Sometimes it’s the smallest details — such as cheerful tea towels — that make the biggest difference when making a kitchen feel comfy and inviting. Tea towels are deceptively versatile linens, useful for much more than simply wiping up spills. Dress up a bottle of wine with a tea towel wrapped round its center, for instance, or use a skillet gift wrap and also make it an eco-friendly portion of your gift. You may also chill a bottle of white wine in about 30 minutes by mixing it in a damp tea towel and putting it in the freezer — just don’t forget it’s in there! Following is an assortment of splurge-worthy tea towels to match any personality. — Kathryne from Cookie and Kate
Keep Calm Gallery
Keep Calm Tea Towel – GBP 9
Here’s the ubiquitous Keep Composed and Carry On poster at tea-towel form.
LEIF
Lattice Tea Towel – $25
This bold, bright green towel using a geometric print by Avril Loreti would be a great hostess gift for a neon-loving friend.
Anthropologie
If You Wash, Dishtowel – $18’ll Dry
This vibrant, smart tea towel would be a ideal gift for a roommate who has a sense of humor.
Gretel Home
Ebony Kettle Tea Towel – $20
This Thomas Paul towel is a tea towel times two! I really like the whimsical, white and black design along with the piped edges.
bambeco
French Stripe Tea Towel, Slate – $20
I adore this French Stripe Tea Towel in slate. It is an absolute classic, and I believe wholeheartedly in the phrase printed across the bottom: “Tout est mieux avec des rayures” — or,”Everything is better with stripes.”
Crate&Barrel
Marimekko Pieni Unikko Red Dish Towels, Set of 2 – $36
Following is a listing of two predominantly reddish, published tea towels from Crate & Barrel. This popular poppy print from Marimekko would include a bold dash of color to any kitchen.
Etsy
Handy Kitchen Conversion Chart Tea Towel by Knife – $18
This tea towel makes it useful by offering a quick conversion chart.
Etsy
Why Yellow Gorgeous Yellow Flour Sack Towel by B.Haven – $10
Why, thank you! I can imagine this sunny, cheerful green towel will make me grin whenever I put in my kitchen.
Etsy
Linen Tea Towel, Chalk Filigree on Unbleached Linen by Flower Press – $15
This gorgeous linen towel is printed using a delicate and pretty floral design. It is sophisticated without being fussy, and it might make a great gift.
IKEA
ELLY Dish Towel – $3.49
These are classic blue striped tea towels. You can not beat the price, and they are very pretty in real life. I use them in meals photos all the time.
West Elm
Phrase Tea Towels, “Clean Up Your Act” – $9
West Elm’s tea towel looks demanding at first glance, but I really like the irony. I might have to purchase one, simply to function as a reminder to clean up after myself!
Pigeon Toe
Ink Blot Tea Towel – $26
For your more cerebral friend, here’s a Rorschach-inspired tea towel black and white.
MoMA Store
Tomato Tea Towel – $12
This is a cheerful and bright tea towel by Uzyel Karp and Diego Beauroyre.
Etsy
Linen Tea Towel, Tea On The Go by Slide Sideways – $18
This adorable tea towel Slide Sideways would seem at home in a sunny, retro kitchen.
Mjölk
Kauniste Laululinnut Tea Towel, Blue Birds – CAD 24
This gorgeous hand-printed tea towel is coated with whimsical blue creatures.
A+R
Tea Towels, Box – $32
This collection of 2 bright, grid-patterned tea towels would be a great housewarming gift for a contemporary art lover.
Etsy
Dot Dot Dot, Organic Cotton Tea Towel by Oelwein – EUR 16
This cheerful, understated white and black tea towel features a smattering of dots across the upper .
Etsy
Paper Towels Are For Lint Lovers, Red Flour Sack Towel by B.Haven – $10
This silly reddish tea towel is simply too adorable. I really like the striping at the bottom along with the shimmering message.
TOAST
Twill Stripe Tea Towel – GBP 12.50
This tea towel with blue stripes is completely classic. It would be very pretty wrapped round a bottle of white wine in the summer.
Contemporary Dishtowels – $20
Quiz yourself using this handy tea towel in oatmeal linen. Printed with conversions, this tea towel can make itself doubly beneficial in the kitchen.
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