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8 useful kitchen items that are stylish enough to leave out on the bench

Perhaps you live in an apartment, or your kitchen doesn’t have enough storage, but an entirely clutter-free kitchen bench just isn’t a reality for many people these days. So it helps that kitchen items just keep getting more stylish; here’s our favourite bench top-approved wares.

Menu salt and pepper grinders: A cult item for good reason reason, these grinder sets are discreetly shaped like a bottle and come in a variety of gorgeous colours making them perfect for bench top display. $149.95.

IKEA SUNNERSTA kitchen organiser set: If you’re someone that likes all of their high rotation kitchen items in one spot then this kitchen caddy is for you. $27.95.

IKEA Sunnersta kitchen organiser

Bloomingville wood kitchen roll holder: Paper towel storage has never looked so stylish. $31.

Bloomingville kitchen roll holder

Designstuff The Frame dish rack with removable utensil holder: The perfect solution when kitchen bench space is at a premium, this dish washing rack can be put away when not in use. Made from powder coated iron, with an anti-rust treatment, the rack includes includes two removable cutlery baskets and a dedicated glassware section. It’s available in black and white. $89.

Dish rack

West Elm marble cookbook stand: Made from solid marble, this stylish stand is the perfect thing to hold your recipe whether it’s on a tablet or in a cookbook. $59.

West Elm cookbook stand

Eva Solo toolbox: Whether you need a place to put your cooking utensils or scrubbing brushes, these chic storage containers make fabulous kitchen organisation. We like the oak timber handle. From $69.

Eva Solo kitchen storage

Ecology Staples Foundry set of 3 canisters: We love the retro feel of these food stage jars. The labels make for efficient use too. $39.95.

Kitchen storage jars

Country Road Demm spoon rest: This stoneware number is a very stylish spot to place your utensils mid-cooking. $12.95.

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The ‘Net-a-Porter’ of bathroom, kitchen & laundry renovation

If you’re looking for an on-trend and easy-to-navigate edit of the latest bathroom, kitchen and laundry products, The Blue Space is your one-stop shop. After spending the last decade working in the digital arena for Australia’s leading bathroom brands, the site’s creator Josh Mammoliti, set up the business earlier this year to help renovators sift through the myriad products available on the market.

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“The disconnect we see is that Australians find it hard to make their bathroom or kitchen dreams look like the pictures in reality. They often don’t know where to start, they need to shop at multiple places or fear making a wrong decision – especially given a wet area is not only a major investment, but you want it to be timeless for the next 10 to 15 years. We want to showcase trends, inspire design and allow Australians to achieve stylish, sophisticated spaces without the stress,” says Josh.

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One of our favourite features of the site is the ability to purchase packages; ideal for people struggling to make design decisions. “Most customers prefer to recreate an overall look, in which case we offer pre-designed packages from local designers and suppliers to make it easier for them to choose. We also offer a product selection service where customers send us photos or specifications of their existing bathroom and we put together product suggestions,” says Josh who will be adding a 3D design service in the coming months. “The new design service will allow customers to not only have their bathroom designed in 3D but to take it away and continue to play with it before buying,” says Josh.

A trend-driven site, a team of design gurus and local designers are constantly sourcing the latest trends and creating collections around them. “We work with local designers each month to tap into the latest trends and create collections that inspire and can also be bought as an entire look, whilst keeping in mind the value of timeless investment pieces too,” says Josh who has a team of consultants available on the site for live chat too.

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“Bathrooms, laundries and kitchens are beautiful statement pieces in your home and a major investment making it so important to get it right. Our customers don’t want to be spending their weekends in showrooms, they want to be inspired on their mobile and tablets in the comfort of their own home and be able to purchase instantly,” says Josh.

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20 amazing kitchen accessories from IKEA

As someone who loves a bargain, IKEA is my type of heaven. That being said, it can be extremely overwhelming. Last time I went, I’m not exaggerating when I say I saw what was bordering on a public meltdown. Sometimes too much choice is a bad thing!

So I thought I’d take the hard work out of shopping and showcase my favourite 20 kitchen accessories from IKEA. With prices starting as low as 99 cents, only one product reaches the triple digits, so really, there’s no excuse to not give your kitchen a little update.

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Clockwise from top left: KAVALKAD saucepan set of 3 ($14.99), VANJA tea towel 2 pack ($4.99), RIKLIG teapot ($17.99), FRASERA glass ($2.99)

ikea kitchen 5Clockwise from top left: FINTORP condiment stand (14.99), ENIGT side plate ($2.99), KASTRULL pot with lid ($24.99), DUKNING bowl ($3.99)

ikea kitchen 4Clockwise from top left: IKEA PS 2014 wall rail ($44.99), GRIPANDE 2-piece salad servers set ($6.99), BEKVÄM step stool ($14.99), IKEA PS 2014 tray ($15)

ikea kitchen 2Clockwise from top left: GUBBRÖRA rubber spatula ($0.99), DRÖMMAR baking tin set of 2 ($14.99), CHOSIGT ice-cream scoop ($3.99), CHOSIGT ice lolly maker ($2.99)

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Clockwise from top left: FINTORP cutlery stand ($9.99), VÄRDE wall shelf ($79), GARNERA serving stand ($19.99), STENSTORP kitchen trolley ($199)

 What’s your favourite IKEA kitchen accessory you can’t live without? 

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The latest colourful kitchen appliances

The trend for colourful kitchen appliances isn’t going anywhere any time soon and I have to admit, they’re becoming quite tempting! Red is apparently the best selling colour of these products, but personally, I really don’t like using red in my home AT ALL. Clearly I’m in the minority!

It’s not just red these days though; there are plenty of colours from pastels to brights, whatever your personal palette. Here’s my roundup of some of the nicest out there at the moment. Which are your favourite?

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De’Longhi’s latest Icona Vintage collection is inspired by the brand’s Italian heritage and is an extension of their existing 1950-styled Icona range. There’s a set of matching manual coffee machine (RRP $299), kettle (RRP $149) and 2 or 4-slice toaster (RRP $149 & $189) with curved silhouettes, accentuated by 5 new shades which take their colour cues from the 1950s: tan leather, cream and mahogany, olive green, sky blue (pictured) and black velvet. So there’s something for everyone.

Bosch Miracle Blue MUM5 Kitchen Machine MUM54530AU (without accessories)

Later this month, Bosch is introducing pastel colours to its Styline Kitchen range with the MUM5 Kitchen Machines (RRP $699). Two new models will be available in vivid Miracle Blue (pictured above) and cheerful Yellow Passion. They’re complemented by silver and chrome trims, appealing to both classic and contemporary kitchens. Each comes with a stainless steel bowl and accessories, including a fitted lid, continuous shredder, blender, kneading hook, beater, whisk and citrus press.