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If you’re wanting to add a little bit of brightness and vintage quirk to your kitchen, but don’t know where to start, these bold accessories will give you the ‘kitschen’ of your dreams.
If 2024 interiors – whether it’s dopamine-boosting bed linen or bold, stripey tableware – could be summed up in one word, it’d be maximalism. So it’s no surprise that kitschy kitchens are very much on the radar right now, with Pinterest citing it as one of the big interiors trends of this year. By ‘kitschens’ we’re talking striking pops of colour, retro and vintage knick-knacks adorning shelves and bold artworks dressing bare walls.
We’ve selected 10 of the best homeware finds that’ll help you fulfil your kitsch fantasies.
Anthropologie curve glass coupes
These wiggly stemmed glasses break from the traditional champagne flute and are the perfect vessel for funky cocktails or your favourite bottle of fizz.
Oliver Bonas Fulo bird green ceramic vase
A great way to add a pop of colour to your kitchen windowsill or shelves is with a brilliantly bold vase, and this Oliver Bonas number ticks all the boxes with its bold pink and green contrasting colour combination and kitschy bird motif.
Le Creuset traditional stovetop whistling kettle
You can’t get more kitsch than a stovetop kettle, and Le Creuset’s enamelled steel whistling version will certainly add a pop of colour to your home. Minimalists may like the more subdued Meringue or Flint colourways, but we can’t get enough of the bright and bold versions like Bamboo Green or Azure (pictured).
Yvonne Ellen elephant biscuit jar
An easy way to add kitsch touches to your kitchen is with fun, novelty biscuit tins or tea and coffee holders. These are the sort of things you can find plenty of in charity shops or at vintage fairs. We love this pastel pink extra-large storage jar that will make your pantry instantly more stylish.
Roberts Revival petite DAB radio
Smart speakers may adorn the surfaces of most homes now, but a good, old-fashioned radio still deserves a space on your kitchen counter. Roberts is known for its retro models, and this petite version is the perfect space saver.
Rockett St George pink cockatoo carafe jug
This funky water jug is a kitsch addition to any kitchen, perfect to serve from or to hold flowers. In the summer, take it al fresco and serve up a sharing version of your favourite cocktail.
ALB X Kitri cocktail embroidered tea towel
This 100% linen tea towel is definitely just for show. Featuring a cute cocktail illustration, it’ll look perfect folded up over your oven handle. Just don’t use it for the washing up!
M&S cotton with linen checked bolster cushion
We love a frilly cushion, and this checkered version from M&S will bring charm to your kitchen seating. This cushion is perfect if your space has an accent chair or banquette seating.
H&M porcelain cup
An easy and affordable way to add a little kitsch to your home is through mugs, and this bright orange stripey version from H&M does just that. To go full kitschen, opt for mix and match as opposed to full sets.
Sous Chef anchovies and mackerel salt and pepper shaker set
Vintage food tins are a great way to add a vintage twist to your kitchen, and these salt and pepper shakers are adorable. Designed to look like little tins of mackerel and anchovies, you’re bang on the tinned fish trend, too.
Shop Sous Chef anchovies & mackerel salt & pepper shaker set, £7.99
Maarten Leon – Holiday in a Glass No2 poster
Many of us are swapping gallery walls for bold and bright hero prints, and adding one to your kitchen is a great way to add a pop of kitsch to your décor. Desenio is a great site for affordable art with plenty of bright graphic options like this vintage-inspired piece featuring two miniature humans holidaying in ice-cold negronis.
Shop Desenio Maarten Leon – Holiday in a Glass No2 poster, £11.95
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