If you work, live, breathe, and sleep science, well now you can eat it too. We've found a superb selection of science-themed tools, accessories, decor, and more to bring that oh-so-desirable laboratory chic into your own home. From flasks that would not look out of place next to a Bunsen burner, to test tubes that could happily sit on a specimen bench, we have some rather witty ways you can create your own food lab haven in which to conduct your own amazing culinary experiments.
OXO Good Grips 7-piece measuring beaker set
This playful set also has a practical use
We adore this colorful set from OXO Good Grips. It comprises of a one-cup, 2/3-cup, 1/2-cup, two-ounce, one-ounce, one-tablespoon, and one-teaspoon beakers. They do also have measurements in milliliters printed on them. Made of strong, transparent plastic, these are top-rack dishwasher safe. The beakers have a funnel-shaped top, and a handy spout for easy pouring. If your kitchen lab's cupboards are a little crowded, do note these nest inside each other for tidy and compact storage.
Ambesonne educational science apron
Ditch the lab coat for this iconic coverall
Forget your "Kiss the Cook" comedy aprons and err on the side of science. This protective garment is covered in utterly charming little science-themed illustrations, equations, and phrases. It's a standard unisex size of 31-inches long and 26-inches wide, and it's made of polyester. The black waist ties measure 28 inches each. There's an adjustable neck strap so you can get the fit just right. This apron is waterproof, and when you've finished your culinary experiments, it is machine washable.
Mammoth Design wooden spice tube rack set
Spice up your herbs with this test tube rack
If you think your kitchen can only be improved with the addition of some test tubes, consider this unusual spice rack. It is comprised of 10 durable glass vials in an attractive, top quality beech wood rack. The rack measures 8.5-inches long, and just under seven inches tall. The glass tubes each have a capacity of one ounce. These are ideal for storing your most commonly used herbs and spices, but they can obviously also hold liquid, so make for an amazing mixicology rack for cocktail hour.
Fred & Friends the obsessive chef bamboo cutting board
Don't leave chopping to chance
If you're the type of practical-minded person that believes if a recipe calls for a one-inch piece of ginger, or pastry rolled to eight inches in width, then that is exactly what is required, this is the chopping board for you. It measures 9-inches by 12-inches and is made of strong, eco-friendly bamboo. Etched on the board (to prevent wear) are a multitude of guidelines for different grid sizes and angles, guides for medium dice, small dice, brunoise, fine brunoise, batonnet, allumette, julienne, and fine julienne.
Periodic Tableware beaker wine glass
Enjoy your wine in good measure
This witty drinking vessel is the original beaker wine glass from Periodic Tableware. A geeky design classic, it's the super-scientific way to imbibe your wine of choice, whether that's chemistry-Cabernet or biology-Beaujolais. Every single glass is individually hand blown and shaped from soda lime and 3.3 Borosilicate glass. Joking aside, if you are looking to monitor your vino consumption, this 200ml/seven-ounce capacity glass has 50ml increment markings printed on the side.
StFlyBro math wall clock
This time piece is not formulaic
If you're the type of person that knows exactly what those weird long check mark symbols are, then this is the kitchen clock you have earned the right to own. With the time represented in mathematical equations, rather than just — scoff! — ordinary numbers, this clock offers a seriously geeky way to tell the time. This timepiece is made from MDF and has a diameter of 11.8-inches. Another great feature is that this clock operates silently, boasting a "No-Ticking CE Approved Mechanism."
Wink science flask salt and pepper shakers
Shake it up with this symbolic seasoning set
Obviously, we all know that sodium chloride is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, but even if this salt and pepper set is not scientifically accurate, it's still a fun way to add some scientific chic to your kitchen table. Each flask-shaped pot measures approximately four inches tall and two inches wide at the base, so you can do the math on how many grains of salt and pepper they might hold. They are made of BPA-free materials and have a rubber stopper closure on top.
Ambesonne periodic table cutting board
This chopping board is educational, period
This vibrant chopping board has such vivid and bright colors, it's a cheerful option for even a non-science themed kitchen. However, it's obviously the geeky side of things that we're interested in here. This board depicts the periodic table of the elements in the classic tabular display of the chemical elements. This means you can gen up on the symbol for calcium while you're slicing some cheese. It measures 15.5-inches by 11.5-inches and is made of scratch-resistant tempered glass.
Periodic Tableware shot glasses
Drink your Jagermeister from an Erlenmeyer
The next time you and your fellow science geeks gather for a few refreshing beverages around the kitchen table, just imagine the reaction if you busted out these bad boys. This set of four shot glasses is made up of two Erlenmeyer flasks, and two beakers. They are made from thick, laboratory-grade, borosilicate glass and can go through the dishwasher. If you're such a science buff you know exactly how much tequila you need to feel "happy", then note these have measurements up to 40ml on the side.
Mercer Culinary Mercer rules culinary ruler
Keep things precise with this official guide
This is created by Mercer Culinary, the go-to source for professional chefs. This trademarked ruler is what top restaurant kitchens use to keep standards high and produce consistent results. It offers useful information about conversion rates, cuts of meat, cooking and storage temperatures, and even some basic recipes. For anyone trying to achieve perfectionist results, there is also a wealth of data, and special cut-outs to denote the correct size and dimensions of food types.
Ambesonne biology tablecloth
Welcome germs to the table with this quirky cover
Not your Grandma's tablecloth, this contemporary covering has a quirky design made up of bacteria, viruses, germs, and other nasty micro-organisms. Strangely attractive, this tablecloth is on-trend in colors of burnt umber and grey. It is available in 52-inches by 70-inches, 60-inches by 84-inches or this 60-inches by 90-inches version. It's made from polyester and is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor use.
The appliance of science
We love all the products in this round-up, many of which would make good gifts. If you're looking to give your kitchen a laboratory look and feel, then the flasks, beakers, and test-tubes we've featured will do the job. Our overall top pick, the excellent OXO Good Grips 7-piece measuring beaker set not only looks the part, but is fully functional and offers tidy nesting storage.
Anyone looking to add some science-themed decorative touches, should consider the more aesthetic items we've highlighted. The Ambesonne periodic table cutting board for example, not only offers an educational element, but with its vibrant colors, will brighten up your work surfaces.
If you're all about precision, and cook with the same eye for detail as a scientist works, our measurement tools and guides should be of interest. We love the Fred & Friends the obsessive chef bamboo cutting board which offers measurements, angles, and useful guides for exactly what size your julienned carrot sticks should be. Bon appetit!
