Blow the budget

If you want your utensils and store-cupboard staples to hand while you’re cooking, but hidden away once you’re done, this freestanding tool cabinet from Bulthaup is just the ticket. It also holds crockery and glasses - and, when it’s time to move house, you can take the units with you. The b2 collection, available from autumn, comprises a tool cabinet, a workbench and an appliance cabinet. Pieces are priced individually, from about £3,600; 01780 727216, www.bulthaup.com

If you buy only one thing...

These table mats are ideal for an impromptu picnic. They store individually your plate, cutlery and glass. Once you have taken out the bits and pieces, you can flip them over and use them as place mats. Made from cotton and nylon, they can be thrown into the washing machine.

Available in floral beige and dark pink or floral blue and green. £17 for a set of 2 (55cm x 30cm), from Empty Me; 020 7386 7332, www.empty-me.com

Cheap’n’chic

Inspired by William Morris, these chunky domed paperweights are the result of a collaboration between Debenhams and the V&A museum. Combining the Morris patterns Cray and Brother Rabbit, they are enclosed in glass, giving added depth to the designs. Available in medium and large, from £15; 0845 605 5044, www.debenhams.com

The green room

Cleaners that don’t require detergent!

With these ecofriendly bathroom and kitchen cleaners from Pedlars (made from paper, cloth and pumice stone), you just add water. The bathroom set includes ceramic-stain, water-scum and mould removers. The kitchen set includes assorted melamine foam cleaners, a kitchen scraper and a scrubbing cloth for metalware.

Kitchen set, £19.95, and bathroom set, £14.95; 01330 850400, www.pedlars.co.uk

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