Summer is all about relaxing and vacationing, right? Eh, that sounds awesome, but for the majority of summer most of us are still stuck behind a computer screen. Give your eyes a break and download one of these bright and cheery desktop wallpapers to look at whenever you need a vacay! With popsicles, tropical fruit and neon colors, we won’t judge you if you leave these summery wallpapers on your computer well into colder weather.

1. Neon Animals: Go wild with this polka dotted safari! (via Waterfall Creative)

2. Good Thoughts: Keep things cheerful with this colorful typography wallpaper. (via Design Love Fest)

3. Hello July: Having a calendar on your desktop is super helpful for keeping things on track. (via Paper Squid)

4. Tropical Fruit: Put some of that color from the farmers market onto your computer with this fruity wallpaper. (via Oana Befort)

5. That Is All: For all you coffee-holics out there, just a little reminder about what is important. (via Alyssa Barnes)

6. Graphic Popsicles: Nothing says summer like some pretty pastel popsicles. (via Design Love Fest)

7. Neon Geometry: Get the angle right with this super cool neon wallpaper. (via Idle Wife)

8. Watercolor Crab: This crabby wallpaper will leave you feeling anything but thanks to those hand-painted touches. (via Free People)

9. Be Awesome: Hey you, remind yourself how awesome you are. (via Inkstruck)

10. Chilling Poolside: With a quote from Katherine Hepburn and the beautiful pool view, this funky wallpaper just looks so inviting. (via Lovely Indeed)

11. Just Be: No more excuses, just be. (via The Sweet Escape)

12. Pink Ombre: We love the casual, natural look of this graphic wallpaper. (via Lovely Indeed)

13. Watermelon Slices: Capture the essence of summer with these painted watermelons. (via Design Love Fest)

14. You Fancy: So bright and cheery, this wallpaper will have you smiling the minute you turn on your computer. (via The Sweet Escape)

15. Graphic Pops: We adore the bright colors and shapes of this delicious background. And the spirit behind that little command — we will, desktop wallpaper, we will live in the sunshine this summer + beyond! (via Sarah Hearts)

Will you download any of these cheery desktop wallpapers? Let us know in the comments below!

Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.