I’ll admit when it comes to domestic duties, ironing is the one chore I avoid at all costs; I’ll even go to such lengths of wearing the same clothes all week :). Another annoyance with ironing is that the boards are a bit of an eye sore or a real cupboard filler (don’t even get me started on coat hangers).

The Italian design firm Casaleonti have released a novel selection of new ironing boards and covers that will let your ironing board serve as an ornament when not in use.

Okay so the new boards don’t make ironing any more fun but they do look cool. The range goes by the name Ironic and so far consists of a Cactus (pictured) and a surf board. When the boards are not being used they wouldn’t look out of place in most trendy apartments.

If you’re a bit of a sid the sexist you may consider this a perfect valentines gift, but don’t complain if you get a slap.

[Casaleonti found via GadgetCandy]