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Nate Berkus’ Picks for Summer Entertaining at Home

Nate Berkus
Designer Nate Berkus

Party over here! Interior designer Nate Berkus has partnered with Pinterest to curate a collection of items (including some from his own home collection at Target!) that’ll really give your guests a warm welcome. “There’s not one thing on it that I don’t love,” he tells Us Weekly. Keep scrolling to see his picks, all available to shop and buy directly from the Pinterest pins! 

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Accompany Pink Pom-Pom Garland 

"Hang some soft, colorful pom-poms next to white string lights for additional festivity," Berkus tells Us.

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Gin Creek Kitchen Cotton Bundle 

"Use flowers and branches collected from your own yard as a part of the decor, like these cotton bundles," the designer says.

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 Acme Party Box Company Sea Grass Tumblers 

“In the summer heat, these sea grass–wrapped glasses won't sweat everywhere,” Berkus, who shares daughter Poppy with husband Jeremiah Brent, mentions. “Plus, they'll be safer when outdoors. And they double as great vases to put around.”

Rust-Colored Accessories

“Take red, white and blue a little more sophisticated with these rust-colored accessories,” he advises. “They'll play together beautifully with denim and cream.”

Maeree Creative Women Organic Cotton Napkin

“A cloth napkin elevates any meal into an event,” he notes. “These soft, organic cotton linen napkins are perfect for dining alfresco.”

Nate Berkus Longstrand Woven Throw

“I live in California. That means that even the evenings get cool,” he reveals. “It is the desert, after all. Extra throws and blankets are a must so guests feel encouraged to stay and chat.”

Bomisch Hanging Oval Bubble Terrarium

“Air plants hanging from rope in your trees will draw the eye up in your outdoor space and feels really bohemian,” the Things That Matter author mentions.

Nate Berkus Equestrian Side Table

“This might be an indoor side table, but when constructing an outdoor room for an evening, small pieces carried in and out work perfectly as extra surfaces and seating,” he says.

Yellow Leaf Hammocks Big Sur Hammock

“Nothing says vacation to me like that first sighting of a hammock,” he reflects. “And nothing makes a yard feel more well traveled than having one for guests to lounge in.”

Nate Berkus Home Decor Print Fabric in Baltic

“This wide navy stripe fabric would be a perfect tablecloth for your 4th of July cookout. Add a big bowl of red cherries for extra credit,” he says. “Set it with your everyday white dishes for use year-round.”

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