Are you tired of waiting for the summer weather to arrive? Why not get a jump start and begin feeling the sun on your face by decorating your kitchen Eco-friendly for Summer early! You can’t control the weather outside, but you can definitely control the mood and atmosphere on the inside, starting with your kitchen.

Here are some Eco-friendly Kitchen decorating ideas for the Summer.

Simplify and use natural light
Do you currently have accessories or any other decor from Winter still up? Consider taking down those heavy curtains and let the outside in. Keep your window treatments simple and gain an extra bonus from the view outside. The easiest way to bring the outdoors in, is to fill your space with natural Sunlight.

Spice up your kitchen
Why hide your herbs and spices; you use them everyday when cooking so why not showcase them? Invest in some inexpensive containers and display them to bring an earthy quality to your summer kitchen.

Earthy Accessories
Yes you can go shopping for eco-friendly accessories at stores like Pottery Barn, Home Sense and other outlets but before you do always ask yourself, “can I use anything I already have?”. Save money and add some summer life to your kitchen with coloured vases, dishes, bowls, bottles or even jars. Easily group a few coloured bottles, add some glass beads or pebbles into a vase or simply place some fruit in a bright bowl or dish.

Don’t be afraid to re-purpose items; that vase in the bathroom could easily be placed near the window beside the sink in the kitchen. Feel free to get creative, most accessories have plenty of mileage and can be re-purposed so don’t be afraid. Sunlight reflecting or shining through coloured glass placed in the right location will add a sparkle and glow to any kitchen. This can also be a great activity if you have small children, let them help decorate the jars with their outdoor findings, just be sure to monitor what they bring inside!

Fabrics, Textures & Colour
Now I’ve hinted at some very cost saving ideas above but if you feel you need a little extra, just remember Summer is about keeping things light and simple. Also consider fabrics, textures, materials and patterns when adding to your summer kitchen. You don’t necessarily need to stay away from dark colours but just use them in tiny bursts for contrast and drama.

Friendly Details
A great way to polish your kitchen is in the details; if you choose to go that extra mile. How fun would it be to match your dish soap with the new summer colour palette or matching bright dish towels? You might already have some bright Easter napkins that would be perfect for summer, why not use them.

Eco-Friendly alternative
There are some great eco-friendly dish soaps and kitchen products on the market so when you’re shopping remember there are alternatives besides the big brand commercial products. The kitchen is a high traffic area and used everyday by the entire family, why not consider healthier products.

Free your mind
It’s a great idea to bring a new life to your kitchen with each season. Seasons are about change, now we don’t wear our winter coat all year around right? It doesn’t have to be expensive, take cues from nature just as we did for a summer kitchen. Simply enjoy your kitchen surroundings and decor as you socialize, relax or cook, bake and clean.

Breathe some life into your kitchen and have fun!