Bring your kitchen bang up to date with some monochrome magic

As ever, interior trends follow hot on the heels of fashion and this year is no exception. 2008 saw monochrome taking to the catwalk once again and now, a matter of months later, that classic combo of black and white is back in the shops and heading for our homes.

Luckily, the latest style in home décor is really easy to work with, particularly in the kitchen. For a full over-haul, consider timeless black and white checkerboard flooring, stark white counters, sleek black worktops and the very latest in stylish appliances and cookware. Alternatively, simply refresh your current fixtures and fittings with some cleverly chosen accessories. Either way, it’s all in the detail….

Work-top wonders
Considering most kettles and toasters are used on a daily basis, it makes sense to choose a style that you really like… and that you know can stand up to every-day wear and tear.

The Deco range from Prestige ticks both the good-looks and high-performance boxes and is now available in NEW limited edition White as well as existing Black.

Deco kettles
The cordless Deco dome and jug kettles have an ample 1.5litre capacity and 360° swivel base making them convenient for left or right-handed use. Other features include an easy-to-read water level gauge, a non-slip base, cord storage and an automatic boil-dry cut out.

Available in limited edition White or Black, SSP £45.00 (dome) and £40.00 (jug)

Deco toasters
Once you’ve chosen your Deco kettle, try partnering it with a matching Deco toaster for maximum retro appeal.

Deco toasters feature variable width toasting slots for either thick or thin bread, auto ‘pop-up’, a mid-cycle ‘stop’ button and reheat, defrost and bagel settings. They even have a high-lift facility so you can easily retrieve small items - such as crumpets – and a removable crumb tray for effortless cleaning.

The Deco 2-slot toaster is available in limited edition White or Black, SSP £35.00. A 4-slot version is also available in Black, SSP £50.00.

Deco utensils
New to the ever-popular Deco range is a selection of stylish Black utensils for all your cooking needs.

Produced from the finest materials and offering excellent performance, these tools are too good to hide away in drawers and so they all feature a loop for easy-hanging. For maximum convenience they also have ergonomic handles and all are dishwasher safe.

Prices start at SSP £5.99.

Now you’re cooking
Once you’ve got your counter-top kitted out in the latest black and white must-haves, it’s time to turn your attention to refreshing your cookware…

Black and white enamel roasters
With their sleek black exterior and contrasting white interiors, these smart roasters from Prestige are easy to clean and oven-safe up to 240°C/475°F/Gas Mark 9. They are also suitable for the dishwasher and come complete with the Prestige Lifetime Guarantee.

The range includes square and rectangular bakers, a large over tray and medium- and large-sized roasters with racks. Prices start at SSP £17.50 for the 9” x 9” Square Baking Tray.

Select Advantage Non-Stick Cookware
Whether you want a pan or skillet, the Select Advantage range from Meyer has something for you and is available in a beautiful black finish to match your new monochrome theme.

All pans feature a unique, heat-toughened glass-straining lid for ease and safety and both left- and right-handed cooks are catered for thanks to twin pouring lips. What’s more, the handles are riveted for utmost durability, and the triple-layer non-stick interior means the pans are perfect for healthy cooking without the oil.

The Select Advantage range is suitable for all cooker types expect induction and is oven safe up to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Dishwasher safe, easy to clean and accompanied by an unconditional warranty against manufacturing defect, prices start at SSP £17.00 for a Milkpan.

Meyer and Prestige products are available from all good department stores and retailers. For further details and stockist information, log on to Meyergroup.co.uk.