We are currently smack dab in the middle of tearing out all of the kitchen floorings here at Storybook Cottage. The refrigerator is currently sitting out on the back porch. #stayclassy But instead of focusing on the inconvenience I prefer to be inspired by lovely Summer Kitchens For Sunny Living.
Now, this first kitchen is not an actual kitchen at all. It is a space designed by Sarah Blank Design for the One Kings Lane Southampton store. However, there are so many elements to love in the space. Let’s start with the hand painted light fixtures. (I spy a DIY.)
This tranquil kitchen color palette just instantly makes one feel cooler on a hot summer day.
Crisp clean white also provides a bit of classic cool.
The keys to creating a fresh summer kitchen are very similar to the suggestions I made last week in the summer bedroom decorating ideas post.
Clear away excess clutter.
Use light or cool toned colors.
Add seasonal accents such as garden flowers or fresh fruit.
Remove heavy drapery and leave window bare or cover with a sheer panel or bamboo blinds.
A bit of rattan or bamboo always provides a happy touch of tropical flair.
While a pretty lemonade vignette can work wonders too.
For many people, a summer kitchen means an outdoor kitchen. This is a pretty example of such a space.
A kitchen that is somewhat both indoor and outdoor is also such fun.
How about a summery backsplash? It would be perfect at a beach house.
I can’t WAIT to share my summer kitchen with you once the flooring is finished!
Laura
How exciting to be getting new flooring! In the meantime, I guess cold drinks are convenient when you are in the backyard…. Love your inspiration photos.
I'm sure your flooring is going to be lovely. 🙂
Love the kitchen ideas, though I'm most partial to the first couple of photos and those hand-painted light fixtures, which got me thinking that someday we really need to replace the old broken plastic light box that we still have in our 17 year old kitchen. I also like the idea of the oriental rug with muted colors underneath the kitchen island and I think I may try something like that in our worn-out kitchen. I like to clear out clutter too and have nearly empty counters but that's a task that I haven't really been able to accomplish in our house because it's such a small home that there really isn't any place for things other than the counters in some cases.
These are all so light and inspiring. And big. I could use another half-a-kitchen added to mine! Very clean and lovely. Beautiful vignettes. And I'm such a sucker for blue!
Kitchen renovations are tough but the end result will be worth it. I look forward to you sharing, Laura. Since the woods surrounding our mountain home have turned green, I eagerly removed curtains from the windows….I love being able to watch the birds/squirrels and see the sun set from the kitchen.
Wishing you a lovely day.
Can't wait to see your new floors.
I love all of these kitchens! I would feel lucky to have any of them. I really love that shell backsplash. It's very original! #ThursdayFavoriteThings
I could live happily ever after with either of these kitchens. The photos provide lots of inspiration, thank you!
New flooring is a pain while you are going through installation but what a lovely feeling when its all finished and your home is back in place. And the kitchen is the biggest household upset of all, unless you only have one bathroom! lol
Love the painted lampshades and those little turtles with the glass'bubbles' are so adorable in the tiles. My kitchen is still off white. I have to decide a colour soon but this way I can dream and think and plan on what the final look will be.
Have fun and while the kitchen is being redone its take out, restaurants or if you are really lucky, dinner invitations for a home cooked meal at a good friends or loving relative. 🙂
I can't wait to see. Great inspiration photos.
looking forward to your kitchen reveal. Thank you for sharing at TFT. Pinned and you were featured today. xo
Those kitchens are wonderful… I especially like the blues and greens. Lovely. 🙂