Heading into our fifth week of isolation, we're all spending plenty of time in the kitchen. The amount of baking on Instagram is enough to spur any reluctant cook back into the kitchen to whip up a batch of comfort food cookies. With all that cooking keeping you occupied, have you discovered anything lacking in your kitchen? Style director Louise Hilsz shares the latest accessories to give the hub of your home that Michelin star quality.
Kitchen Mixer
A vital piece of equipment for anyone who loves to bake. Or perhaps you have realised while you have been in lockdown you desperately need one. From baking to rolling out pasta, a kitchen mixer is a must-have for any home chef.
Kenwood Chef XL Sense Planetary Mixer, $1049. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, $1099. Breville The Scraper Mixer, $549. Smeg Dolce & Gabbana Limited Edition Stand Mixer, $2799.
Knives
Every home chef knows the secret to top skills starts with good quality, sharp knives. Invest in best you can afford and make sure you have them professionally sharpened.
Kai Shun Classic Chefs Knife 20cm, $359. Zwilling J.A. Henkels Twin Fin II Chef's Knife 20cm, $249. Miyabi Gyutoh Chef's Knife 20cm, $475. WMF Chefs Knife 20cm, $289.
PAINT
Giving kitchen cupboards a fresh coat of paint, or perhaps a feature wall is an easy way to breath new life into the hub of your home. And remember its only paint. If you don’t like the colour, it’s so easy to change without it being a daunting task. We are fans of keeping the kitchen looking light and airy, try Scandinavian-inspired colour to create a relaxed cooking environment.
TAPWARE
Being at home loading up the dishes day after day has put the spotlight on our tapware situation. We want a new and improved version, please?
Paffoni Red Kitchen Sink Mixer High Swivel Spout D, $535. Hansgrohe Metris 320 Kitchen Sink Mixer, $1368. Adesso Form Kitchen Mixer, $345. Phoenix Industries Vivid Sink Mixer, $485.
Tea Towels
They get a hard life, being the most used item in your kitchen. A pretty tea towel adds a stylish touch to any kitchen - here are just a few we are planning to order online next week.
Marimeko Pieni Siirtolapuutarha tea towel, $34. Rory Dobner Terrific tea tewel, $32. Gangzai Arti tea towel, $38. Trelise Cooper Lotis Flower tea towel, $15.