Guest Picks: Coral Kitchen Accessories
This pink-orange shade isn't just for beachy spaces — use it to perk up a tabletop or pantry too
Coral is my favorite hue right now, and I think it's just perfect for the kitchen. It's invigorating, warm and appetizing all at once! Fortunately for me, it's also on trend, so I can shop easily for gorgeous coral accents to decorate my kitchen and dining room. Here are my favorite finds. — Marie from Food Nouveau
Appetizer Set
This beautiful appetizer set would look just as good inside serving elegant cocktail bites as it would outside serving condiments for an informal barbecue.
Marimekko Kivet Orange and Berry Paper Beverage Napkins
Marimekko is producing some of the best-looking napkins right now. Their simple geometric patterns are striking, and this bold pattern of large coral circles over a berry background is no exception. They are absolutely summer ready!
Owl Measuring Cups, Coral
I've been eyeing these Owl Measuring Cups, which are cute enough to be left out on display. But the coral color? I'm in love.
Clinton Friedman Melamine Plates
How striking are these botanical plates? They're made of unbreakable melamine, which is just so practical. A grilled peach salad topped with a dollop of whipped cream would look heavenly on these.
Coral Dip Bowls with Bamboo Serving Tray
Coral bowls. Dips. Cocktails. Summer on the patio. Enough said.
Coral Chip and Dip Server
The larger plate is wide and shallow enough to act as a serving tray, while the smaller would be perfect as a dipping bowl. Together, they make for the best-looking chip and dip serving set ever.
Red Stripe Tablecloth
This tablecloth is labeled as red, but I think the neutral tone of the linen softens the color and turns it very close to the coral shade that I love so much. And linen makes your dining room instantly feel more elegant.
Underwater Sea Coral Collection Series C by Pixie Pixels
Coral prints grouped together make for a super cheap kitchen makeover.
Coral Nesting Bowls by Karin Lorenc
These colorful, handmade nesting bowls will brighten up any table.
Tea Towel with Coral Spring Flower Design by Alice Potter
Gorgeous tea towels make me enjoy the dishwashing chore. OK, not really, but why use a boring tea towel when you can have one that's so good looking?
Salt and Pepper Bowls by Paulova Ceramics
Don't salt and pepper bowls instantly make you feel like a chef? These glazed bowls would make a lovely host or hostess gift.
Potholders, Natural, Algae Print by Appetite Home
Here's another lovely combination of linen and coral that would look great as potholders or as trivets on a color-coordinated table.
"Nail-Polish" Cutting Board
Bring out your girly side in the kitchen with this cheeky cutting board. It's called "Nail Polish" — love it!
Tourne Coffee Cup, Terracotta
These handmade ceramic coffee cups, in a more neutral shade of coral, make me want to curl up in a comfy chair and watch the sun come up on a beautiful summer morning — over a lake and all. I can dream, can't I?
Banded Bedside Carafe
Bedside carafes are a tradition that takes you to another era, but the look of this one certainly brings you to 2012. I would gladly use it as my work desk water carafe or as a lemonade server on the patio.
Chalkboard Spice Jar, Coral
This wins first prize in the adorableness category! I would use it to store my spices, specialty ingredients or simply the bits and pieces that crowd my countertops and kitchen drawers. It's seriously irresistible.
Mellow Coral Apron
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Aprons don't have to be drab and boring. You may even want to keep this one on as a fashion statement when your guests arrive.
Solange Nut Bowl, Coral
I collect small, eclectic bowls, and I would love to add this one to my collection. It would be perfect to serve something that's a bright, contrasting color, such as pistachios.
Buttering Board, Coral
A versatile buttering board that you can use as a coaster, trivet or modern serving plate — why not? Group many together for a striking effect on the dining table.
DII Coastal Coral Variegated Weave Napkin
Yes, I still believe in cloth napkins — for special occasions, at least. These woven cotton napkins will brighten the room.
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