These summer table decorations bring gorgeous color to any roominside or out!

Carson Downing

Bring color and life to any room with a simple summer table decoration.

And there’s no need to buy high-end floral arrangements.

Flowering branch table centerpiece

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Some look so real, you’ll enjoy them indefinitelyor until you’re ready for a change!

Scroll these ideas and get inspired to create your ownbeautiful summer centerpiece.

We love to keep it simple with a beauty likewhite hydrangeas.

Hydrangea Summer Centerpiece

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Their huge clusters of blooms and big leaves give a lot of impact from a single plant.

Think about pairing your live plant with a complementary pot.

The simplicity of go-with-anything white blooms pop against the bright blue.

Outdoor dining with candle centerpiece

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The fibers add softness down the length of the table, while adding the look of dried sea fans.

(It’s a fun look for acoastal aesthetic.)

Tall taper candles add height and sophistication to this outdoor dining set-up.

Outdoor picnic

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Flameless pillars work great here and eliminate any risk of those fibers catching on fire.

Elevate your table with a beautiful textile like a tablecloth or a light summer blanket.

Add a couple of candles for sparkle and acold bottle of white wine.

Vase of delphinium flowers

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Spikes ofpurple delphiniumfill a vase with a smaller neck, which gives these long bloomers extra support and structure.

Choosing a single pop in of cut flower adds a bolder splash of color and minimizes fussy arranging.

Plop them in the vessel and enjoy.

Colorful vase centerpiece

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This arrangement complements thecolor next to a painting.

Opaque vases like the one holding thepink peonyput the focus on the blooms.

We love to consider color as we’re choosing the right vessel for our summer centerpieces.

Tropical flower centerpice

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These brights add just as much life to the room as the flowers they’re holding.

Thesecut tropicalsfrom the flower shop spark happy memories of destination vacations.

A simple glass vase lets the monstera leaf andorange heliconiatake the spotlight in this arrangement.

Planter box centerpiece

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A branch of figs gives a great shape detail to the arrangement while pink tropical ginger flowers add ruffle.

Planter Box

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Take cues from yourwindow boxesfor summer floral arrangement ideas.

A rustic wood box from the local crafts store stars in this summer centerpiece idea.

Backyard dining

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Fill it with flowers, greens, and fruit.

We like the mix of dahlias, seeded eucalyptus, and afew fresh lemons.

Tip: Citrus fruit is a great filler that’s affordable, colorful, and fragrant.

Foyer flower arrangement

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Cut branches always add drama and create a statement centerpiece.

Cacti Cluster

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Cacti and succulentscreate graphic arrangement for fuss-free table centerpiece.

They mingle beautifully in coordinatingterra cotta pots.

Cactus and succulent centerpiece

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The informal mix supports thecottage core aestheticon the tabletop, too.

Quirky table decor, such astwisted taper candlesand purple cloud placemats layer more shades of color.

Fine China

Victoria Pearson

When you’re setting yoursummer table decorations, make room forformal china.

Pastel table decor

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These intricate pieces can inspire a summer centerpiece idea that might surprise you.

It’s a nice bonus that the blooms perfectly marry the table setting.

A hefty white pitcher makes the blooms the star of this summer centerpiece.

Floral table decor

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Two-Tier Display

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For large dining tables, consider elevating your arrangement on a footed pedestal.

We find the ceramic lettuce vase filled with spiky mums amusing in the best way.

Succulent Dish Garden

Circle round for a lesson in layering shapes.

Peony centerpiece on coffee table

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What do you get when you set a round table with a round centerpiece?

Asucculent dish gardenplanted in a saturated red planter makes for such a fun summer table decoration.

Mixed Summer Centerpiece

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Cant decide on just one summer centerpiece idea?

Cake stand table centerpiece

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Combine several to create a table decoration with lots of color and interest.

Mixing a variety of textures down the middle of the table makes it interesting.

Branching Centerpiece

Dont overlookflowering brancheswhen creating a floral arrangement.

Succulent dish garden centerpiece

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This design starts with traditional blooms.

It’s enhanced with awell-placed branch with small white flowersthat adds height and an airy look.

Smaller branches placed in a wood vase complement the larger centerpiece.

Colorful table centerpiece decor

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The secret is in the harmonious mix ofpink and purple shades, light to dark.

This arrangement was made withroses,anemones,ranunculus,allium, anddahlia.

Placing the blooms at a variety of heights adds interest and helps draw in the eye.

Bold and colorful tablescape

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It also provides contrast to the tall cactus in thecorner of the room.

The bright colors stand out from the moresubdued table setting, but complement the light pink placemats and dishes.

Colorful dining room

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Small dining table centerpiece

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