Reluctant just now to spend money on seasonal updates, our décor columnist found ways to usher in the warm weather with stuff ...

These inspiring summer design books will take you to breezy waterfront estates, stunning garden escapes and idyllic country ...

Summer houses just hit different ... Photograph by Maria Le Mesurier, from Now Trending: Seashells in Interiors, 12 Ways.

If you're lucky enough to have a beach house or lakeside ... I recommend decorating with imagery that resembles the natural area around a summer home. I typically visit fairs to find local artists ...