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From tea towels that are worthy of artwork status to understated checked designs and loud, luxurious prints, this kitchen accessory is the perfect way to add a splash of colour and personality to your home.
I’ve got something to admit: I’m one of those people who has tea towels shoved under the kitchen sink that are reserved for dish drying and spills. Then I have my decorative tea towels – the ones that hang lovingly over the rail of my oven, never to be used. You may dry your hands on them; you may even use them to get something hot out of the oven – but god forbid you should ever use them to dry your dishes.
Just me? I thought not. If you, too, have tea towels for all seasonal occasions and (correctly) believe them to be a decorative accessory that brings joy to your kitchen, then read on to find 11 that I’m lusting over right now.
Yvonne Ellen ‘Lobster/Bon appetit’ tea towels
Gorgeous pastel tones paired with a vibrant lobster print and cute bon appetit slogan, this tea towel pair will look great folded over your oven door.
Shop Yvonne Ellen lobster bon appetit tea towels, £16 for two
Katie Tinkler Illustration pasta themed tea towel
Express your love of pasta with this striped tea towel featuring a fun print of different pasta shapes.
Shop Katie Tinkler Illustration pasta themed tea towel at Holly and Co, £17
Dock & Bay ‘You Wash I’ll Dry’ tea towel
Dock & Bay is known for its quick-dry towels, so it makes sense that it launched kitchen versions. Available in a multitude of prints, we love this blue and striped version with a fun slogan.
Emma Bridgewater Carrots & Beets tea towel
Bright and fun, this tea towel is adorned with illustrations of carrots and beetroots in Emma Bridgewater’s signature print style.
Next set of 2 black slogan tea towels
This set of black tea towels will add a fun twist to your kitchen each featuring a cheeky slogan.
Dunelm set of 2 checkerboard tea towels
Add a pop of colour to your kitchen with these checkerboard tea towels. The terry fabric is super absorbent and durable.
Amuse La Bouche chess embroidered tea towel
Made from 100% linen, this tea towel combines style and practicality to create a lively, aesthetically pleasing kitchen accessory.
Shop Amuse La Bouche chess embroidered tea towel at Lamp London, £32
H&M scallop-edged tea towels
The scalloped edges in accent stitching is a stylish detail on these tea towels, which come in this beautiful pink or a neutral beige.
Harlie Brown Studio Belle Journée tea towel
This French-inspired tea towel features classic blue stripes, embroidered writing and an illustration of a croissant.
Shop Harlie Brown Studio Belle Journée tea towel at Anthropologie, £22
Damson Madder set of 2 ruffle tea towels
Clean up your kitchen in style with these Damson Madder tea towels. The pack of two features their signature prints – a blue and green bow pattern and a leopard print with pink trim.
Zara Home utensil print tea towel
Add a touch of culinary flair to the kitchen with this tea towel that features a charming print of kitchen utensils.
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