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8 pillows to update your home for summer

Fill your house (and your outdoor patio!) with summer vibes by adding pillows full of bright colors and fun patterns.

By Michele Kettner July 10, 2020 at 2:59 pm

Pillows can truly change the look of a room in an instant. With summer in full force, accent your home with some pillows that are perfect for the season. Help turn your indoor and outdoor living space into a summer getaway with one of these eight summer-themed pillows.

Sun bathing pillow — *Photo courtesy of The Company Store*

This fun pillow cover will remind you to get out of the house and take in the sun, just don’t forget the sunscreen. // Sun Bathers Embroidered Pillow Cover, $59; The Company Store

Outdoor pillow with green leaves — *Photo courtesy of Ballard Designs*

Brighten up your outdoor living spaces in an instant by adding these fun, patterned pillows. // Corded Outdoor Pillows, $69-$109; Ballard Designs

Cactus shaped pillows — *Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods*

Add a touch of whimsy to your living room with handmade cactus pillows that will remind you of warmer weather all year long. // Cactus Bloom Throw Pillows, $28-$40; Uncommon Goods

Pillow cover with lighthouses — *Photo courtesy of The Company Store*

If you can’t take a trip up to New England this summer, grab this pillow to bring those beautiful lighthouse views back to your home. // Lighthouse Coastal Embroidered Pillow Cover, $59; The Company Store

Pillow with VW bus picture — *Photo courtesy of Wayfair*

If your summers are full of adventures, this pillow will definitely inspire your next cross-country road trip. // Brinkley Couch Groovy Peace VW Bus Throw Pillow, $55.99-$63.99; Wayfair

Pillow with blue rope stripes — *Photo courtesy of Birch Lane*

Add this patriotic pillow to your couch or patio for an instant nautical feel. // Moxley Figure Eight Indoor/Outdoor Throw Pillow, $49-$60; Birch Lane

Pillow with galaxy design — *Photo courtesy of CB2*

Get a view of those starry summer nights throughout the day with an out-of-this-world pillow. // 20″ Galaxy Pillow, $49.95; CB2

Turn your patio into a tropical getaway with this adorable toucan accent. // Toucan Outdoor Accent Pillow, $150; MacKenzie-Childs

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.