If drinking more water is one of your New Year’s resolutions but you're struggling to stick to it, invest in one of these motivational bottles. The markings remind you to keep drinking throughout the day. Simply fill twice and you’ll hit your recommended daily target of two litres. These are available from HydrateM8.
In 2017, we grew increasingly aware about how damaging our bottled water consumption is to the environment. As a result, filtered, chilled and carbonated water taps are a hot trend for 2018. Want to find out more? These 26 facts reveal the impact of drinking bottled water.
The new year means time to de-clutter and maximise the space you have. Free up shelves in your fridge with these super-strong magnetic beer holders. Launched at the end of 2017, these double strips can hold up to six metal-capped bottles. They're available from Amazon.
Fermented and pickled foods, believed to improve gut health, have rapidly grown in popularity over the recent years. The trend is set to continue in 2018, with more people expected to produce their own ferments, such as kimchi, at home. Give it a go with a starter kit (this one is from Not on the High Street) and check out our complete guide to fermenting.
Indulgent fondues, gourmet mac ‘n' cheese and croque monsieurs have been appearing on more and more restaurant menus in recent months. If you love melted cheese and want to go one step further, make classic raclette dishes at home with the NutriChef Cheese Melter (available from Amazon). It's angled so you can scrape the oozing melted cheese straight over your plate.
Microgreens have been used in fine dining dishes for years and are now becoming increasingly popular with home cooks. They’re also one of the easiest greens you can grow yourself – so why not give them a go this year? Using this step-by-step guide you can get started with minimal kit, or opt for a beginner's pack such as this one from Johnsons (available from Amazon), which comes with a reusable tray and three packets of seeds.
Cold brew coffee surged in popularity in 2017 and looks set to be even bigger this year once the weather hots up. Unlike iced coffee, which is just poured over ice, cold brew is steeped at a cool temperature over a long period of time. Tech-fiends now have numerous gadgets to help them achieve the perfect cup, including this OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker (available from Amazon).
Ultra violet is the 2018 Pantone colour of the year, so expect to see lots of purple kitchenware, accessories and utensils hitting the shelves. We love this Breville toaster and kettle bundle from Amazon.
Vegetable spiralizers have been huge for the last couple of years, but we think it's high time to go back to pasta and noodles. Traditional counter-top rollers will help you roll the perfect ravioli, or you can let a machine do the hard work for you. Enter all-in-one pasta makers such as this futuristic gadget from the Phillips Viva Collection (available from Amazon). It makes spaghetti, penne, fettuccine and lasagne sheets from scratch – including mixing and kneading the dough.
As the minimalism trend continues in 2018, look out for an increasing range of space-saving and multipurpose kitchenware. Dishes such as these Creo SmartGlass bowls and trays (available on Amazon) are not only attractive for serving, they’re also oven and microwave safe and can be used to store food in the freezer.
Saucepans with detachable handles are also a must-have for anyone who hates clutter in the kitchen. This easily stored, three-piece set by Studio comes with an interlocking handle and the forged pans can be used on the hob or in the oven.
Expect the long-overdue war against food waste and the rise of root to shoot eating to continue in 2018. Reduce your output with a set of the original Food Huggers, designed to keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer.
If you use your tablet for recipes, it's time to keep it protected. Invest in a stand or mount and a screen protector to defend your tech from sticky hands, cooking splatters and spilt ingredients. The HydroGuard water-resistant pouch (available from Amazon) also has a handy hook, making it easy to mount on the wall. Now need recipe inspiration? Check out our latest collection here.
Fluffy kernels are in demand: popcorn was one of the fastest-growing snack products on the market in 2017. Make your own at home with an air popper, such as this one from VonShef (available from Amazon).
It was impossible to ignore the copper trend in homewares last year. If you’re a fan of this metallic colour scheme, fear not, it’s set to continue in 2018 along with gold and brass accents. Amazon has a wide range of pans, gadgets and kitchen accessories.
The Instant Pot and copy-cat multicookers are more popular than ever. These 12-in-1 devices promise to cook up to 90% faster than conventional cooking methods and can even cook items from frozen. The Pressure King (available from Amazon) is among the best reviewed.
Planning to remodel or upgrade your kitchen in 2018? Consider building tech into the design, such as an ultra-sleek pop-up charging stand with USB ports and a bluetooth speaker (available from Amazon).
It's time to say goodbye to oven gloves. Upgrade your kitchen kit with these heat-resistant mittens (available from Amazon), ideal for handling oven trays, hot pots and grills.
Latte art, including 3D designs, has been a huge hit on social media. Creative coffee-lovers are whipping up all sorts of cute animals from bears and cats to lions and giraffes. Create your own Instagram-worthy cuppas with this high-tech frother (available from Japan Trend Shop) and let your imagination run wild.
Ever find yourself hovering over the toaster to make sure your bread doesn’t burn? Treat yourself to a clear-view toaster. You’ll never need to scrape the black bits off bread or bagels again with ingenious appliances such as this Russell Hobbs model (available from Amazon).
Barbecue whatever the weather with an indoor grill. The Phillips Smokeless Grill (available from Amazon) promises to produce evenly grilled food without the risk of burning and with 80% less smoke. Using infrared technology and a consistent 230°C heat, the non-stick grill even gives meat and vegetables the authentic barbecue marks.
If you find yourself leaving glass bottles, cans and magazines by the bin for days in an attempt to be better at recycling, get yourself an integrated kitchen bin with helpful dividers (this Joseph Joseph model is available from Amazon). It'll give your kitchen a streamlined, simplified look and help you recycle more effectively.