The act of cooking food over heat, storing vegetables and brewing coffee all seem familiar, but some of the most popular August 2015 kitchen ideas suggest improvements to the way these processes are carried out. La Denise is a system for storing fruits and vegetables without electricity, while Dazin is prized as a clean cookstove that emits absolutely no smoke. Another example that does away with what seems like an essential is the Little Dripper, which makes an eco-friendly pot of coffee with a pour-over system.
Improvements to the kitchen can also be seen in upgraded appliances, tools and work surfaces like the Stingray BBQ multi-tool and the FRANKFURTER BRETT cutting board. In order to foster quality time between friends and family members, one of the placements from IKEA's new Sittning collection integrates a pocket for phone storage.
By adding an unexpected element to devices used in daily life, the top August kitchen trends succeed at bringing more enjoyment to the experience of cooking and eating.
Top 45 Kitchen Ideas in August
From Superfood-Growing Juicers to Solar Cooking Tables:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 30, 2015 — Art & Design
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Upcycled Food Containers
These Clever Containers Provide an Eco-Friendly Food Storage Solution
43
Udder-Mimicking Milk Dispensers
‘Vache à Lait’ Seeks to Recreate the Farm-to-Table Experience
42
Electricity-Free Vegetable Storage
This Device Allows You to Store Veggies at Room Temperature
41
Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
This Handy Workbench Contains a Number of Kitchen Accessories
40
Bacon Apple Rings
This Re-Designed Onion Ring Combines Sweet Fruit with Crispy Smoked Meat
39
Manual Coffee Grinders
This Ceramic Coffee Grinder Offers a Faster Way to Grind Beans
38
Machineless Coffee Brewers
'Little Dripper' is an Eco-Friendly Pour-Over Coffee Brewer
37
Self-Watering Herb Pots
The 'UHerb' Eliminates the Hassle of Regular Watering
36
Giant Sculptural Household Items
This Artist Recreates Daily Objects as Massive Sculpture Replicas
35
Superfood-Growing Juicers
Green Onyx is a Juicer That Also Produces the Khai-Nam Superfood
34
Solar-Powered Portable Cookers
This Lightweight Cooker is Designed for Outdoor Quests & Picnics
33
Vacuum-Sealed Thermoses
This Sleek Thermos Helps Keep Contents Hot for Up to Six Hours
32
Solar Cooking Tables
The SUNplace Table Cooks Food Like a BBQ Using Solar-Powered Clean Energy
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Zesty Pickled Zucchinis
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Two Pints of Sweet and Tangy Zucchinis
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Multifaceted Barbecue Tools
The Stingray BBQ is Seven Different Utensils in One
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Aerating Wine Coolers
The Quirky Icecap Wine Chiller is a Multifaceted Vino Accessory
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Cheeky Advertising Dishes
The Creative Coffee Mugs Display a Cup in the Life of Ad Professionals
27
Floating Flatware Utensils
The Cantilever Collection is Elevated to Avoid Table Contact
26
Sink-Mounted Cutlery Cleaners
This Handy Cutlery Cleaner Makes It Easier to Wash Cooking Utensils
25
Blackened Bamboo Tableware
This Set of Eco-Friendly Bamboo Dishware is Completely Black
24
Simple Strawberry Fruit Rolls
These Easy DIY Fruit Rolls Only Require Three Ingredients
23
Phone Pocket Placemats
IKEA's 'Sittning' Dinnerware Collection Promotes Authentic Connection
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Cookie-Covered Popcorn
This Recipe Celebrates National Junk Food Day with a Sweet & Salty Treat
21
Aquatic Yolk Separators
The Yolkfish Kitchen Tool is Ideal for Separating Eggs While Cooking
20
Marshmallow Omelettes
This Japan-Styled Egg Meal is Made Using a Sweet Campfire Treat
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Smokeless Cookstoves
This Clean Cookstove Prevents Exposure to Harmful Cooking and Heating Fires
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Aquatic Lid Lifters
These Kitchen Pot Props are Made to Look Like Octopus Tentacles
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DIY Watermelon Pudding
This Easy Fruit Pudding is Cooked and Cooled Using Only Three Ingredients
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DIY Paleo Protein Bars
This No-Bake Recipe for Healthy Paleo Protein Bars is a Crunchy Snack
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Roasted Cherry Smoothies
This Healthy Milkshake-Inspired Smoothie will Satisfy Sweet Cravings
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Banana Pie Pudding Pops
This DIY Recipe Combines Fresh Bananas and Vanilla Wafers
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Cheesy French Toast Sandwiches
This Hybrid Sandwich Combines French Toast with Ham AND Cheese
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Edible Sprinkle Bowls
This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Colorfully Edible Bowls for Ice Cream
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DIY Fruity Freezies
These Otter Pops from SUGARPOP are an Easy and Delicious Summer Snack
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Fried Alfredo Pasta Balls
This Remixed Chicken Alfredo Pasta Comes in a Unique Ball Form
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Whale-Shaped Chef Knives
The Kurouchi Kujira Knives are Adorably Crafted Out of Carbon Steel
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Cheesy Beer Pretzels
This DIY Recipe Elevates Traditional Pretzels by Adding Homemade Beer Cheese
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Shark Week Cocktails
This DIY Booze-Infused Shark Week Drink is Filled with Shark Gummies
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Cinnamon Pecan Pizzas
This DIY Dessert Pizza Trades in Savory Flavor for a Sweet Upgrade
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Tropical Spicy Guacamole
This Creamy Guacamole Combines Sweet Pineapple and Spicy Cayenne Pepper
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Fizzy Tea Beverages
This Recipe Uses DAVIDsTEA to Make Three Unique TeaPops Drinks
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Tomato Nectarine Gazpacho
This Chilled Soup Combines Exotic Fruits and Earthy Veggies in One Dish
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Boozy Homemade Granitas
This Summery Grantia is Perfect for Ice Cream, Seafood and Cocktails
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DIY Summer Rum Cocktails
This Recipe Uses 'Chic Choc Spiced Rum' to Create a Spruced-Up Beverage
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