Water jugs.
No longer utilitarian objects, these purpose-built vessels for the elixir of life can make quite a statement, says Rose-Marie Hillier.
1 Avanti ‘Aqua Sleek’ water pitcher
This mirror-polished stainless-steel jug easily transitions from the boardroom to the balcony and is dishwasher safe. 1.7L capacity, $45. kitchenwarehouse.com.au
2 Eva Solo carafe
Heat-resistant glass means this vessel can be used for water or wine as well as tea and coffee. The drip-free lid prevents spills when on the move. 1L, $70. until.com.au
3 Fink water jug in Ice Pink Satin
Originally designed in 1993, the late Robert Foster’s iconic design is kept current with new colours and finishes – this one is anodised aluminium. 1.45L, $374. top3.com.au
4 Noritake ‘Speedy’ carafe
A little bit retro with a whole lot of style. This blown-glass carafe is an elegant addition to any table and doubles as a nice little vase. 1.15L, $116. noritake.com.au
5 Christopher Vine ‘Eden’ jug
Vibrant colour and playful pattern are Vine’s signatures and this lovely porcelain jug has both. The wide handle makes pouring easy. 3.5L, $60. zanui.com.au
6 Glass jug
Drinks are sure to be more refreshing in this pretty glass jug, elevated by Rob Ryan’s gorgeous paper-cut artwork. 1.4L, $40. thestore.com.au
7 Nuance ‘Penguin’ pitcher in Brass
Made from 18/8 stainless steel, this pitcher features a removable filter to prevent ice and citrus slices tumbling into your glass. 1.7L, $102. petersofkensington.com.au
8 Water jug with filter
There are plenty of water-filtering jugs on the market; this polypropylene one is well-designed and costeffective. 3.3L, $15. kmart.com.au
9 ‘Urkiola’ pitcher
Patricia Urquiola’s edgy design for Georg Jensen is a work of art, with an eco-friendly PVD coating for durability. 1L, $315. georgjensen.com.au
10 ‘Diamanté Cylindrical’ water jug
Nice-looking and well-priced, this clear glass jug has an easy-to-grip handle that makes it great for families. 1.5L, $25. maxwellandwilliams.com.au