Nothing works as a better reminder to drink more water than a stylish carafe or pitcher on your office desk or bedside table.
These aesthetically pleasing pouring vessels will not only motivate you to keep up your water intake throughout the day, but will also elevate the look and feel of your home. While a regular drink bottle is great for days on-the-go, a carafe or pitcher will make for a chic new desk buddy that can be matched to suit your decor.
Here are 10 carafes and pitchers you need in your life now. These designs are so stylish that, in a pinch, they can also double as a vase!
1. J’ai soif carafe and glass, $79, Maison Balzac
This top-pick holds close to celebrity status in the carafe industry. Designed in homage to the traditional sets used in France during the 1900s, this handmade glass and carafe set will look picture perfect on your bedside table.
2. Essence Pitcher 1L, $249, Iittala
In celebration of its 140-year anniversary, Iittala have released a radiant amethyst pitcher that transforms from blue to purple depending on the light. Ideal for serving wine, water or juice with a long, elegant neck and thin glass design that keeps beverages perfectly chilled, this aesthetically pleasing product is well-worth the investment.
3. Ferm Living ripple carafe set, $75, Design Stuff
This stunning, modern rippled mouth-blown glass set will make the perfect desk buddy while you’re working from home.
4. Flinders decanter, $129.95, Plumm
Wine-lovers rejoice, this stunning hand-blown decanter was made using premium European crystals and is perfectly made for red wine.
5. Sallskaplig carafe with stopper, $9.99, Ikea
This old-fashioned carafe is sure to elevate your next dinner party, but also wouldn’t be out of place at family brunch.
6. Black striped pitcher 1L, $55, Renee Carloss
Available exclusively at Renee Carloss Creative, this chic range of ceramics are hand-thrown and painted in Central Portugal by a small, family-owned studio.
7. Veneziano carafe, $125, Casa e Cucina
This tall, hand-blown carafe comes in a range of jewel colours and is designed with thumb and finger indentations for easy use. They pair well with the brand’s handmade tumblers, which can be mixed and matched for a funky aesthetic.
8. 1L Glass carafe with stopper, $3, Kmart
This understated carafe from Kmart is so affordable you might as well stock up. Keep them on rotation in the fridge if you prefer cold water and add slices of lemon for extra flavour.
9. Dinosaur Designs large rock jug, $255, Bed Threads
Handmade from the highest quality resin with a wide lip and curved base, this marbled jug can hold up to two litres of liquid and is best suited for cold drinks.
10. Tierra Jug, $39.95, Myer
Bring the outdoors in with this tropical ceramic pitcher that will add a pop of colour to your dining table.