You can inject some serious style into the kitchen space with these design-savvy essentials.
Nice, Different, Unusual
Vino lovers, rejoice – now your décor can pay homage to your tipple of choice. The Ustensil Wine Bottle Holder from So Unusual is made from recycled wine bottles, carefully smoothed into the signature perfect finish you see, and holds anything from kitchen utensils to a kitchen garden. $49,
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Seeing Red
Lorraine Lea’s microfibre kitchen towel set is a brightly bold addition to your kitchen – that read is a serious pop of colour which your decor will love. Each pack contains three towels with their own cute design, perfect for injecting personality into pared-back kitchens. lorrainelea.com
Bottled Up
Modernism is on the menu – the edgy rubber Bottle Grinders are the coolest take on salt and pepper grinders we’ve seen of late, without veering into kitsch. Easy to use, beautifully designed and featuring a powerful ceramic grinder, you won’t go back to plastic grinders again. $119, granitelane.com.au
Losing Our Marbles
A darker take on the marble and wood trend, the Amalfi tableware range is a modern gourmand’s dream. A variety of products, from cheese board to condiment sets, make coordinating you dining dreams incredibly easy – and they’ll last for years in both style and design. amalfihomewares.com.au
Juggling Act
Crisp, clean and minimalist, the Nordic Decors Nordic Jug and lidded bowl adds some classic charm to any table setting, holding a variety of goodies to complement your favourite feeds. Bonus – they’re oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. From $54, nordicdecors.com
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A Good Egg
Eggs and soldiers are getting a revival, so get ready to dine in retro style. Melody Maison’s wooden eggs and soldiers board evokes a farmhouse feel with this solid wooden board, featuring a dedicated place to seat the hero of your dish. melodymaison.co.uk
Cake Me Away
Take your cakes and scones to delicious new heights with the Tiers Cake Stand from H and G Designs. The paprika hue is definitely our favourite, though we also love its functionality – it’s easy to clean, plus features a neat raised rim design to corral anything from cheese to sweets to those loose kitchen tidbits we all have around the place. $49.95, handgdesigns.com
That’s A Paddling
Think beyond cheese with this gorgeous paddle-shaped board from The Design Hunter – its solid American Oak design lends itself perfectly to antipasto, rustic breads and decadent single-serve pizzas equally. $125, thedesignhuntershop.com.au
Well Rounded
The Olio Wood Round Serving Platter, 30cm from Barber & Osgerby for Royal Doulton, is the ideal addition to a table where the vibe is relaxed and modern. $79.95, zanui.com.au
Swan Song
Keep yourself clean but stylish – with the Black Swan cotton apron from Mozi, you can have the best of both worlds in the kitchen. The apron features an adjustable D ring and durable fabric so it’s practical, and a provincial design so it’s pretty. Complement your menu with this stunner and you’ll be chef of the year. $34.95, mozi.com.au
Hanging Out
Fancy hanging your pots and pans but want to do it in style? Never fear, the Racking Rod by Scandinavian design house PYTT is here. It’s neutral enough to slot into any kitchen, but unique enough that you’ll love putting the pots away (for once). top3.com.au
Cross It Off
Store anything from spices to your salt in these gorgeous cross-detailed bowls in grey, made from a durable ceramic to withstand whatever the kitchen throws at them. $8.95 each, whiteandco.com.au

Keep Calm and Curry On
Oxfam’s copper steel kadha (curry pot) is the perfect addition to your Indian feasts. You’ll be able to cook and serve in this gorgeous little dish – copper’s a gorgeous heat conductor, so it’s functional and pretty in equal measure. Oh, and on trend: metallics are still going strong in homewares, and for good reason. $89.95, oxfamshop.org.au
