We're All About This Summer Decor Trend

We’re all about incorporating thoughtful, seasonal pieces throughout our homes to keep things feeling fresh and inviting. This summer has been no different! We are loving the limitless options of a decor trend that’s simultaneously of-the-moment and a classic staple you’ll have for years. Ready to know what it is?

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Shannon is standing in a brightly lit dining room. She is wearing a flattering cream dress with black stripes that run at opposing angles. Shannon is holding a white plate of croissants under a glass dome and she is posed near the dining table. The table is decorated with a woven, rectangular serving tray at the center of the table. The tray is holding a white potted plant and mustard-colored cloth napkins that are neatly folded. The room is bright and airy.

What We’re Loving: Rattan and Wicker

Rattan, a raw material used for weaving, and wicker, a style and method of weaving, have been used to create homegoods for over 5,000 years. We love incorporating timeless classics like rattan and wicker into our homes. The best way to get a modern look and feel is to rethink the use and shape of your pieces. Adding a new piece or two to your entryway or tablescape can instantly provide warmth and texture to your home (and can easily be styled to incorporate seasonal touches).

Rethink the Classics for Your Summer Decor

A rectangular woven tray with handles sits in the middle of a medium-brown wooden dining table. The tray is holding a plate of croissants under a glass dome, a white potted plant, folded mustard-colored napkins, and brushed gold flatware. Natural light is streaming into the room and shining down on the table and tray.

Serving Style

We all know trays can be a home decor hero: from serving, to storage, to styling your dining room table. The possibilities are endless when you pair a workhorse design with a timeless textile like rattan that performs as well indoors as it does outdoors. For a cohesive look, consider owning several trays in a similar design but different sizes, like the Handwoven Basket Trays that have three size options (we love them all)!

Hostful Hack No. 88: Transport with a tray. Invest in a large decorative tray or two to help carry plates of food, drinkware, and whatever else you may need for entertaining outdoors. It will save you many trips going back and forth from the indoors out.
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A long, oval-shaped handwoven natural vine basket is holding a blanket casually placed inside. The basket is sitting on the bottom shelf of an entry way table. On top of the table are other decor pieces, including decorative white bowls, a wooden vase, wooden links, a coffee table book, and a fluted white lamp. A large brushed-gold framed mirror has been placed on the tabletop and leans against the white wall behind it. There is also a small framed black and white botanical illustration in a similar gold-brushed frame that is leaning in front of the mirror.

Never Enough Baskets

Just as charming as they are practical, we love using baskets all around our homes. Fill them with fresh cut flowers for a stunning centerpiece, use them for towel storage by your pool, or fill them with soft blankets to create a cozy touch. Add even more visual interest by using a basket in a unique shape, like this Handwoven Natural Vine Basket with Handle. Summer decor has never been easier!

Hostful Hack No. 94: Supply sunscreen and bug spray. Store sunscreen and bug spray in a decorative basket in your outdoor entertaining spaces for easy access to guests when needed.
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Gold and rattan wrapped cheese knives sit on a marble cutting board. The cutting board is atop a cream textured throw that partially covers the wooden table. A place setting with brushed god flatware, plates, bowls, and glasses can be seen in the background.

Unexpected Touches

Elevate your tablescape by adding small touches of rattan in a surprising place–like Gold & Rattan Wrapped Cheese Knives. Contrasting woven pieces with other textures like marble and cotton is the perfect way to showcase your personal style.

Hostful Hack No. 84: Use outdoor-friendly serveware. Invest in a collection of outdoor-friendly serveware that won’t break if they accidentally slip off the tray or fall off the table.
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A brown rattan hanging wall basket is hanging from a wooden entryway shelf. The basket is filled with fresh greenery. Next to the basket hangs a straw hat with a black band and a light denim jacket to the right of the hat. On top of the shelf are two framed botanical prints in brown hues. The wall is white and the room is bright and airy.

Keep it fresh

When we think summer, we think outdoors. Bring the outdoors in by using a versatile piece like this Rattan Hanging Wall Basket. Rattan baskets are a wonderful vessel for fresh cuttings from your own garden or flowers from the store. Summer decor has never been easier!