Kitchen counters can be in danger of being overloaded with impractical and pointless gadgets left lost behind cluttering spice-racks and utensil pots. In this guest post we give you 8 quirky things to keep on your counters, whilst still maintaining style and practicality!
Teapot
You can learn a lot about a person when you visit their home and as the kitchen is normally where all the best conversations happen, having a gorgeous teapot on display is a must! Don’t stick with tradition though, but instead inject some of your personality into your pot by choosing a quirky shape such as a cockerel, a telephone or even a bed! The number of non-standard tea-pots out there is quite astounding, but if that’s too crazy for you then at the very least scrap your uninspiring red one for a design that better reflects your own artistic style.
Funky Clock
Whether you need to time your cake in the oven, rush breakfast along before school, or ensure you’re on time for dinner guests, there’s no need to play it safe with your kitchen clock. Gone are the days of a dull wall clock hanging above the door, instead inject a little fun into your hours by choosing a freestanding campervan or Union Jack clock for a little retro cool, or if you are more of a traditionalist then why not opt for a large old-fashioned chrome alarm clock on your counter!
Salt and Pepper Pots
If you groan inwardly every time a dinner guests asks you to pass the salt and pepper, perhaps it’s time to ditch your supermarket cardboard tubes for something a little more enticing. Tweeting birds on a tree, ninjas, garden gnombs or toadstools, the possibilities are endless for your essential condiments. You no longer need feel embarrassed, but instead you’ll be proud to get your shakers on display and be the envy of homemakers everywhere!
Kitchen Roll Holder
If your kitchen roll is clogging up your sides or getting squashed on top of the fridge or lost behind your toaster, then why not make a feature out of it? Yes, you really can make a feature out of your kitchen roll by choosing a free-standing decorative holder… why not choose one that uses your roll as a dog’s body, or a stand up version that will make a very attractive duck or toucan? This kind of quirky item will ensure your kitchen is not just practical, but also fun!
Cake Stand
In times gone by having people over for a cuppa was a big event and ensuring there was a fresh batch of buns laid out on a stand added to that feeling of homely warmth. So, why not inject a little of that bygone era into your kitchen, with a modern twist? Forget florals and instead opt for a pair of high-heeled shoes as the stand part and of course, if you haven’t time to bake you can always rely on some ceramic cupcakes to keep your kitchen looking good!
Tea Cups
Having some cutesy tea cups on display in your kitchen will certainly add a retro feel to your home. Whether you opt for traditional gold-rimmed floral like your Nan used to have, art deco chic or bright polka-dot, you’ll be sure to impress visitors… and don’t forget to get some of those cheeky pin-up tea-cups in, perfect for giving Auntie Ethel a giggle when she gets to the bottom of her earl grey!
Egg Basket
In any good farmhouse kitchen you’ll always find a basket or ceramic chicken holding fresh eggs for breakfast or ready to jazz up a simple chip dinner. But of course, you don’t have to live on a farm to join in the fun! Whether urban or country homestead you can still keep your eggs to hand in a holder to match your style. So whether it’s something funky for the kids, a classic egg cone, or a stylish modern-art holder, there is something perfect for every kind of egg!
Bottle Openers
We all know that the best parties happen in the kitchen so don’t fall down when it comes to opening bottles for your guests. From wall-mounted beer bottle openers to magnetic versions perfect for your fridge, you have no excuse not to have something to hand. And if you still have space on your kitchen counters for something a little larger you can always go for an elaborate freestanding wine bottle opener that will not fail to impress your friends!