Trend: smart design for the kitchen

Viners

Scanpan Amefa

Mason Cash The clever kitchen

As more and more manufacturers integrate technology into their products – what truly stands out in the kitchen is clever design. We highlight some must-have products

Be organised

From GEFU, this stylishly designed sink organiser comes in matt black plastic and high-grade stainless steel. The pieces, from GEFU’s SmartLine range, is super practical and immediately takes care of keeping any kitchen in order. It provides space for sponge, washing-up brush, dishcloth and detergent dispenser, stored cleanly and tidily while also making sure they’re always to hand. The hygienic drip tray makes sure that stagnant moisture is avoided and integrated ventilation slits provide for faster drying of utensils.

www.gefu.com

Laser sharp

From the Richardson Sheffield brand comes the new laser knife block. Ingenious and effective, laser knives continue to be the perfect time saving solution to an everyday problem, blunt knives. The blade cuts effortlessly through all kinds of food, and the micro-serration means the blade never loses its sharpness. The natural wooden block also has an iPad/cookbook holder on the front to make life easier for any homeowner.

www.amefa.com

Precision for pizza

Mason Cash bring us the Innovative Kitchen Pizza Cutter which features a mounded blade that enables you to cut pizza and flatbreads, as well as chop ingredients, such as dough, vegetables and herbs easily by rocking back and forth. The cutter also comes with a safety guard for the blade for safe storage in the home. The stainless-steel blade also features precision cut holes for measuring one or two portions of spaghetti and a series of holes for stripping herbs. To strip herbs, simply choose the correct diameter hole for the herbs and pull the herbs through from the top of their stalk.

www.rayware.co.uk

Perfect poaching – every time!

Scanpan are promising the ultimate – perfectly poached eggs. Talk about a gadget that makes life easier! This poaching insert is the perfect shortcut to beautifully poached eggs – without all the fuss.

www.scanpan.eu

Colour-coded and clever

Viners bring us the Assure Colour-Coded Knife, Peeler and Board Set. Including the Assure Duo Peeler, a unique multi-functional tool that will allow you to peel and prep with ease, along with a 3.5” paring knife that locks into the bottom of the peeler for safety as well as storage. Meanwhile, the utility knives are the most versatile knives in the collection. The serrated blade provides ultimate sharpness, while the straight blade knife offers supreme control for peeling, dicing and chopping. The chopping board features a practical carry handle suitable for hanging and neat storage. www.rayware.co.uk