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Summer Home Tour

Home Tour, Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces

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Today I’m sharing a “summer” tour of our home. I’ve partnered up with several bloggers for a week of fun home tours {be sure to stop by all the links at the bottom of this post}. And welcome to Life On Virginia Street if this is your first time visiting my blog!

Summer Home Tour

My summer planters are some of my favorite “decor” items for summer. I love the infusion of color in our outdoor spaces, especially after such a long and cold winter.

Summer Home Tour

Overall, my decorating style is neutral and clean. That holds especially true in the summer when I really like to let the view to the outdoors shine. Welcome to our home!

Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour
Chandelier / Rug {it’s reversible!} / Chair / Boot Tray
Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour

To see how I made the simple 4th of July art above, visit this post.

The living room has also received a few summer/spring updates. Now if I could only get rid of that ceiling fan! 😉

Summer Home Tour

I added some affordable blue herringbone throws from Target to the back of the leather chairs to help lighten things up in the living room. Between the dark leather and dark wood coffee table, it can feel a bit heavy in here at times. The throws were the perfect addition!

Summer Home Tour

The addition of this large seagrass tray {from HomeGoods} helps to add a summer vibe and also helps break up all the darkness of the coffee table.

Summer decor with seagrass basket, aqua bottles and white hydrangeas
Summer Home Tour

I also added a few springs of {fake} greenery and floral to the glass vases on the mantle for spring/summer. An easy and affordable way to make the space feel different for the changing seasons.

Summer Home Tour

Moving on to the dining room, I added several ombre-like glass vases, some grapevine {which I think looks a lot like driftwood} and some fresh hydrangea blooms from the courtyard.

Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour

Here was the space last summer once all of our knockout roses started blooming outside. I loved it!

Summer Home Tour

In the office, things are more organic and natural feeling. This is where I spend most of my time and as I blog at my computer, I love looking out the front yard to my left and the courtyard to my right. The outdoors are definitely as much a part of this space as the indoors!

Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour
We don’t change anything up in the master, but I LOVE the wall color in here {Sherwin Williams Sea Salt} which just feels summery to me!
Summer Home Tour

The guest rooms don’t change much either, but the angle of the sun makes for some beautiful lighting.

Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour

The courtyard is one of our favorite spaces in our home, although it’s actually outside.The courtyard is wrapped by my office, the long entry hallway and our dining room so it feels like another living space to us. We love to enjoy breakfast out here as well as nights with friends around the firepit roasting marshmallows.

Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour
Summer Home Tour

 

Thanks for stopping by to see our summer home tour! I hope you enjoyed it! If you’re interested in two fun summer giveaways I have running currently, visit this post and this post. Summer really is the best!

If you would like to follow along on more of my home decor, DIY and random posts feel free to follow me on any of the following:

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As I mentioned, yesterday we kicked off a full week of 23 inspiring house tours by some amazingly talented bloggers! Be sure to stop by and check out all of these other amazing homes throughout the week – seven tours are already live!

 

Summer Home Tour

 
As a fun bonus, some of these bloggers are going to be offering a giveaway on their site the day of their home tour so don’t forget to check out all the tours so you don’t miss anything exciting. Here is the order of events for the week… we’re ending with a big day Friday!
 
Monday
Finding Silver Pennies | Town and Country Living | Migonis Home
Tuesday
Craftsberry Bush | The Hankful House | Life on Virginia Street | So Much Better with Age
Wednesday
House by Hoff | Everyday Enchanting | Maison de Pax | Wicks Nest
Thursday
My Creative Days | Ella Claire | The Happy Housie | Rooms FOR Rent | The Lily Pad Cottage
Friday
Bliss at Home | Southern State of Mind | Designed Decor | The Woodgrain Cottage | 3 Little Greenwoods | Just A Girl and Her Blog | City Farmhouse 
 

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  1. Jen Migonis says

    June 17, 2014 at 10:51 am

    One of my favorite houses in all of blogland, magazine land etc. Just gorgeous and classy, Sarah! Love EVERYTHING.

    Reply
  2. Living the UP Life says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I am in love with your house! My favorite room is your living room. It just looks fantastic…. and I love each piece!!!

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Top This Top That says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    your home is just gorgeous. love the fabric choices on your bed in the master. can you give me some details on it?

    Reply
    • Sarah S says

      June 22, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Thank you! The back fabric is Kravet Windsor Smith Pelagos in Mist and the front is Schumacher Celerie Kemble Hot House Flower in Mineral. I sewed the pillows myself. Hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Rachel McGee says

        April 10, 2015 at 6:40 pm

        Im totally obsessed with the fabric in that one pillow on the bed. The grey bird damask pattern. Please share it’s name! Im dying….you are amazing!

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          April 12, 2015 at 8:16 am

          Thank you! The fabric is Schumacher’s Chenonceau print.

          Reply
  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Beautiful and thanks for the link to the throws.

    Reply
  5. Danielle says

    June 17, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Beautiful! Your home is so restful and ready for summer. x

    Reply
  6. April Hoff says

    June 17, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Sarah! I wish I could just drive to NE right now and actually tour your house! It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  7. Krista thehappyhousie says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, as always, Sarah! Your house is really so grand with the amazing open high ceilings – and yet you have made it such a comfortable and cozy yet absolutely elegant space. Stunning!!

    Reply
  8. HB says

    June 17, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Your house is looking beautiful as always!

    Reply
  9. Shayna Orrino says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    So pretty! Thank you for the wonderful tour! Love, love, love! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    You have a lovely home! I love all the neutrals and texture around your house!

    Reply
  11. Beth says

    June 17, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Peaceful and inviting. Beautiful job

    Reply
  12. Kimm Boes says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Beautiful! I love your style, your color choices, and how classy your home looks!

    Reply
  13. Designed Decor says

    June 17, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    I love everything! So pretty and I love your clean and simple decorating style!

    Reply
  14. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 18, 2014 at 12:49 am

    it looks beautiful! i love all of the fresh green touches!

    Reply
  15. wicks nest says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:36 am

    Sarah I’m in love with your home! So excited to be a part of this tour with all you talented girls. 🙂 Inspired to say the least and I’ve decided to paint my fireplace rock after seeing yours and Jaimie’s… (So much Better with Age) Yay! 😉
    Hugs!!! xo

    Reply
  16. Deborah Foglia says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:36 am

    What a stunning home! Such perfect summer decor…everything is so done so tasteful!

    Deb
    Seeking Lavender Lane

    Reply
  17. Craftberry Bush says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:55 am

    so so so gorgeous! I love how bright your home is, and how absolutely clean it looks…:) thank you for opening your doors for us…xo

    Reply
  18. Jamie-So Much Better With Age says

    June 18, 2014 at 4:57 am

    Sarah, you’re home is gorgeous! It’s just perfect!
    Hugs,
    Jamie

    Reply
  19. Kayla @ Home Coming says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    I’m so jealous of your house!! You’ve done such an incredible job styling it. I’d love it if you’d link up to The DIY’ers! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/06/diyers-5.html

    Reply
  20. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    June 18, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    I love it all, your home is so bright and inviting. Stunning.

    Reply
  21. Jan Chalifoux says

    June 18, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Pretty home! What color is your exterior front door?

    Reply
    • Sarah S says

      June 22, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Jan – Unfortunately I’m not 100% sure on this one since it was here when we moved in. However, we have the leftover paint cans and I can see it is Phantom Mist (they used Sherwin Williams but I’m thinking it was color matched from another paint line).

      Reply
  22. Aniko Levai says

    June 19, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Your home is stunning! I love every little details!♥

    Reply
  23. Kristin@bliss-athome.com says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love your entry way Sarah 🙂 Also the branches in the jars are really beautiful. Beautiful home! xo Kristin

    Reply
  24. Summer Hogan says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:24 am

    Your home is dreamy and blows me away!!! I am loving all the light and airy homes on this tour and your home is one of my favorite stops!

    Reply
  25. Karen @ a house full of sunshine says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Just beautiful! So glad I found your gorgeous home and blog through this summer tour!

    Reply
  26. Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    So gorgeous, Sarah! I absolutely love your style! You have such a great eye for design! I’m adding “courtyard” to my list of must-haves for our next house. 🙂 Have a great weekend, friend!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  27. Lindsay Eidahl says

    June 21, 2014 at 2:15 am

    Beautiful! Love the long hallway in your home and the feature wall in your office!!!

    Reply
  28. Heather says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:52 am

    You have a lovely home!

    Reply
  29. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Love your mantel! And the huge artwork in your office. And how streamlined everything is. Heck… I love it all!
    Thanks so much for inviting us inside your home!

    So much fun participating in the Summer Home Tour Blog Hop with you!
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
  30. Valerie Ott says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:19 am

    Aaaahhh, like a breath of fresh air your home is. Just gorgeous!

    Reply
  31. Yvonne Urra-Bazain says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:36 am

    What a beautiful home you’ve created and tended! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Megan // Honey We're Home says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Love your home so much Sarah! I can’t even narrow down my favorite room! Your new craft/tv/workout room turned out awesome too! Adore that paint color and your Overstock score!

    Reply
  33. Fallon Foti says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Hi Sarah! Your home is just beautiful. May I ask where you got the throw pillows on your sofa?

    Reply
  34. SHERRY HART says

    July 1, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    I absolutely love your style….Your home is a pleasure to look at so easy on the eye! You have some crazy talent Sarah…..

    Reply
  35. SHERRY HART says

    July 1, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Oh yeah….we are both lovers of Riad!!!

    Reply
  36. Suzan Sweatman says

    July 4, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Just gorgeous – every single detail !!!
    xox

    Reply
  37. Shanna Price says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Love the decor!!! Where did you get the glass vases, especially the bottleneck ones from the living room?

    Reply
    • Sarah S says

      July 17, 2014 at 2:04 am

      Thank you Shanna! I got most of them at either HomeGoods or TJ Maxx. I’ve had to collect them over time because they seem to be hard to come by!

      Reply
  38. Andrea says

    August 2, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    In l o v e with your entryway! The grey, white, and the chandelier are great! What is the grey paint color?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      August 3, 2014 at 7:15 am

      The walls are painted Behr Castle Path. I have the same color in most on my house but it definitely looks grayer and lighter in the entryway. I love the color because I feel like it’s the perfect greige.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 4, 2014 at 8:55 pm

        Yes, it does read grey in the pictures! Beautiful shade nonetheless…

        Reply
  39. Amanda says

    May 19, 2015 at 12:16 am

    Beautiful! I love your style. Each room has a luxurious feel but it’s comfortable, too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    May 30, 2015 at 11:10 am

    i noticed you mentioned the hall paint color is Behr Castle Path, but is that the same color you used for the living room and Stairwell area? it looks different to me but could just be the light. I’m looking for a neutral, beachy color, less grey…

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 30, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Yes, it is in all of those areas, but you’re right – it looks different with the light. It is much warmer toned in much of our home. The entryway hall gets a TON of natural light so it looks lighter and grayer there. I think it is a really good inbetween greige color. Probably worth checking out the paint sample for you as it sounds like what you’re looking for 🙂

      Reply
  41. Amanda @Hammer and Heels says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    I can’t get over how light and airy it is! It’s very similar to our bedroom style actually which I shared on my blog along with a print giveaway!

    http://www.hammerandheelsblog.com/our-bedroom-gallery-wall-giveaway/

    Reply
  42. Angie says

    July 28, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    I love everything about your home. Do you know what wall colors you used in each room. Love love love the bright airy feel.

    Thx

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 28, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks! The main paint color throughout our home is Behr Castle Path, but you can also find a full listing of paint colors here: https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/source-lists/paint-colors/

      Reply
  43. Michaela @ The Lodge on Haydon says

    July 30, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Everything looks so light and bright and fresh! Looking forward to seeing all the summer tours!

    Reply
  44. Janice says

    June 8, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Absolutely stunning! Can you tell me where the lamps came from that are on the buffet in your living room?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      June 8, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Thank you so much! The brand is Kenroy Home and you can get them on Amazon. I have them linked under the last living room picture if you’re interested 🙂

      Reply
  45. Kelley says

    July 12, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I LOVE the pillows in your living room. Can you share the source or fabric name/colors?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 26, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you! Actually they are all linked to each of the fabric names so you should be able to click over and see them 🙂

      Reply

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