Kitchen Shopping Ideas

We're expecting big things from these small, cool brands!

With five presets, this kettle towers over the competition.

I used to put these in the "probably unnecessary" gadget category. But I was very, very wrong.

Delicious single-serve coffee, without the hassle of using pods!

The collection includes drop-dead-gorgeous mugs and an elegant French press, too.

It's something you might not have heard of.

Hop on over to Bed Bath & Beyond and snag your own mini bunny waffle maker ASAP!

Hurry and snag yours while you can!

Bonus: It's on sale!

It was the single most requested product!

Game-changer!

It's part of Samin Nosrat's new collection.

Say hello to Honey.

Grabs yours while you can!

“If you never want to guess what 4 ounces of chocolate looks like ever again, I suggest getting one.”

Seriously, everyone needs one on their countertop.

I'll be enjoying it for a lot longer than the wine subscription I had originally won!

The heat is on!

Classic All-Clad quality with a ton of spiffy new upgrades!

These cookspace essentials keep on giving!

There's nothing better than the gift of great coffee.

For those nights when you can't choose between chip flavors.

It is a revelation.

Chopped salad, your way.

We were totally won over by the consistent and complex flavor of the brew.

Snag it before it sells out!

Today I learned that there is a corner of the Internet that is obsessed with a certain butter dish.

Cabinetry usually adds up to about half of kitchen renovation expenses, so if you have a small budget, you’ve got to find ways to cut costs. Shop sales, check second-hand and salvage stores, try a demolition auction, or find ways to get a custom look from big box sources.For kitchen cabinet sources, click here. Home Depot Big box stores like Home Depot have frequent discounts on stock kitchen cabinets.

I recently installed under cabinet lights in the kitchen of my rental apartment, and for a relatively small investment, they have made a big impact: They provide lighting for such kitchen tasks as dish washing and food prep, and their ambient glow is a pleasant alternative to the harsh overhead lighting I relied on previously. Fluorescent, halogen and xenonTOP ROW1. NON LED Countertop Light, $20 from IKEA2. LEDme Button Light, $54 from WAC Lighting3.

Not only does the faucet you choose for your kitchen affect the overall look of the room, but if you cook a lot (or if you don’t own a dishwasher), the convenience of its design will affect you every day. For our 2016 faucet guide, we’ve taken both form and function into consideration—and to raise the stakes even higher, set a price cap at $200. These options meet the trifecta—they’re pretty, practical, and very well-priced.

Perfect for grilling, baking, cooking and everything in between!

They hide your garbage, but that doesn't mean they have to be as unsightly as what's in them.

Bye-bye, fussy equipment and tools!

You'll never run out of coffee ever again!

For those who can't go out to the grocery store right now.

The kitchen: it’s the laboratory of the home, where we “work” to create meals for ourselves and those we live with. Conversely, it’s also often the social hub of the home, where friends gather at parties or even where you might like to hang out solo, just reading a book or listening to the radio. With these dual purposes in mind, it’s often tricky to strike the right lighting balance.

The official names: Artichaut and Nectar!

A souped-up version of our favorite kitchen staple!

More meals! Less effort!

The dual-purpose pieces will save you space and effort.

I, like most adults who came to age in the time of Instagram, am a sucker for an aesthetically pleasing household item.

It’s been immensely popular in recent years, and if you’re still holding tight to your love of the blended hue, then prepare to be totally smitten with SMEG's latest limited-edition collection.

Eco-friendly and chic!

Time to really own your morning coffee routine.

Fun fact: You don’t need to be a professional chef to take advantage of some of the smart tools used in restaurant kitchens. And no, we’re not talking about $200 knives or fancy sous vide machines. We’re talking about the inexpensive, everyday sort of stuff that’ll make your time in the kitchen neater, easier, and just a tad bit better. See, many of the gadgets and tools that professional chefs use in restaurant kitchens can be just as useful to us casual home cooks.

If you’ve been to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in midtown Manhattan, you’ve probably marveled at its permanent collection, which includes some of the most iconic and immediately recognizable works, ever — there’s the melting clocks of Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, the soft-focus pastels of Claude Monet’s massive Water Lilies triptych, and everyone’s go-to poster from their freshman year, Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

The only thing better than a stylish kitchen utensil is one that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily, IKEA is brimming with inexpensive, Scandi-style kitchen essentials that probably cost less than your fancy morning coffee. From wine racks to colanders, here are 13 go-to kitchen wares at IKEA for under 10 bucks.

Every once in a while I come across an organizer that seriously makes my heart skip a beat. It’s rare, so when it happens I have to take a minute to tell you guys about it. Earlier this year, I waxed poetic about this $10 flatware organizer for narrow drawers, which I’ll still talk about to anyone who will listen. And just a few weeks ago I came across this wire under-shelf basket … in copper! Yes, I’ve seen under-shelf baskets before.

When it comes to buying furniture, some pieces stay with you for a year or two, and some for a lifetime. But when it comes to buying furniture on a budget, more can fall into the former camp. And while some inexpensive options might be required to get started while you save up for more investment pieces, it’s also nice when those inexpensive pieces can grow with you.

Last spring when my mother was in town, she offered to help me make an epic month-long supply of freezer meals. While preparing for the task, I came across a recommendation for a kitchen tool that I’d never seen or heard of before. Now they make me happy every time I have an occasion to use them. They’re so delightfully handy, I’ve even given them as gifts.

You don’t have to remodel to add a lot of extra counter space and storage space to your kitchen — all it takes is a kitchen cart. These little workhorses are a great way to make a small kitchen more workable, or just help you get the most of your space no matter what size it is. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite kitchen carts (and islands), in a range of prices to suit pretty much any budget. This hardworking IKEA cart is perfect for smaller kitchens.

IKEA’s new kitchen cabinet system hits the stores on February 2nd. To help you plan your dream kitchen, as promised in our earlier inside scoop post, we’ve got need-to-know details ahead of time. Here’s inside info on everything from price to measurements, features to finishes, along with plenty of photos. Let the new kitchen designing and dreaming begin!