Guest Picks: 20 Color-Happy Kitchen and Dining Accessories
Brighten up! These trays, cups, utensils and more provide a joyous color jolt to diners and cooks alike
With the arrival of summer, I feel like my kitchen needs a jolt of color to bring it back to life and prepare it for a season of gatherings, barbecues and warm, lazy evenings spent sipping cocktails. These neon accessories will make your kitchen not only prettier, but more enjoyable to work in as well. From handy accessories like silicone spatulas and dishwashing brushes to tea towels beautiful enough to be hung on the wall, these finds help brighten up your tables both inside and out! — Marie from Food Nouveau
Melamine Bowls With Plastic Lid, Neon Mix
Every kitchen needs a colorful set of mixing bowls. This durable melamine set comes with handy covers so that you can mix and store in just one bowl. Great for potlucks!
Latticework Tea Towel by Avril Loreti
Avril Loreti is one of my favorite textile designers, and I think this new Latticework tea towel is absolutely stunning. It's so gorgeous that I'd probably hang it on a wall instead of using it to dry dishes.
Wood Brush
Washing the dishes can be less of a chore when you use fun tools such as colorful gloves or these bright wooden brushes.
Wooden Salad Bowl Set of 5, Neon Pink by Wind & Willow Home
A great gift for new, young and hip homeowners, this neon-dipped wooden salad bowl set is anything but boring. Not only are the bowls great to look at, but they're clever too: The colored portion is made of soft, rubbery plastic that's non-slip and durable.
Chelsea Bent Tray With Handles
This modern and sleek tray is made of 100 percent recycled wood and features comfortable handles to make carrying food or drinks easy. It will add a healthy splash of color anywhere you carry it.
Wooden Cake Forks
These disposable wooden party forks are so cute. I feel like I would want to wash and reuse them again and again.
Ripe Kumquat Pitcher
This striking handblown glass pitcher is sprinkled with a rainfall of bright, citrusy granules that gives it texture and color.
Melamine Salad Spoon, STAR Colors
These colorful spoons would be spectacular for serving cocktail bites on a warm summer evening.
Oven Gloves, Gray Jouy
These oven gloves were created by a chic Parisian brand that likes to introduce fashion in the kitchen. I think the juxtaposition of the Toile de Jouy pattern and the neon pink iconic chick is absolutely irresistible.
Watercolor Flora Tea Towel
Inspired by the patterns found in an original painting, this neon rendering of inky blooms would be right at home in any modern or contemporary kitchen.
Triangular Mug Set
I am an avid mug collector, and these mugs adorned with a multicolor triangular pattern have just caught my eye.
Pink and 24-Karat Gold Shot Glass
Can a more glamorous shot glass exist? These stunning neon pink and gold glasses would perfectly grace the most fashionable tables — and be great conversation starters!
Rice dk Colored Silicone Spatulas
I'm in love with these bright silicone spatulas in different shapes and sizes. I want to collect them all.
Scribble Tumbler
These elegant porcelain tumblers can be customized: You choose the color of the interior glaze from 16 beautiful and bright shades.
Il Sacchino F Essent-ial Sack
Neon paint dripping all over your lunch bag? I think this is a great pattern idea. The machine-washable paper and cellulose bags are very versatile and can be used to store bread, wrap gifts, etc.
Darling Clementine Owl Tray
This tray features an illustration by a duo of Norwegian designers. I love the unexpected mix of neutral black and charcoal gray with red and fuchsia, which add just the right pop of color.
Pinny, Pink Marigold Apron
This apron is fabulously feminine with just the right dose of polka dots and neon pink.
Rice dk Melamine Cup
These joyful melamine tumblers are great for kids, but fun for adults too! They're the perfect addition to a summery place setting.
Marimekko Noitarumpu Bowl
It's no secret that Marimekko excels at creating colorful patterns. This bold purple, red and fuchsia pattern was inspired by an old Russian folk tale.
Trio of Wooden Breakfast Trays
This trio of laminated wooden trays features abstract prints that pack a punch. Made in Sweden from sustainable birch wood, they're perfect for carrying your breakfast or using as unusual serving dishes.
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