STAND AND DELIVER

IKEA BERGENES

You could get a flashy metal stand for your kitchen-based device. Or you could come to your senses, realise it’ll get covered in muck and plump for something cheap. This bamboo holder is sturdy and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

£1.50 / ikea.com

TRYONE GOOSENECK TABLET HOLDER

If you’re rocking an older device that you want level with your face while you’re chopping carrots, this stand can be yanked into submission for precision placement. It clamps to any worktop up to 75mm thick.

£25 / amazon.co.uk

MOFT SNAP-ON (MAGSAFE)

Another good option for propping up an iphone is this Magsafe foldable stand – which has the added benefit that you can take it with you and use it as a wallet. Moft also does self-adhesive stands for other devices. £25 / madebymoft.com