Dunelm's £5 tool will declutter your countertops & make the most of tight spots – plus it's half price of Lidl's version
And Dunelm shoppers can pick up the handy gadget for a fraction of the price of the Lidl version.
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Dunelm shoppers can maximise their counter space with a budget-friendly buy (stock image)
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You can maximise your counterspace and organise your belongings with this handy decor feature.
The Chrome Extendable Shelf is currently available for just £5 from Dunelm.
Product details
According to the product description, this shelf is "crafted with an extendable design that increases/decreases its length".
"This steel shelf is a great way to help you organise your kitchen items where space may be limited," manufacturers said.
"Made from steel and complete with a chrome finish, the shelf is suitable for a range of kitchen decor styles."
And you don't even need to install this decor buy, simply place on your counter to instantly double your surface space.
The shelf measures 16 centimetres in height, leaving plenty of space between it and your counter for additional storage.
You can easily wipe the homeware buy clean with a damp cloth.
Lidl version
Dunelm shoppers can make significant savings, with a similar buy listed for almost three times the price from Lidl.
The Livarno Home Extendable Metal Shelf is will be available for £14.99, from Thursday, July 24.
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Described as a "practical kitchen shelf", this buy is also used to give you the "most efficient use of your space".
As well as an extendable width, ot features three adjustable hanging hooks.
Manufacturers recommend using it to store small kitchen appliances "such as a microwave, panini press, or sandwich toaster".
The shelf is easy to assemble and comes with suction cups for secure positioning.
With a total load capacity of 10 kilograms, this shelf measures 41.5 centimetres in height.
Dunelm's top interior design trends for 2025
Maximalism
Maximalism is about unleashing your creativity and bringing joy to everything around you, day in and day out. Bold pattern combinations of florals, checks and geometrics set the tone with a bright joyous colour palette that holds everything together.
Don't mistake Maximalism for having loads of stuff, it's about mixing and matching florals, layering key pieces and storytelling throughout your home, and ultimately doing things your own way. Dunelm's new collaboration with Sophie Robinson is all about that.
Minimaluxe
The interiors world has witnessed the evolution of "minimalism" into a richer, more luxurious iteration. The goal is quiet luxury - simplicity with a sense of sophistication.
Minimaluxe focuses on creating spaces that are pared down yet warm, elegant, and inviting. Gloriously tactile textures, in a palette of warm neutrals, with hints of caramel and gold, complete the look. Introducing softer forms and round edges to avoid a space feeling overly stark
The Edit
Built on the philosophy that having fewer thoughtfully designed and well-made things helps us leave a lighter imprint on the earth. Interior design is shifting to be inspired by the natural world, and all its perfect imperfections.
Take Dunelm's The Edited Life collection, it focuses on natural materials like wicker, jute and linens - as well as décor pieces and hand-thrown pottery vessels that feature forms dictated by the artisan's mark. Soft relaxed fabric textures mixed with uneven wood grains help bring this neutral, look together.
New Nouveau
Blending 19th century inspired maximalism with a contemporary colour palette this collection takes inspiration from the ornamental art form from the Nouveau era. Rich and luxurious, blending a little bit of history with a more modern aesthetic you can mix and layer into your home.
Stylised Lily motifs adorn sumptuous textiles and wallpapers mixed with marbling & stained glass vintage style lighting for a vintage inspired look, with a modern twist.
More Dunelm buys
Plus, a £12 buy from Dunelm helps to make your home look bigger, and it's renter-friendly.
And you can make your garden chic with Dunelm's "elegant" rattan buy.
Dunelm has slashed the price of high-end garden furniture this summer.
Another Dunelm buy will leave your garden looking "chic" and lasts throughout the winter.
And a Dunelm furniture buy is currently scanning for £10 instead of £103.
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