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Seasonal & Holiday· Summer

Summer Home Tour

June 23, 2016

Summer is in full swing, and I am so happy to be here sharing our summer home tour. As usual, I kept our home pretty simple as I was decorating for summer, but instead decided to focus on the outdoor elements that really inspire me… especially the stunningly beautiful Russian Olive Tree, which continues to be my favorite tree, ever.

I’m also thrilled that Nina from Nina Hendricks Design asked me to join along in sharing our home with such an elite group of bloggers, and Country Living and Birch Lane. If you’re looking for some great inspiration for decorating, we’ve got you covered.

Let’s start the tour, shall we?

This time of year, my kitchen is gearing up for the big canning season. I’m prepping for the long, busy and bountiful days ahead… canning is almost therapeutic for me, and I’m looking forward to preserving my first jams and jellies of the season…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

I incorporated this lovely marble cheese board into our kitchen area… it fits beautifully.

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

I also swapped out the decor on our shelf, which instantly gave the kitchen a quick re-fresh…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

I absolutely love my moscow mule mugs, and they provided the perfect fresh pop of color and contrast for our kitchen. I also added in the brass candle holders (garage sale find), which really completed the shelf…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

On the other side of the kitchen, there’s this lovely shelving unit that provides a great place for extra storage, but also somewhere to display my current favorite items…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Sources:
  • Kitchen Cabinets: Custom Cupboards. Stain color is “Carrington”.
  • Kitchen Island: Home Depot, read more about it here.
  • Pendant Lights
  • Pot Filler
  • Glass Canisters
  • Large Chalkboard: DIY
  • Dutch Oven, in Dune
  • Stackable Crates: DIY
  • Green Tea Kettle: Bed, Bath & Beyond
  • Marble Cheese Board
  • Shelving Unit: Hobby Lobby, several years ago.
  • White Dishes: Thrift Store
  • Wire Onion Baskets Above Cabinets: Our family farm, read more about them here.
  • Faux Magnolia Wreath: Our Shop
  • Metal & Wood Cake Stands: Our Shop
  • Kitchen Barstools: Gordmans, several years ago.
  • Runner Rugs
  • Kitchen Shelf: DIY
  • Shelf Hooks
  • Moscow Mule Mugs
  • Apron: Our Shop

From the kitchen, you look directly into the breakfast nook, which is also one of my favorite rooms in the house. This big window adds so much natural light to the house. This picture is a perfect example of it…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

The beautiful Russian Olive branches make such a lovely statement, the room really doesn’t need much else. You can read more about the table and chairs here, and the sign here.

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Sigh…. I love that tree, and those branches. 

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Sources:
  • Table: Source Unknown, we’ve had it for years. Makeover here.
  • Black Chairs: American Furniture Warehouse (No Longer Available)
  • Rug
  • Light Fixture
  • Wall Sconces                       
  • Love Grows Best Sign
  • Wood Tray: DIY by us
  • White Pitcher: Target, on clearance a few years ago
  • Table Runner: DIY
  • Small Black Lanterns
  • Bamboo Blind
  • Grain Sack Pillow: DIY Project
  • As For Me & My House Pillow: Our Shop
  • US Pillow: DIY
  • Plate Wall: DIY
  • Log Candleholder: DIY

From the breakfast nook, you look right into the living room, which makes it easy to create a cohesive feeling throughout the entire house. Having such an open floor plan can be tricky to decorate, but it also allows for freedom as well. 

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Sources:
  • Couch: American Furniture Warehouse, no longer available.
  • T.V. Console: American Furniture Warehouse, no longer available.
  • Rug
  • White & Jute Rug
  • Chandelier
  • Jute Pouf
  • Wingback Chairs: Purchased at thrift store, had recovered in grain sack fabric.
  • Black & Gray Plaid Throw
  • Black & White Pillow
  • Framed Feed Sacks: DIY
  • Swing Arm Lamp: DIY
  • Glass Lamp: JCPenney’s, several years ago

From the living room, you look right into the dining room and entry…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

You may notice a new addition to our dining room, and yes, the sign is one of my very favorite things in the room. I’ll be sharing the details a little bit later, but I am in love with it…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Another new addition to the room, is this amazing drink dispenser. I fell hard for it, and I love the modern vibe it adds with the metal stand…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

And of course, those gorgeous branches again. 🙂

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Sources:
  • Dining Room Shelves: DIY
  • Dining Room Table
  • Black End Chairs
  • Chandelier
  • Table Runner
  • Glass Table Vases
  • Let’s Stay Home Sign: Ours is the largest size available
  • Glass Drink Dispenser
  • Glass Drying Rack
  • Metal Baskets: From our family farm, but can be found at antique stores
  • White Platters: TJMaxx
  • White Dishes: Thrift Store
  • Galvanized Centerpiece: Our Shop
  • Wall Drying Rack

The entry way also got a fresh dose of them as well…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

If ever you’re in doubt, just bring in fresh branch clippings… they’re perfect for an instant refresh. 

Sources:
  • Wood Mirror: World Market, no longer available.
  • White Pitcher: Target, on clearance a few years ago.
  • Small Table: Home Interiors, several years ago.
  • Books: Estate Sale
  • Rug
  • Light: Antique Mall, read more about it here.
  • Coat Tree: DIY

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

And here’s a few more shots of the house…

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

Summer Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

So there’s my summer home tour. I hope you enjoyed it. 🙂 Below, you’ll find more great home tours, and plenty of summer decorating ideas!

Visit Country Living Magazine to see more summer decorating ideas!

Monday

MondayCollageNina Hendrick | Maison de Pax | Cherished Bliss | AKA Design | A Burst of Beautiful | Liz Marie Blog

Tuesday

TuesdayCollageMigonis Home | So Much Better With Age | Zevy Joy | Just a Girl and Her Blog | Shades of Blue Interiors | Making Home Base

Wednesday

WednesdayCollageRooms FOR Rent | The Wicker House | Bless’er House | Love Grows Wild | Finding Silver Pennies | Design, Dining + Diapers

Thursday

ThursdayCollage

Craftberry Bush | Jennifer Rizzo | The Wood Grain Cottage | Ella Claire | Tidbits | City Farmhouse

Friday

FridayCollage

Kindred Vintage & Co | The Blissful Bee | The Happy Housie | House By Hoff | Nesting With Grace | Life on Virginia Street

 

Happy summer decorating! 🙂 

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I was provided a gift card from Birch Lane for this post, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!

I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

24 Comments

Comments

  1. Lynda Brandly says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    Simply beautiful!
    love and blessings~
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

    Reply
  2. Amy Kaminski says

    June 23, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    I love your home Shayna. It feels so cozy even in Summer. Thanks for reminding us that just simple greens can make a statement. I think I’ll do that tonight!

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    June 23, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    I love your home! I’ve searched all over your site to try to find the source for the oval mirror in your entry. Could you please share the source of your mirror?

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:12 PM

      Thank you so much, Amy! I bought the mirror at World Market. I hope that helps. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    June 23, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Shayna……do you have the source for the Oval mirror in your entry way?….I am looking for something similar for my powder room….Thank you.

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:11 PM

      Thank you so much, Kim! I bought the mirror at World Market. I hope that helps. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Debbi says

    June 23, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    LET’S ???? HOME…can’t read the middle word…luv your home style!!

    Reply
  6. Ann Herford says

    June 23, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    I Love, Love, Love the ” Let’s Stay Home ” sign…looking forward to hearing more about how you made it. Just a question….sure it has segmental value….what is that on top shelf over the sign? If you don’t mind me asking?

    Reply
  7. Cami says

    June 23, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    Kind of crazy about your home 😉 And love how those branches move from spot to spot. We have a russian olive in our backyard and I may just have to go picking crazy now! Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Allison Cassieri says

    June 24, 2016 at 7:51 AM

    Perfection!

    Reply
  9. Teresa says

    June 26, 2016 at 2:10 PM

    Your home is very inviting – warm and welcoming!

    Reply
  10. Rachel says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    You have a knack of making dark cabinets and dark furniture (something that is not as popular on blogs) look so classic and beautiful with your decor and styling! I love your simple summer touches!

    Reply
  11. Jamie says

    June 30, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    Such a gorgeous summer tour, Shayna! Love all the details.
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
  12. Cassandra Peters says

    June 30, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    Great sense of style! I NEED that light fixture you have over your dining table. Where did you get it?? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      January 15, 2017 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you! The light is from Home Depot. You can read more about it here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2014/08/22/new-dining-room-light/.

      Reply
  13. Nina Hendrick says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    So lovely, Shayna! Those olive branches are just beautiful. I can’t wait to follow along with your canning, I am hoping to give it a try this year! Thank you so much for being part of this tour! xx

    Reply
  14. Leslie says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:10 PM

    I love your style, similar to mine. I am looking for a black chandelier similar to the one you have over your dining table; as I use black and white vintage throughout my house. I am not finding black–usually they are bronze. I also wondered if you’d share your source for lighting

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:08 PM

      Thank you so much! The light above our table is from Home Depot. You can read more about it here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2014/08/22/new-dining-room-light/. Typically I look for lighting online: Amazon, Ebay, Wayfair, etc. I also like looking at the clearance section in Home Depot and Lowes! I hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lori Hobbs says

    July 6, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    Love, love, love your home and style!!
    Will you please share your wall and trim colors?? My husband and I are building, and I’m looking for a beautiful warm white just like you have.

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:01 PM

      Thank you so much! The wall color is Halo by Benjamin Moore in satin and the trim is Super White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-Gloss. You can see more of our paint colors here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/home-tour/home-sources/.

      Reply
  16. Danielle says

    January 7, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    Your home is beautiful! Where did you buy your dining room table?

    Reply
    • Shayna says

      January 15, 2017 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you! Here’s the link for our table: https://www.afw.com/acasia-5-piece-dining-set. 🙂

      Reply

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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