for years and years and I can’t believe we have lived here for almost three years.

Succulents as accents with wood beads
Black and White Summer Decor
Shiplap Display with Botanical Prints

If you missed this post earlier this spring, I put together a more permeant display on our Shiplap Wall Display. You can download the free printables here!

Black and White Summer Decor
Summer Centerpiece
Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink
Black and White Summer Decor
Black and White Summer Decor
Black and White Rustic Modern Summer Decor
Black and White Summer Decor

Since pineapples are all the rage this season, I wanted to add a little pineapple flare to my tour! I whipped up this pillow using my Silhouette Machine, a little paint and my sewing machine. You can get the full tutorial on the blog!

Black and White Summer Decor

All the greenery around the house makes me so happy. I just love the pops throughout the house and the breath of fresh air they give each room.

Outdoor Summer Decor

Black and White Outdoor Decor

Before I close the tour, I’ll take you outside real quick. I redid this space for spring, but decided to just keep the same decor through the summer. If it isn’t broken don’t fix it, right?!

Black and White Summer Decor
Black and White Summer Decor

It always feels good to get an update house tour up on the blog! So much chances around here (sometimes daily) and it’s nice to have it all captured in one place for you! Hope you all are enjoying your start to summer and these warm months ahead. Please visit the blogs below for more inspiration and beautiful tours!

MORE SUMMER HOME TOURS

MONDAY
Nina Hendrick | The Happy Housie | Finding Silver Pennies | TIDBITS | So Much Better With Age

TUESDAY
Zevy Joy | A Burst of Beautiful | House by Hoff | Migonis Home | Just a Girl and Her Blog

WEDNESDAY
Nesting with Grace | Design, Dining, and Diapers | Bless’er House | The Wicker House

THURSDAY
Life on Virginia Street | Craftberry Bush | The Blissful Bee | Boxwood Avenue | The Chronicles of Home

FRIDAY
Love Grows Wild | The Wood Grain Cottage | Cherished Bliss | Making Home Base | The Turquoise Home

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Krista says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Taryn! I love your outdoor space – the most stunning outdoor patio eva! And I love the mix you have going on in your home – a bit of farmhouse with modern, industrial, and boho touches mixed in. You are super talented to mix it all so seamlessly!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 22, 2017 at 7:23 am

      Oh you are super sweet! I definitely feel like i”m in the middle of a transition right now, so I’m not sure how well I’m mixing things. Thank you for that!

      Reply
  2. Brooke Christen says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:39 am

    what a great outdoor space you have! Fun seeing tour home tour!

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    June 22, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Your shiplap wall display is gorgeous! Love your black and white decor!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 24, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Nina Singh says

    June 23, 2017 at 8:51 am

    Taryn

    The home looks so pretty.May I please know where is the grey jute area rug from?
    Thanks.Nina

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 24, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Hi! Both rugs are from Rugs USA and are the Maui Chunky Loop, LOVE them!

      Reply
  5. Jamie says

    June 24, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I love those mirrors in the foyer. Everything is perfection, Taryn!
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 24, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you Jamie!

      Reply
  6. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says

    June 27, 2017 at 9:41 am

    So pretty! Love the pops of greenery and the drift wood on your coffee table!

    Reply
  7. Ann Krucek says

    June 29, 2017 at 8:24 am

    Your home looks fabulous. Hard to pick, but I think my favorite is your foyer. I just love what you did there!!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 29, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Charlice @ Sprayer Guide says

    April 19, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    Hi Taryn, just came across this decor and have to comment!

    I love these designs. They are exquisite and lovely. In those pictures, is that your kitchen facing the dining table? I’m asking because I imagine the kitchen would be hidden from view…

    Reply

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