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Summer Home Tour 2022: Entryway and Living Room

Decor | June 13, 2022

This 2022 summer home tour walks you through our light and welcoming modern farmhouse-style entryway and living room. I hope you will find inspiration and enjoy your time in our summer home. Welcome friend!

 

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“In summer, the song sings itself.” William Carlos Williams

 

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Summer Home Tour 2022: Entryway and Living Room

The coffee table is close up

Welcome friend! I am so thrilled you are here at our summer home tour, where I will be sharing our light and welcoming entryway and living room.

You can shop our summer home on my Amazon storefront HERE.

Welcome to our home, the Blanks!

You can check out last year’s summer home tours here and here. You will tour our kitchen, bedrooms, living room, and dining room.

I am thrilled it is time again for summer home tours, and this year is full of inspiration!

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If you came from my friend Jennifer of Cottage On Bunker Hill, how pretty was her summer in New England tour? I loved what she shared. And, a big thank you to my dear friend Kelly of The Tattered Pew for hosting this exciting home summer tour series.

Now, come on in, and welcome to our home!

Summer Entryway

 

Blue bench in the entryway

“A good first impression can work wonders.”-J.K. Rowling

I have shared this quote before and love it! Not only is it true of face-to-face interactions, but I find it relevant for our homes as well. Each season, I enjoy trying to create that feeling for family and friends that come to our home.  

Farmhouse style entryway

I love how this sign (“May His Presence” sign, use code SHEGAVEITAGO for a discount) greets family and friends with hope as they enter our home. And, may you will feel these words of hope as well. Do you like words in your home too?

My summer color palette this year included whites, shades of blue, and beige.  While adding texture such as jute and greenery throughout.

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That blue bench has been in our entryway for many years, and I have just swapped out the pillows seasonally.

The board and batten wall was a DIY you can find here.

Farmhouse Entryway

I moved this arched cabinet to our entryway from our kitchen, and I like the distressed look of it against our white walls.

How beautiful is this new artwork? It is called “Seaside” which is one of our favorite beaches to visit, so I instantly loved it. You can find it here (use code SHEGAVEITAGO for a discount).

Candle on top of books

An easy console table styling idea? Just add a stack of books with a great-smelling candle on top of them (favorite candles here), then to the left a vase with summer stems, and on the right a lamp. Easy as 1-2-3!

 

Entryway table

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Now we will enter our living room which is connected to this foyer area.

Summer Living Room

Coffee table styling

“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” – Kellie Elmore  

3-wick candle on the coffee table

We have two sofas in our living that face each other and just got this naturally finished coffee table. I really love the size of it and its look.  You can find it here.  

Summer living room

Protip: Head over to my Instagram feed, to see in action, how to style this coffee table!

Draping beads in a bowl can add some great texture next to a stack of coffee table books with a candle.  Do you see an easy styling pattern I did with these spaces?!

Wood beads in a bowl

Are you a faux or real house plant person? Regardless, this summer home decor tip doesn’t have any biases!

Just use them, faux or real. I loved adding faux plants to these spots for summer: the mantel, our kitchen, on a living room trunk, and in our dining room. The more, the merrier I am finding!

coffee table styling

How pretty are these lambs’ ear stems in a white vase? Perfect for summer!

Pillows on the sofa for Summer

I traded out my old pillow covers for these creamy pillows. Also, don’t forget to swap your chunky knit blankets for lighter-weight blankets.  Hang them on a blanket ladder for display and easily accessible for use!

You can find this DIY HERE on how to make your own blanket ladder.   If you’d rather not make one, this is a great alternative!

Blanket ladder in living room

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Wondering about our fireplace/mantel area? All the details of our summer mantel are found in this post here.

And, that wraps up my living room and entryway summer home tour 2022. I am thrilled that you stopped by!

Now, head over to my friend, Kim of Cottage In The Mitten blog, to check out her bright cottage patio.  I know you will love it.

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Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours

This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Summer Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each summer home tour by clicking the links below.

Monday’s Tours

The Tattered Pew / Cottage On Bunker Hill / She Gave It A Go

Cottage In The Mitten / Stonegable / My Wee Abode

Tuesday’s Tours

Thistle Key Lane / Midwest Life & Style / White Lilac Farmhouse

My Thrift Store Addiction / Willow Bloom Home Blog / Dabbling and Decorating

Wednesday’s Tours

Bricks ‘n Blooms /Amy Sadler Designs / Peacock Ridge Farm

White Arrows Home / Pasha Is Home / The Ponds Farmhouse

Thursday’s Tours

Simply2Moms / Country Peony / Southern Home and Hospitality

Shiplap and Shells / Eleanor Rose Home / Cloches and Lavender

Friday’s Tours

Le Cultivateur / Lora Bloomquist Create & Ponder / Noting Grace

My Family Thyme / Vintage and Grace Living / County Road 407

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  2. […] and checking out my Summer patio tour! Next up on the tour is Brendt from She Gave it a Go and her Summer Entryway & Living Room Tour. She has a beautiful modern farmhouse style that I am sure you will […]

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  4. Kim Waldorf says:

    Your entryway and living room look so lovely! I adore the sign over your bench. What a beautiful way to welcome someone into your home! So wonderful to hop with you today, friend! Happy summer!💛

  5. Brendt, you are a girl after my own heart! Faith, family, and farmhouse! Your home speaks to my soul, starting with the blessing sign in your foyer! Your home looks so fresh and bright and you know I love the colors you use! What a blessing to come and visit! Taking away lots of ideas. And if the coffee table fits I’m buying it for our sunroom makeover! Happy summer! xo

    • Brendt Blanks says:

      Yvonne,
      This made me smile so big! Your words are so encouraging and mean the world to me.
      Thank you so much, and I cannot wait to see if you get the coffee table and how beautifully you style it.
      xoxo,
      Brendt

  6. Cecilia says:

    Hi Brendt, your summer home decor is simple yet elegant, and I adore your entry and that sign! Pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

  7. Kelly says:

    Brendt your home is so bright and definitely full of joy!!! I love walking through and hearing your voice. I am loving the new coffee table and how you have styled it. You have such a gift! Thanks for joining me this week!

  8. Tammy says:

    Brendt, I love all the light in your home. The soft shades of blues, whites and beige makes the spaces so tranquil. You have styled your rooms so beautifully. Love it!

  9. Everything looks so peaceful and comforting. The best kind of summer retreat! Love the colors, the decor and you always explain how to do it so well. Excited to be hopping with you this week. Happy Summer!

  10. Brendt,
    Beautiful home tour. Love doing these hops.

  11. Renae says:

    Such a beautiful home. So much fun hopping with you today.. hugs to you.

  12. I’m loving what you’ve done to bring summer into your home Brendt! Your entryway and living room look so beautiful. Your bench in the entry is my favorite. The color is perfect and you’ve chosen the sweetest pillows. So much fun my friend.

    • Brendt Blanks says:

      Thank you so much, Kim! I appreciate your lovely words; it’s a joy being on this tour with you.
      xoxo,
      Brendt

  13. Heidi says:

    Your home is so warm and inviting Brendt! I enjoyed your summer tour, so much inspiration!!!

    • Brendt Blanks says:

      Heidi,
      This makes me smile, friend.
      Thank you so much, and loved you stopping by!
      Blessings,
      Brendt

  14. Your space is so calming and welcoming. I love the neutral colors and warm tones.
    Looking forward to seeing you again at Haven!!

    • Brendt Blanks says:

      Thank you so much, Jennifer! I appreciate your kind words about our home and love you stopping by.
      YES…see you soon at Haven. YAY!

      Blessings,
      Brendt

  15. Summer is so hot in the south and your summer decorating is the perfect way to cool things down. I just love all the natural elements you used too: they add so much texture! It’s a pleasure to be touring with you this week. Pinned and pinned!! Happy Summer, Brendt!

  16. Your home is so fresh, bright and welcoming! Love the bench in the entry & the sign above. Yes, words personalize our homes so meaningfully:) Thanks for the tour!

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  19. stacy says:

    YOur home is so beautiful Brendt! I love how cozy it all looks and perfectly decorated for summer. I love the sign abovve the bench too!

  20. Brendt, your new art work is lovely, and such a beautiful addition to your summery entryway and living space. I’m always inspired by your relaxed and welcoming style. Pinning of course!

  21. Shawna says:

    Your summer decor is stunning. I love the calming colours you used and the incorporation of all the beautiful textural elements.

  22. Jen says:

    Brendt, I love how bright and airy your home is. Perfect for summer, and you definitely achieved a beautiful and welcoming space. So happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!

  23. Cindy says:

    Brenda, love your home and all your touches for summer.

    The blanket ladder and your bench are pretty pieces.

    Your home looks amazing.

  24. Always love touring your home, Brendt. And, yes, I love having word art in my home, especially when it points to the Lord! My newest that is over our sofa might be returned in hopes of finding something larger! Your new coffee table is lovely, as well! Pinned!

  25. Renae says:

    So beautiful! Your entry way is so restful and welcoming. So fun hopping with you.

  26. Brendt, your home is just lovely as always! Your pillows are so cute and your entryway is perfectly welcoming!

    Happy summer to you, friend!

  27. Everything is as gorgeous as usual in your lovely home Brendt! I always love your tours and time spent reading your posts!

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