Purple reign

“Kitchen accessories are all about functionality, but that doesn’t mean you should compromise on good looks and style when choosing the essentials for the hub of your home,” says Kitchen and Tableware buyer for Leekes, Rhian Griffiths.

“Making life easier in the kitchen is all about accessories that combine practicality with gorgeousness. Choosing pieces that are not only useful, but also bring eye popping colour into your kitchen, is what the new season kitchen and tableware ranges at Leekes are all about.”

“Purple has been a popular colour in home interiors for some time now; funky, bright shades are perfect for the summer months, whilst the sophisticated hues of aubergine take us into Autumn.”

Launched in conjunction with the popular daytime show of the same name, the ‘This Morning’ kitchen range by Prestige is an exciting collection of high performance cookware, non-stick bakeware and funky oven to tableware.

Trusted household favourite, Brabantia, has turned its attention from the bread bins and canisters that its known for with the introduction of a new casual dining range. The gorgeous ‘Get Together’ collection includes porcelain, cutlery, textiles and accessories in three contemporary colour ways which are selling fast – with purple leading the way. “The range is perfect for creating a mix and match look that’s ideal for everyday dining or saved for special occasions,” says Rhian.

As well as complete ranges, you’ll find lots of lovely purple pieces throughout the department; perfect for those of us who don’t want to go all out with full on purple but just want a hint of colour. Funky kitchenware experts, Joseph Joseph, have introduced purple into its best selling pieces with the chop 2 pot and scoop colander now available in the regal colour whilst Bodum has kettles, toasters, storage jars, coffee pots and more. Rayware’s colourful teapots are just the job for that longed for cuppa at the end of the day and they’ll bring a splash of colour to your kitchen too.

PICTURE CAPTIONS

This Morning by Prestige. Set of two lime gratin dishes, £15.00; set of six purple dipping cups, £15.00; purple terrine dish, £20.00; Oil and vinegar set, £25.00.

Brabantia Get Together range. Example prices; purple salad bowl, £15.95; purple oven glove, £9.50; purple/grey egg cup, £10.95; toothpick holder, £10.95; oil/vinegar,, £11.95; wooden party plate, £14.95.

Bodum bistro toaster, £45.00; bistro electric kettle, £35.00.

Rayware brights purple six cup teapot, £6.00.

The Leekes Summer Sale is now on – with more HALF PRICE offers than ever before. For more information on your nearest Leekes store call 0845 050 8240 or log on to www.leekes.co.uk.