Posted by: Karen Kirk

June 23

The humble water pitcher is one of my favourite kitchen essentials and styling accessory! They’re so versatile and can be used for a wide variety of purposes from serving up tasty beverages to creating fresh floral arrangements any time of the year. Whether you love modern or vintage styles, by having a collection of pretty pitchers on hand in a variety of styles and sizes, it’s a breeze to add a touch of charm and creativity to your dining table or bar when entertaining inside or out this summer.

Here are 5 fabulous pitcher perfect looks that will add summery charm and make a statement to your entertaining spaces all summer long.

kitchen with white pitcher in front of window with florals

1. Kitchen with white pitcher in front of window with florals

A classic white ceramic pitcher accessorizes this pretty Thermador kitchen adding a garden-inspired organic touch when arranged with florals from the summer garden.

Hand-painted floral Italian ceramic pitcher

2. Hand-painted floral Italian ceramic pitcher

Inspired by nature, this colourful Italian ceramic pitcher design is hand-crafted and painted in traditional colors and techniques in Deruta, a small town in Umbria that is one of the most vital centres for producing Italian ceramics since the Renaissance (15th century). Did you know? A ceramic pitcher will keep the temperature of your drinks, from wine to iced tea, much longer than any other natural material and preserve their taste and aroma for longer. Thatsarte.com

Footed stoneware pitchers

3. Footed stoneware pitchers

Serve up cold beverages or create pretty floral arrangements for your kitchen or outdoor rooms with these unique Alchemy stoneware footed pitchers from The Cross Design in Vancouver. When not in use they’re pretty enough to display on open shelves in the kitchen.

Glass pitcher wrapped in cane

4. Glass pitcher wrapped in cane

This lovely blown recycled glass pitcher, inspired by a vintage 1920’s Southeast Asian design is wrapped in a woven seagrass pattern that will make a statement on any garden party table this summer. PotteryBarn.ca

Clear glass pitcher with iced tea

5. Clear glass pitcher with iced tea

This hand-blown clear glass pitcher is a summertime classic when filled with sweet, icy-cold iced tea, lemonade, or Sangria. Williams_Sonoma.ca