1. Salter - £29.99
Those with small kitchens will know how much space scales can take up. This set frees up worktop space because it's wall-mounted and folds flat when not in use.
www.lakeland.co.uk;
01539 488 100
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2. Alessi - £83.99
The mirrored stainless steel finish makes these electronic scales as sleek and sexy as kitchen equipment gets. They’re beautifully designed and finished to a very high standard.
www.panik-design.com;
01908 307 020
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3. Uma - £91.77
Thanks to a digital display, metric and imperial measurements and a timer, this set has everything you want in an incredibly stylish package. Great for designer kitchens.
www.madeindesign.co.uk;
020-7043 0835
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4. Equilibrium - £60
Designed by Sebastian Conran, these scales combine modern good looks with a traditional balance weighing mechanism. The weights, which cost £23 for the set, are sold separately.
www.blisshome.co.uk;
01789 400 077
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5. Cobolt - £39.95
These talking scales have been designed with the visually-impaired cook in mind. Switch on the scales, add ingredients and the weight will be announced in a clear, male voice.
Onlineshop.rnib.org.uk;
0845 702 3153
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6. Typhoon - £23.70
Bright red and retro, these will add a touch of Fifties cheer to any kitchen. They’ll weigh up to 4kg and show metric and imperial measures. The set comes in a range of hues, too.
www.amazon.co.uk
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7. Salter - £95.99
As anyone who is watching their weight will tell you, calculating calories can be a tedious business. This device works out the nutritional content of your food by portion size.
www.e-scales.co.uk;
01352 838 013
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8. Eva Solo - £65
Made up of just three parts – a metal container, a glass jar with a weighing scale and a stainless steel spring – these scales are simple but striking.
www.wheredidyoubuythat.com;
0117 971 4011
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9. Cookworks - £19.99
With a clear digital read out and a solid glass plate, these scales are a good value buy. They boast a timer, a liquid measurement button and an add-and-weigh function.
www.argos.co.uk;
0845 640 2020
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10. Divertimenti - £79
Scales don’t get more traditional than this, made from cast iron, super shiny enamel and glorious chunky weights –which come in grams or ounces – they’d make Mrs Beeton proud.
www.divertimenti.co.uk;
0870 129 5026
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28 April 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
