Bring Beauty To Your Kitchen With These 24 Gorgeous Items
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Whether you live alone, with a roommate or spouse, or have a house full of kids, cooking is a way to not only satisfy your hunger, but bring pleasure to your days. It allows you to exercise creativity and create something nourishing and delicious.
But not all cookware is created equal. Much of what’s on the market is simply lacking in the kind of quality that will make it last for years to come.
Further, many products we’ve been using for years aren’t exactly safe — containing harmful synthetic chemicals that shouldn’t go anywhere near the food we consume, much less our bodies.
And lastly, there’s something to be said for appliances that are lovely and pleasing to you — that make your kitchen a place where you want to be.
With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 24 must-haves that will take your kitchen from being just another uninspiring room to a place of beauty.
01 | A dutch oven
For any kitchen to be complete, it absolutely needs a high-quality dutch oven. Make stew, sourdough bread, roast chicken, apple crumble, or any one-pot meal your heart desires in this incredibly versatile dish, crafted to last you decades.
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02 | Wooden cooking utensils
Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, wooden cooking utensils are sturdy, non-toxic, and have incredible germ-killing properties, making them wonderful additions to your upgraded kitchen.
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03 | A copper frying pan
Copper pans allow for more even heat distribution, leading to far better cooking quality. Not to mention, they’re simply beautiful to look at (while being non-toxic).
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04 | Vintage-inspired plates
Why eat off of plain plates when you can bring beauty to every meal, big and small, with these pretty, vintage-inspired plates?
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05 | A french press
French presses are not only eco-friendly (no need for disposable coffee pods), but they’re known for brewing bold, flavorful coffee that will make your morning coffee the best part of your day.
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06 | A wooden cutting board
A wood cutting board will keep your knives sharper for longer, help you stay away from those dreaded microplastics, and last far longer than a plastic cutting board.
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07 | A lovely tea set
Every woman needs a proper tea set to foster deep thoughts and lovely talks with kindred spirits.
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08 | A set of ornate silverware
Silverware all too often gets overlooked, but it’s one of the simplest ways to upgrade your kitchen and make every meal feel all the more delicious.
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09 | Embossed drinking glasses
There’s no need to drink out of plain glasses if you don’t have to. These gorgeous glasses will add a pop of color and beauty to your kitchen.
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10 | Linen napkins
No more paper napkins or makeshift paper towels folded up. Linen napkins cut down on waste while adding a touch of elegance.
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11 | A set of high quality knives
A good set of knives will change your cooking experience more than you think. If you haven’t already, it’s time to invest in a set that will last for years to come.
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12 | A non-toxic bakeware set
A quality, non-toxic baking set will help you create the tasty treats that you so deserve after a week of hard work.
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13 | A stand mixer
A quality stand mixer is an absolute must-have in any kitchen. Not only can it assist you in making a vast array of delicious goodies from buttercream frosting to bread dough, but the right one will last a long time.
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14 | An electric kettle
How else will you brew those streaming cups of tea, or those bold mugs of coffee? (And this darling retro kettle will make you smile every time you use it.)
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15 | A butter bell
Never worry that your butter will be too cold to spread again. A butter bell will keep your butter fresh, soft, and perfectly room temperature for easy use.
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16 | A runner rug
Not an appliance, but something that will add both warmth and loveliness to what otherwise would have been bare. A runner rug is a simple thing that will make a huge difference.
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17 | A decanter
While a decanter isn’t necessary to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, it certainly makes the experience all the more pleasant, allowing for the wine to breathe and its aroma to bloom.
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18 | A milk frother
You can just pour plain old milk into your coffee, but why not take the extra time to make your morning caffeine more decadent by frothing your milk?
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19 | A cast iron bread pan
You’ll never want to buy another loaf from the store again once you start making your own delicious bread at home. And a cast iron bread pan will help you make any kind of loaf your heart desires.
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20 | A casserole dish
Whether you’re making a chicken casserole, cinnamon rolls, or lasagna, a casserole dish will be your best friend.
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21 | A pasta maker
Homemade pasta ensures freshness — plus, the adventure of making your own pasta at home will make for a fun date night, or hands-on cooking night with the kids.
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22 | A spice rack
Keeping everything in its place and free of clutter or confusion will make your kitchen feel that much more pleasant to be in.
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23 | A set of mason jars
Storage is necessary in the kitchen, but rather than use that old, plastic Tupperware set, pick up a set of mason jars — which will be both aesthetically pleasing and safer for food storage.
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24 | A blender
For your smoothie, tomato soup, or pesto-making needs, a quality blender will be a purchase you won’t regret.
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In short…
Your kitchen should be a place you truly enjoy — a place that brings peace to your soul and a smile to your face. Which means that making it a place of beauty isn’t superficial, but necessary.