Colorful Countertop Small Appliances

Some of these helpmates have been serving up dishes and drinks since June Cleaver was in home ec. While many have since taken on more streamlined shapes and zingier colors, their M.O. remains the same: Get the job done and look cool doing it. With a rainbow of shades to choose from, there's one to complement any kitchen scheme or to mix in for an instant pop of color. Here, 13 of our favorite hardworking gizmos that manage to look lively even at rest.