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Best budget kitchen accessories
Whether you’re helping family move into halls or just fancy upgrading tired kitchen utensils, we’ve chosen our favourite new season pieces that won’t crack the credit card.
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The chic tea towel: £2.99, H&M Home
Make washing up stylish with one of these vintage-inspired tea towels from H&M.
Some of our favourite designs feature cute animals, retro packaging and apt phrases like where there’s tea there’s hope. We so agree.
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The trusty toaster: £29.99, Bosch
Brighten up breakfast with these red or cream Bosch toasters.
Recently tested by the GH Institute, the models come with 6-stage browning control and a slide out crumb tray.
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The colourful cutlery set: £5.50, IKEA
IKEA’s new season range is ideal for students and those wanting to revamp their home on a budget.
This cutlery set comes in turquoise and green – perfect for a unique twist on the humble knife and fork.
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The non-stick frying pan: £30, Green Pan
Getting 89/100 in the GH Institute tests, Green Pan’s eco-friendly cookware is reliable and lightweight. Although more expensive than value models, these pans are more likely to last.
See the GHI review for more information.
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5
The multicoloured mug: from £1, Wilko
We’re almost sure that tea tastes better from a pretty cup…
Wilko’s website has a huge range of mugs to suit your colour palette. Choose from heart patterns, watercolour florals and polka dots.
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The philosophical pot holder: £2.99, H&M Home
We love the apt message on this piece of kitchenware!
Plus, it’s quilted on the reverse side so you can manoeuvre hot items safely from the oven. Also use as a table mat to protect delicate surfaces.
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The quiet kettle: £24.99, Bosch
We’ve all fancied a midnight cuppa, and now it’s no problem: this quiet kettle won’t wake the neighbours.
Receiving a high 80/100 in the GH Institute review, this model comes in three classic colours: black, white and cream.
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