Chrome looks great anywhere, and brushed metal often goes well with the rest of the kitchen’s hardware like hobs and grills. But of course, metal bins also come painted in every colour of the rainbow, and also in printed effects like marble, if that’s your style. Because it’s such a popular concept, there are dozens of styles to choose from, so there’s bound to be one that matches the style of your kitchen.

Bin bags are used to carry household waste, and can be used either on their own or within a container to collect rubbish. Double pedal bins are really handy for separating your recycling – put your cardboard in one and glass in the other, and you’ll save yourself a job later, and never forget to split your rubbish. The fact that it opens hands-free means you can use both hands to scrape the contents of plates and chopping boards straight in there, without touching the lid. They are not only a brilliant fit for our own 60L recycling bins but also many of the popular Simplehuman range. Also known as bin liners or refuse sacks, they are made from a durable material to reliably protect against splitting.Coming in rolls of 30, these handy strong liners will surely last you an extra few weeks to your standard supermarket roll. That bin in the corner of the kitchen probably doesn't get too much of your attention, but you rely on it several times a day.

The bags are easy to remove, tie up and dispose of, keeping areas cleaner, more hygienic and mess free. The funny thing is, it's also quite a big item to have in your kitchen, but might not have been such a big consideration when you were coming up with your designs for the room.We’ve got some smart designs for keeping your food, metal, glass and general waste separate, so all you need to do is put them in their proper outside bins when they get full.