Constructed of reclaimed wood with contrasting timber stripes, Etú Home’s charcuterie board is both utilitarian and decorative. $162, available at Terrain, Westport, shopterrain.com, etuhome.com.
The stepped silhouette of the Alessi Pulcina espresso/coffee maker was designed by Michele de Lucchi. Cast in aluminum, it’s offered with a red or black handle. $80, available through Design Within Reach, Stamford, dwr.com, alessi.com.
For collecting keys, mail and paperwork or serving food and drinks in style, the Ziggy Studio valet tray is the perfect accessory. Six sizes available in nine colors, starting at $175, available through the NYC studio or Southington workshop, studioziggy.com.
Duparquet pots and pans are investment pieces, individually crafted and made to order. The silver lining and copper base conduct heat evenly for superior cooking. Prices start at $100, duparquet.com.
KitchenAid’s limited edition Heritage Artisan five-quart mixer boasts a handsome ceramic hobnail bowl, definitely counter-worthy. $500, available through Williams-Sonoma, Westport, williams-sonoma.com.
Nest Hardware’s Geo series of pulls and handles are powder coated in an array of colors, including poppy red, navy blue, sage green and blue/gray to brighten up kitchen cabinetry. Price upon request, available through Schwartz Design Showroom, Stamford, schwartzdesignshowroom.com, neststudiocollection.com.
Flare bowls from Mud Australia are handmade with nontoxic porcelain bodies in colorful glazes, including ink, slate, orange, red and plum. $62, us.mudaustralia.com.
Brew authentic Italian coffee and espresso with the touch of a button with the illy Y3.2 compact machine. Shown here in Cape Town Blue, it’s also offered in red or black. $150, available through Sur La Table, Westchester Mall, White Plains, NY, surlatable.com, illy.com.
Tidelli’s indoor/outdoor rugs are well-suited for the wear and tear of the kitchen. Nautical rope coils are amazingly comfortable underfoot and can be easily wiped clean. Choose the shape, size and color combinations you desire to customize your own rug. Price upon request, tidelli.com.
A modern swivel stool, designed by Norwegian duo Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll, Tibu from Magis is adjustable in height and features a comfortable foot rest. Constructed in steel and painted in a polyester powder finish, it’s available in 10 colors. $1,129, available through Herman Miller, NYC, hermanmiller.com, magisdesign.com.
The Swirl baking dish transitions from oven to table in a striking marbleized motif. The heavy-gauge steel is finished in a hand-dipped swirled enamel so each piece is unique. Small, medium or large, $21–$27, available through the MoMA Design Store, moma.org.
Broad bands of color intersect with accent stripes to form the graphic plaid of the Beam placemat in Azalea by Chilewich. $18, available through New Preston Kitchen Goods, newprestonkitchen.com, chilewich.com.
Kate Spade’s Deco Dot tea kettle is so pretty, you won’t want to hide it away when tea time is over. $72, available at Macy’s, macys.com, lenox.com.
Graphic and textile designer Erin Flett silk screens her designs onto glass using soy ink. The New Squares drink glasses are sold as a set in four bright colors and are lead free and dishwasher safe. $54, erinflett.com.
The Angle glazed earthenware mixing bowl from Crate & Barrel is available in small, medium and large sizes that nest for a minimal footprint. $17–$30, Westport, crateandbarrel.com.
The ’50s styling of Smeg’s blender is available in seven colors. The Bottle to Go is a perfect complement for portable smoothies and shakes. Both the jug and bottle are PBA-free. Blender, $299, available through Aitoro Appliance, aitoro.com, bottle, $60, available through zola.com, smegusa.com.