When did colanders get so chic? These five pretty (and functional) models—good for washing everything from delicate herbs to piles of salad greens—aren't meant for stashing out of sight. Display your new colander on a hook or nail near the sink—one less thing to cram in the cabinet.
This Old Dutch brand hanging colander looks antique, but its special copper-plated finish won’t tarnish. $25; bedbathandbeyond.com
This hand-thrown stoneware berry (a.k.a. small) colander by ceramist Peter Sheldon has a food-safe inner glaze. $80; petersheldonceramics.com
No retro-style kitchen is complete without an enamelware colander. This one’s made in a centuries-old Austrian factory. $55; kaufmann-mercantile.com
Crafted from hand-polished stainless steel, this investment piece doubles as a stylish and striking fruit bowl that’s worth showing off. $320; rablabs.com
The porcelain “Threshold” model has a warm white look and, even better, an especially friendly price tag. Bonus: It’s dishwasher-safe. $13; target.com