Lauren Lucas 7/17/25 Lauren Lucas 7/17/25

Simple Summer Kitchen Table Decor for Everyday Moments

Simple rustic summer tablescape with terracotta vase, summer candle and neutral tray

There’s something grounding about a table that feels lived-in but lovely. I’m not talking about holiday centerpieces or tablescapes that require a Pinterest degree — just a few intentional touches that make your kitchen feel warm and rooted in real life.

This week, I pulled together a few simple decor touches I’ve been using lately:

A neutral small white terracotta vase with handle on wooden tray as a part of a simple, rustic, summer table set up.

✨ A round wood tray to ground the space

🌿 Fresh greenery (a gift from my neighbor’s garden!) in a bud vase or recycled jar

🕯️ A seasonal candle to add warmth

🍽️ A white textured vase that doubles as sculpture

You can see the full table in this short video, and I’ve saved everything I used — or close lookalikes — in this LTK collection if you want to browse.

Why Keep It Simple?

Because beauty in the home shouldn’t feel like a production.

This table setup took me all of 10 minutes — and made the whole space feel more intentional.

Shop the Look ↓

This Simple Neutral Tray (a timeless neutral base- under $30!)
Terracotta Vase (I love it empty!)
A summer scented candle from one of my favorite brands, Paddy Wax

3 image photo of simple rustic table design. Left picture features a small white terracotta vase with handle, middle picture shows a summery lemon candle along with glass vase filled with daisies on a neutral tray. Right picture shows all elements.

More Table Moments to Come

I’m planning seasonal versions of this same space — next up: early fall textures and maybe a rustic bowl of pears.

If you like soulful, cozy home style with a little bit of imperfection, I’ll send you seasonal inspiration as the months change. Sign up [here] — the candles will be lit, and the pears will be perfectly overripe. 🍐