11 Beautiful Color-Blocked Tools to Upgrade Your Kitchen Space

Bridget Hallinan


If you’re looking to add a little personality to your kitchen, look no further than color-blocking. The design scheme is often bright, but not too busy, so you can still keep a minimalist aesthetic. There are coasters that look like geometric cubes, thanks to strategically-placed panels; it also makes for fun plates, adding a pop of color to your table setting. Pick seasonal colors to swap out from holiday to holiday, or go with neutrals to keep year-round. Read on for some of our favorites to buy right now.

Courtesy of West Elm/Kate Spade/Williams-Sonoma/Food 52
Courtesy of West Elm/Kate Spade/Williams-Sonoma/Food 52

Knife Set

Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma
Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

In addition to a color-blocked, well, knife block, this set also includes a four-inch paring knife, eight-inch chef’s knife, eight-inch bread knife, kitchen shears, and a sharpening steel.

Zwilling NOW 6-Piece Knife Set, $100 (was $281) at williams-sonoma.com

Coasters

Courtesy of Need Supply Co.
Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

These optical illusion coasters can be used separately as a base for drinks, or, combined to form a trivet for hot items.

Areaware Table Tiles in Multi, $18 at needsupply.com

Mug

Courtesy of Need Supply Co.
Courtesy of Need Supply Co.

If you’re into minimalism, this mug is made for you.

Sunao Dip Mug in Red, $22 (was $28) at needsupply.com

Napkins

Courtesy of Neiman Marcus
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Sferra’s colorblock linen dinner napkins are simple but bold, with a bright square of color set against a white backdrop. The magenta and gray versions are currently on backorder, but green and teal are still available.

Sferra Farrell Colorblock Linen Dinner Napkins, Set of 4, $66 (was $95) at neimanmarcus.com

Water Bottles

Courtesy of West Elm
Courtesy of West Elm

These futuristic-looking water bottles—which just so happen to be on sale—are available in two different color schemes on West Elm. The first is an indigo base with a white cap, and the other is a mint bottle with a coral cap (pictured).

Colorblock Stainless Steel Water Bottles, $25 (was $35) at westelm.com

Dinnerware

Courtesy of Food52
Courtesy of Food52

According to Food52, the pattern on these ceramics is referred to as “5 p.m. in January” because of the dusk-like color scheme, all soft pink and blue-purple. You can pick from a large mug, soup bowl, or dinner plate.

Helen Levi Handmade Golden Hour Dinnerware, $52-$62 (depending on item) at food52.com

Kitchen Set

Courtesy of Kate Spade
Courtesy of Kate Spade

This set includes an oven mitt, pot holder, and dish towel, decorated with sayings like “spicy,” and “à la mode.”

Ice Cream Stripe Kitchen Set, $40 at katespade.com

Striped Tumbler

Courtesy of Kate Spade
Courtesy of Kate Spade

This sleek tumbler is an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. It’s bpa-, phthalate- and lead-free, per the Kate Spade website.

Stripe Tumbler, $18 at katespade.com

Earthenware Pot

Courtesy of Terrain
Courtesy of Terrain

You can use this pot to start a mini indoor garden in your kitchen.

Matte Colorblock Pot, $14 at shopterrain.com

Cutting Board

Courtesy of Society6
Courtesy of Society6

There are two sides to this cutting board—a wood side made of layered baltic birch wood, and an “art side” with a smooth finish. The latter side is for display only, so make sure to use the other side while you cut.

Burnt Orange Color Block Cutting Board, $20 (was $27) at society6.com

Salad Plates

Courtesy of West Elm
Courtesy of West Elm

Each plate in this set has its own color-blocked pattern, ranging from a simple striped color scheme to a design reminiscent of chevron. The best part? They’re currently on sale for over 30 percent off.

Pastel Speckle Salad Plates (Set of 4), $30 (was $44) at westelm.com