Keep your summer decor fresh and colorful this season. Get inspired with simple and stylish ideas that breathe new life into the kitchen with this list of easy summer kitchen ideas that dazzle with minimal effort.
1. Tiered Tray with greens and lemons summer kitchen idea

There are so many pretty ways to fill and style a tiered tray. Here a tiered tray is layered with greens and yellow lemons to bring cheer and vibrant color to the kitchen counter in this easy summer kitchen idea anyone can style to their own liking.
2. Chinoiserie blue vase, hydrangeas, and lemons kitchen centerpiece
A blue and white chinoiserie style vase adds so much character to this simple summer kitchen idea with a rattan tray, lemons, and simple greens.
3. Lemony summer coffee bar
A coffee bar takes center stage in this kitchen decor idea where cheerful yellow lemons also add another festive summer touch.
4. seashells coastal summer kitchen idea
A simple storage area gets light touches of fresh items like rattan baskets, jars filled with seashells, and dried flowers for a rustic yet neutral finish.
5. Ocean inspired touches in for a summer kitchen
Touches of cooling turquoise throughout the space bring a sea-inspired air to this summer kitchen with minimal effort and just a few items.
6. Cobalt Blue adds a pop of cool color
In this easy summer kitchen idea, pops of cobalt blue are incorporated with florals, a vase, and a piece of oceanic sea coral to freshen up this kitchen table space.
7. Soft Blues make dreamy hues for any summer kitchen
Wooden stools, potted indoor plants, the paint colors, and even the drapes all contribute to the soft cool colors that pull together this thoughtful summer kitchen space.
8. tropical vibes with colorful summer kitchen ideas
Here a fun and almost tropical look is achieved with colorful everyday fruits and vegetables. Held together in a colorful dish, they play off of the tiled look on the kitchen wall. This is festive colorful summer kitchen idea for anyone who enjoys pops of vivid color.
9. Pops of green keep the look crisp and clean
A rustic tray is the perfect vessel for holding topiaries and flower pots filled with greens for a simple summer kitchen idea that adds a crisp touch of green to the kitchen.
10. Yellow flowers and fresh citrus Summer kitchen decor idea
Another blue and white vase commands attention at the center of the kitchen island in this lovely floral citrus kitchen centerpiece. Fresh fruit and flowers are an easy way to achieve a summery look in minutes.
11. Vintage farmhouse touches with a pop of yellow
In this next summer kitchen idea, a vintage farmhouse look adds a rustic touch when combined with more sunny yellow lemons.
12. White with a hint of lavender flowers keeps it simple and elegant
A simple white jug holds purple lavender stems and adds height to this simple summer kitchen decor with white coffee cups and dessert plates.
13. Neutral touches add a subtle clean look to your summer kitchen decor
A rattan tray filled kitchen utensils, kitchen towels, and flowers keeps the look neutral and bright in this simple summer kitchen idea.
14. Pops of Orange in a white Kitchen
Clementines dotted throughout add a subtle pop of orange in this festive summer kitchen decor that creates the perfect accent for the countertop. Vessels in all white with bits of crisp greenery throughout keep the look flowing nicely in the background.
15. Eucalyptus and candles add a touch of relaxation to the summer kitchen space
Another woven rattan tray in a rounded shape holds a vase with tall eucalyptus stems, books, and candles. Just a few simple items help to bring a more relaxing retreat feel to the kitchen counter with just a few items in neutral colors.
16. Lemony touches on the kitchen island
Bright lemony touches on this kitchen island add character while antique style items like wood trays and rolling pins bring out some charm.
17. Flours and aqua blue accents add a relaxing feel to this summer kitchen
Keep things cool with hues of soft aqua blue. Here this kitchen has managed to stay crisp and flowery with touches of aqua in the cabinets, the bowls, and even the accent tile in the background.
18. Sunny touches in yellow from the paint to the flowers
Shades of yellow had a happy finish to this beautiful kitchen with lots of sunny accents from the sunflowers to the art hanging in the window. It’s the picture of summer.
19. Neutral and clean with a hint of orange
This rustic almost pottery-barn inspired kitchen is layden with jute and rattan details at the table. Big dough bowls full of navel oranges add pops of sunny orange color that complement all of the natrual wood and rustic accents in the room.
20. Mason Jar Lighting adds a touch of farmhouse summer decor
Here a fun little lighting accent helps put the farmhouse feel back in this kitchen. Lightly green tinted mason jar glass and dark metal fixtures create a focal point above. Pops of green and lots of wooden accents create a cozy and rustic summer vibe in this simple kitchen space.
I hope these cozy and relaxing summer kitchen ideas help to inspire your ideal kitchen space this summer as you browse ideas and fall in love with the perfect mix of colors and touches that reflect you at home.
Once you figure out your summer kitchen, don’t forget to get even more inspiration with everyday kitchen centerpiece ideas for a beautiful space all year long!