The epitome of a kitchen essential: the humble chopping board. With various shapes, sizes and shades to choose from, finding the right chopping board for your needs may become overwhelming pretty quickly.

Should you opt for a wooden chopping board for food prep? Or maybe a colourfully labelled set to separate raw from cooked? Round, square, or the classic rectangle? 

With choices plentiful, we’ve rounded up the best chopping boards that are not only functional but also work as tasteful design pieces on display. Trust us, these are *made* to be styled on open shelves and benchtops.  

If you’re big on kitchen organisation, then the Index bamboo chopping board set by Joseph Joseph will be right up your alley. With each board tabbed to reduce cross-contamination and a handy display stand, it’s a space-saving and chic choice for your kitchen.

Got a penchant for the occasional roast dinner? This Peer Sorensen bamboo chopping board is perfect for roasts thanks to the grooves on the edges that will catch all the juices that may be produced. Think: no more countertop spillage.

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If being able to put your chopping boards in the dishwasher is high on your agenda, the Joseph Joseph Folio chopping boards will tick all the boxes. It’s dishwasher safe and comes in a slimline storage case making it ideal for apartment-living. Plus, this on-trend sage colourway has us in awe.

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If darker wood tones is more your style, this butcher’s block from Hard to Find is the perfect kitchen centrepiece. Use it to prepare food or as a serving board for platters - whatever you use it for, all we know is that you’ll want this on display.

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Tired of breadcrumbs flying everywhere with every slice? This bread board from David Jones features a catch-all crumb tray so tidying up is a breeze. A separate compartment is also available to store your bread knife for convenience.

If you have the benchtop real estate, we’d recommend opting for a full-size bench cutting board. This one from Kmart stays in place with its handy overhanging edge making food prep for the whole family easier than ever.

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Forget plates and plates of chopped veggies scattered across the counter, simply chop and store away in the handy in-built stainless steel tray. High-quality, durable and affordable, what more could you ask for?

For something a little bit different, this patterned cutting board from Society 6 features an eye-catching peach terrazzo design on one side for serving, and a functional wooden side for chopping on the other. Hang this adorable round number up to save space, or style on an open shelf with decorative canisters and a fresh bunch of flowers.

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