Funky Teatowels and Napkins

We were browsing around one of our fave stores, Shelf, the other day when we noticed these fab teatowels and napkins for our kitchen. The lovely shop owner told us that they are produced in France by Atelier LZC so naturally we checked it out. And ooh la la what a find! See more stuff for kitchens at atelierlzc.fr
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Fast Cups

Looking at these glasses, I bet you can already feel that fragile, plasticy sensation of holding a disposable cup. But no my friend, you'd be wrong, for these are made of pyrex. Designed by Maxim Velcovsky for Qubus Design, these funky glasses are moulded in the shape of fast food vendor cups to fool the eye but not the hand.

Check them out at qubus.cz

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The Eco Kettle

We just about had a blue fit when we saw our latest power bill - which is why we're really keen on this funky eco-kettle. Apparently, most of us boil twice the amount of water we need in the kettle. This adds up to a lot of wasted power, especially considering how much tea we drink! The unique double chamber in the eco-kettle makes it easy to control how much water you boil, saving you power. Take that N-Power! *shakes fist*

Check it out at nigelsecostore.com

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Funky Aprons

As an urban hipster, you have a duty: dress to thrill. And that duty extends to the kitchen. Luckily for us, Lovely Lovely has designed this range of aprons that put the heat back in the kitchen. Part porn star, part truck-stop waitress, these aprons are fun and funky.

Check them out at lovelylovely.net

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The Kitchen Tape Timer

Pull the tape measure up. Throw raw egg into boiling water. Watch tape measure recede. Bell rings. Egg ready.

Check it out at addject.com

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The Meditarraneo Bowl

There's something a bit fishy about this fruit bowl... something we can't quite place... is this a bowl or a piece of seaweed?

Actually this fruit bowl by Emma Silvestris is inspired by marine life and would look great in any kitchen. Made by Alessi out of steel with red epoxy resin, this baby is strictly hand wash only. And no, not in seawater. Wise-guy.

Check it out at alessi.com

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FAQ: Kitchen Remodelling

Our kitchen expert Charlie answers our most pressing kitchen queries...

What is the kitchen "work triangle"?

The kitchen triangle connects the three work areas in your kitchen. The distance between the areas should be no less than 4' and no larger than 9'. Do not let the three sides of the triangle total more than 26'.

Try not to let any traffic patterns violate the triangle. If two people are going to be working in the kitchen at the same time, allow more than the usual 4' between opposite work centers.

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