Timber and metallic accents, together with touches of yellow, are easy ways to freshen up the heart of the home.
Supernova salad bowl, $270. Salad bowls are essential when creating a stylish kitchen. If they’re not holding salad, they can display fruit, or if they’re as special as this one, be purely ornamental. fentonandfenton.com.au
Timber knife set, $9.95. A cutting trio with curves in all the right places. tkmaxx.com.au
Time kitchen mixer, $396. Opting for tapware that treats the kitchen to a touch of bling is a brave but effective choice. barben.com.au
Citrus juicer, $219. Squeeze your own juice every morning from an appliance that’s just as fresh. smeg.com.au
Madeira paddle, $79.95. Part of the new spring/summer range, it’d make the perfect cheese board and would look striking on display in between uses. saltandpepper.com.au
Elda measuring spoons, $29.95. If you’ve always been partial to baking up a storm, now you can do so with a measured amount of class. countryroad.com.au
Pord mini barrel, $160. A reimagined way of consuming art and wine together, Pord showcases a limited edition artwork, and stores the equivalent of four bottles of wine. pord.com.au
Unikko oven mitten $32. More art in the kitchen, this time from successful Finnish design company, Marimekko. marimekko.com/au_en/
Masters salt and pepper mills, $198. Made from salvaged Huon Pine, which is notable for its fine grain and beautiful buttery colour. australianwoodwork.com.au
Russell Hobbs four-slice toaster, $99.95. If there are more than two people in your household, then toasting two slices of bread at a time is usually never enough. Available at Harris Scarfe, JB Hi-Fi, Big W and The Good Guys.
Rob Ryan glass jug, $44.95. Ideal if you’re hosting a summer party at home, filled with your favourite fruity beverage. mrgift.com.au
Ligne W Origine Prestige oak barrel handled corkscrew, $49.95. With a high-tensile Teflon wire screw that glides effortlessly through older corks, this waiter’s friend would be handy in anyone’s kitchen. essentialingredient.com.au
Yesēco benchtop organiser, $60. The bamboo dish brushes pictured are part of a stylish kitchen set that are made from 100 per cent natural, biodegradable and compostable materials. yeseco.life