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1. A salt and pepper marble wood tray to house these two essential seasonings in a chic container you'll be proud to leave out on the counter. An included brass spoon makes it easy to sprinkle these seasonings into any dish!
Note that this set should be hand-washed and not put in the microwave.
Promising review: "I love this little salt and pepper server. The quality is sturdy and beautiful and for the price, it is a beautiful statement as a gift or for your home. The price point is perfect and makes it truly a wonderful housewarming or host/hostess gift. I am very picky about quality and this product I give 5 stars. Will be buying many more." —Sancha88
Get it from Amazon for $45.99.
2. A colander that expands to fit the side of your sink so you can easily wash and rinse produce without it taking up much space. People also use this as a dish rack!
3. A slim magnetic stove shelf, a game-changing upgrade for smaller kitchens where counter space is at a premium. This magnetic shelf attaches to the top of your stove with zero installation required, giving you an aesthetically pleasing *and* functional spot to store small essentials while freeing up precious cabinet space.
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Check out a Tiktok of the StoveShelf in action!
Promising review: "This is perfect and I’m obsessed. Where has this contraption been all my life? We basically freed up the cabinet above the stove where we messily stored our spices/oils and such. Now, the things we use the most are right in front of us. And more things fit than expected! Like our olive oil dispenser, nonstick cooking spray, a whole canister of sea salt. Also it’s magnetic so you literally just snap it on to your oven. This was the biggest bang for your buck sort of organization product I’ve gotten for my kitchen!" —Katie M.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three sizes and in three finishes).
4. A pretty stainless steel measuring cup set, because you might as well have a set with ~a pop of flair~ considering how essential measuring cups and spoons are to everyday cooking and baking.
5. A gorgeous glass juicer so you can get the most out of your favorite citrus fruit, then easily pour the juice right into your cup.
6. Prismatic window film to let the sun cast vibrant rainbows across the kitchen while providing a lil' extra privacy. It still lets sunlight through, but you won't have to stare at your neighbors' sun-tanning on the back deck while you wash dishes.
Promising review: "When I’m standing at my kitchen sink, my view is my neighbors whenever they are on their deck. With this window cling on part of the window, now the neighbors have privacy and I have beautiful rainbows all over the counter and sink. It makes me happy! Great product! Great price! Easy to install!" —W. Macindoe
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).
7. The gorgeous Always Pan from Our Place, which will make you regret all the times you dirtied up six different dishes to make one meal. The Always Pan can do it all: braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve, and store. It's also sooo lightweight and compact and comes in *gorgeous* colors to match your aesthetic.
It comes with a beechwood spatula, custom stainless-steel steamer basket, modular lid, and of course, the pan.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman swears by hers: "I love my Our Place pan. It's a beautiful sage color that isn't an eyesore on my stovetop. I also really love the steamer basket, which is great for frozen dumplings, and the nesting spatula. No more sauce and grease dripping from the spoon all over the counter!" (Psst — check out our full Always Pan review for more deets on why we love it!)
Get it from Our Place for $120+ (available in eight colors and three sizes).
8. A microwave rice and quinoa cooker so you don't have to wait 20 minutes just to make rice or some other grain to go with your meal! Just pop this into the dishwasher, and you'll have hot rice, quinoa, couscous, other the grain of your choice ready in minutes! It's specifically designed so that water doesn't overflow in the microwave while cooking.
Promising review: "We love this rice maker! Prep time in just minutes. This has saved us so much time, especially when we need dinner done quick! The rice comes out fully cooked. In the beginning, it may take a few tries, since all microwaves are different, (setting at 800) as recommended, you'll eventually know what amount of rice goes with what amount of water, etc. I add salt to taste and a teaspoon of olive oil and it comes out delish! When done, just turn it over on your serving plate or just serve it directly from the container; afterward, just pop in dishwasher...no hard rice scraping to do. We've purchased other Lekue products and love them too! Highly recommend!" —Ani
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
9. A set of nesting mixing bowls in four ombré shades that, when stacked, are *very* pleasing to the eyes. Aside from their aesthetic, these have a few nice touches that make them easier to handle than the average mixing bowl — each one has a handle, a spout for pouring, and a black grip on the bottom so they don't slide around.
Promising review: "I love these mixing bowls. The packaging is very beautiful. The bonus for me is the black rings in the bottom to prevent the bowls from sliding around on the counter when you’re mixing/whisking. I bought them for making pancakes, but I use them for everything now. The set is a nice upgrade from using a regular soup bowl for mixing." —Sarita
Get the set of four from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 14 styles).
10. Swedish dishcloths capable of absorbing up to 15 times their own weight. They're more durable and last longer than the average dishrag, and the best part is that you can just toss them into the dishwasher for cleaning!
11. A flower trivet mat that doubles as cute wall decor when you're not using it to protect your table from hot pans.
12. An enviable Le Creuset salt mill (and matching pepper mill) in the color of your choice so you can match your current kitchen ~aesthetic~.
13. An absolutely beautiful set of handblown colored wine glasses worth treating yourself to. These will make your evening glass of wine feel even more special, and they'd add a lovely pop of color if displayed in a wine cabinet.
14. And a wine decanter designed to aerate your wine and release its natural aromas for an even better taste...but also because it's pretty.
15. A set of glass food storage jars with bamboo lids so you can upgrade your pantry situation with see-through storage — perfect for holding dried goods like pasta, sugar, flour, and cereal. It makes it WAY easier to find what you're looking for, and the organization will feel oh so satisfying every time you look at it.
16. The iconic, much-loved Balmuda toaster for my fellow bread lovers out there — this splurge-worthy Japanese gadget is known for creating the *perfect* piece of toast, using a method that envelops the bread in a thin layer of steam to toast the surface while preserving the moisture and flavor within. Your morning toast and sandwiches will never be the same.
Get a closer look at the Balmuda toaster on TikTok.
Promising review: "Holy moly! Best toast I have ever made. I did a comparison taste test with the Balmuda toaster versus my cheapie $60 toaster oven. You can really taste the difference in the toast with the texture and the moisture of the inside of the toast. Hands-down, Balmuda blew my other toaster out the water. So happy with purchase." —JL
Get it from Amazon for $299 (available in five colors).
17. Or a four-slice retro toaster with extra-wide slots to fit even those extra-thick bagels. It also has a dedicated bagel button, seven shade settings, and dual independent control panels so that person who likes their toast nearly burnt can do just that without affecting anyone else's breakfast.
Promising review: "Is it possible...a toaster can be...this sexy? Yes. Absolutely yes. This sexy toaster fit right in my farmhouse-style kitchen with its cool mint-green color and retro vibes. Pros: four slots, and they are the wide-and-long type, meaning those fancier breads fit without squishing the sides of your slice. It has a bagel setting, as well as a nifty reheat button so your toast doesn't get burnt or overly crispy if you aren't hovering over it and miss it pop up and have to retoast it. It is fairly easy to clean, just dump the tray, so no worries about crumbs or bits of bread burning in the bottom and ruining the perfect taste of your slice. The knobs have a neat texture and are adjustable so you can time it just right for Pop Tarts, toast, or toasted sandwich bread. Cons: My husband is a little jealous of how much I love this toaster, and has been asking me if it is better than him. What could I say? I mean it makes TOAST, all he makes is methane gas so... Maybe consider ordering a couples therapy workbook to go with this toaster when purchasing." —Alice R.
Get it from Amazon for $52.49+ (available in three colors).
18. A drip coffee maker that's not your average Mr. Coffee — the matte-white design with copper finishes gives it a sleek, modern look to suit its modern features, including Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility and Voice-To-Brew controls.
19. An investment-worthy KitchenAid stand mixer as gorgeous as it is useful, whether you're whipping mashed potatoes, mixing cooking dough, or making a big batch of meatballs — it's one of the best kitchen splurges, in my humble opinion, *especially* if you bake on the regular.
The 10-speed mixer comes with a flat beater, a coated dough hook, a six-wire whip, a bowl and bowl lid, and a pouring shield. The 5-quart stainless-steel bowl can mix dough for nine dozen cookies or four loaves of bread in a single batch!
I have this particular mixer in the Ice color and honestly can't imagine living without it now — it takes all the manual effort out of whisking ingredients and saves you a bit of time as you can work on other things while it's blending. If you've been on the fence about getting a KitchenAid, let this be the final nudge you needed to pull the trigger.
Promising review: "I have owned a KitchenAid mixer for well over 20 years and just upgraded to this one. We redid the kitchen and my accent color is aqua so this looks spectacular sitting on my counter. I wanted a little more power and this is perfect for me. I do a lot of baking so I couldn't live without a KitchenAid mixer. I also have the spiralizer and pasta making attachments. This is a work horse! I will never use anything but a KitchenAid." —T Jaye Brand
Get it from Amazon for $449.95 (available in 22 colors).
20. A beautiful patterned 10-piece mixing bowl set with spill-free lids and nonslip bases so your bowl doesn't move around while mixing up cake batter.
Promising review: "I cannot rave enough about how cute and perfect this plastic/melamine bowl set is! I was looking for something that nested, was durable but lightweight, had lids, and was the variety of sizes I needed. To boot, they have the nonslip rubber bottoms and an adorable floral pattern. The largest is ideal for huge salads, a whole watermelon, etc. The smallest is great for a handful of grapes. Perfect in-between sizes too. This definitely exceeded my expectations!" —Gretchen
Get it from Amazon for $41.94 (available in two designs).
21. A French-style marble butter keeper so you always have room-temp and perfectly spreadable butter on hand for your morning bagels and toast (because we all know the torture of trying to spread chilled butter).
22. A nitro cold brew maker to replace your daily coffee runs with café-quality cups of nitro cold brew made right at home! This stainless steel machine is chic enough to sit out on your corner and will save you money in the long run.
23. A fruit and veggie hammock so freakin' cute, it might even inspire you to start eating more produce. If an organized kitchen sparks joy in you, then you might wanna pick this up ASAP.
24. A wooden peg board insert you'll have fun setting up inside your kitchen drawers. Your plates, bowls, pot lids, and pans will be easily accessible, neatly organized, and safe from damage caused by bumping against each other, and you'll get that little kick of satisfaction every time you open the drawer.
Promising review: "My contractor cut these to fit the drawers and they are so beautiful! My friends say that they were so creative and my dishes don’t slide around in the very large drawers! An excellent investment and well-made product." —Ri
Get it from Amazon for $80.74+ (available in three sizes).
25. A wooden egg holder for a beautiful, rustic alternative to those foam egg cartons. Plus, you'll always know exactly how many eggs you have at a glance!
As shown above, you can also stack two of these on top of each other with eggs inside!
Promising review: "I love this egg holder. It’s simple but beautiful sitting on my counter with free-range eggs in it. I can look at their different colors, sizes, and shapes every day!!!" —Hazel J Gull
Get it from Amazon for $16.30.
26. And a rapid egg cooker made to take all the time and stress out of cooking eggs just the way you like them. This handy gizmo can cook you soft-, medium-, and hard-boiled eggs (up to six at once), and if you like poached or scrambled eggs, it can do that, too! You can even make an omelet in this thing.
27. An elegant set of square wine glasses that'll make you want to pop up your pinkie and pretend you're sipping on expensive champagne in your penthouse apartment. Very similar to ones sold at Crate & Barrel, these'll spare your wallet while making your morning OJ or evening merlot feel extra fancy.
Promising review: "We've had four of these glasses for over six months now and finally just added four more to our collection. These glasses are SO CHIC and are very similar to ones sold at Crate & Barrel but are MUCH more durable. Unlike the C&B glasses, you can cheers without feeling like the glasses will break. In fact, they've tipped over in the sink a few times and are still intact. They dry beautifully, sparkle after the dishwasher and we get so many compliments on them. I love them!" —Katie B
Get a set of four from Amazon for $44.98 (also available as a set of two).
28. A 10-piece utensil set to replace all those mismatched spatulas and spoons you've been using for years. Each tool has a gray silicone head and light beechwood handle for a sleek, efficient design.
29. Or a 32-piece set of stainless steel cooking utensils if you're starting from scratch and want a high-quality, durable collection that'll last you for many years.
30. An AeroGarden indoor herb-growing system, complete with its own automated LED light and water level indicator — no soil needed! Try your hand at growing your own herbs or small vegetables — all you have to do is drop your seeds in, fill the bowl with water and some plant food, and plug it in!
31. And a handy herb leaf remover to cut down your time spent on one of the most painstaking kitchen tasks: pulling herb leaves off their stems. It has eight hole sizes, so all you have to do is insert your stem into to smallest hole it'll fit in, then pull it through to have all the leaves stripped off for you!
My former colleague Britt Ross says, "I bought this as a gift for my sister's boyfriend, who loves to cook, and he was SO excited about it — check out the GIF above to see how well it worked for him! It also shipped really quickly and was packaged beautifully."
Collin Garrity is the St. Louis-based woodworker behind these lovely tools, and his other minimalist creations include whimsical ornaments you'll wanna keep around long after the holidays are over.
Promising review: "Just exactly what I was looking for. The wood is smooth and comfortable to use and just pretty to look at. Quickly becoming a staple utensil for my kitchen." —David and Amy Emler
Get it from Shop Collin Garrity on Etsy for $18 (available in three types of wood).
32. A set of stunning vintage-looking glass coffee mugs so you can feel *extra* fancy drinking your lattes, tea, or [insert drink of choice here]. With gorgeous embossed designs and matching gold spoon, these'll have visitors thinking you spent way more than you actually did for their high-end look.
Promising review: "These are so cute and look like an Anthropologie [version] for a fraction of the price!" —corriescott
Get the set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).
33. And a set of blooming tea flowers for an excuse to have an elegant tea party and break out the fancy cups — even if it's a party of one.
34. A Le Creuset enameled cast-iron braiser that'll become a staple in your kitchen, whether you're stir-frying veggies, cooking a casserole, or even baking a cake. It's as durable as it is beautiful, with a sand-colored interior that promotes caramelization, prevents sticking, and resists stains.
35. A Bodum French press if you're craving those rich flavors you just can't get with a regular drip coffee maker. It'll brew you a premium cup of joe in just four minutes. Just be sure to use good-quality coarse-ground coffee with this!
36. A super-sharp Miyabi birchwood chef's knife worthy of being your go-to knife in the kitchen. Capable of slicing through meat and produce effortlessly, the Miyabi knife is protected with 100 layers of steel and hand honed using a traditional three-step process called honbazuke.
37. Or a sleek all-in-one set of black knives that comes with everything you need for your kitchen cutting and chopping needs. Plus, the clear acrylic stand makes it easy to display this stylish set.
38. A Grosche moka pot, aka a stovetop espresso maker if you've been *dying* to whip up some delicious lattes and other ~fancy~ coffee drinks at home but aren't as excited at the thought of shelling out hundreds for an espresso machine. It's super easy to use, has a durable stone finish, and comes in some gorgeous shades, including speckled pink, gray, and mint.
Check it out on TikTok! The reviewer demonstrates how they use it on the stove for making espresso for their lattes.
Promising review: "Greatest purchase in the last five years!!! I have always been a coffee drinker but I recently purchased a moka pot to make iced espressos during the summer. Quickly it became an everyday thing! I love this moka pot more than any other item in my kitchen other than my actual coffee pot brewer! I had bought a cheap one elsewhere and that lasted about three weeks before falling apart. I spent a little more money for a quality product and have never looked back! I recommend this particular moka pot as it was slightly more than the cheap ones but less than some of the bigger name brands. It has lasted me two and a half years now without ever giving me a problem. Definitely a customer for life." —A. Arvy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 12 colors and five sizes).
39. A proper set of measuring spoons and cups from The Pioneer Woman that are perfect for any farmhouse-style kitchen (or any kitchen with bright colors).
40. An adorable set of beeswax food wraps, an all-natural, eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap that actually keeps your food fresh for longer. Cover up a dish of leftovers, cheeses, fruit, bread, herbs, or anything else you want to keep fresh in your refrigerator with one of these gorgeous wraps. You'll also be reducing your household's plastic use, so it's a win for the planet too.
These beeswax wraps are easy to wash as well — just wipe them down with a damp cloth or rinse in cool soapy water if they get dirty. They'll last for a year or more with proper care, and once you're done using them, they're completely compostable (you can also use them as a fire starter!).
Bee's Wrap is a small business based in Vermont that focuses on reducing plastic waste.
Promising review: "I love the bigger sizes. I wrap bread and it stays fresher longer. A wrapped cut head of lettuce or cabbage doesn't brown when the cut sides are tightly wrapped. Just these two uses are so good that I would recommend the wraps without having to emphasize the environmental aspect. I am trying my wraps on lots of veggies and anything that isn't wet or greasy. So far I find them really useful." —slix1
Get a variety pack with seven pieces (two small, two medium, two large, and one bread wrap) from Amazon for $26.99.
41. Finally, a cute measurement guide spoon rest that manages to be useful in more ways than one. It doesn't just give you a place to rest your ladle while cooking — it also comes in clutch if you have trouble keeping straight how many cups are in a pint or how many tablespoons are in an ounce (because same).
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