My baby sister recently moved into her first apartment and had to go through the process of building up a kitchen from scratch. As I helped her hunt and search for kitchen necessities, I was amazed by how many pretty kitchen gadgets were available. I mean, when I moved into my first apartment, I’m pretty sure I had everything from IKEA. But these days, kitchen gadgets can basically double as décor, they’re so dang beautiful.
Prepare delicious seafood dishes, tender chicken and creamy curries in this hammered copper cataplana. A traditional pan used in Portugal to make paella, it slow-cooks food while closed so all the flavors, aromas and nutrients are retained.
Handmade Ceramic Floral Colander
Every kitchen needs a colander or two, and this stoneware vessel has a lovely secret inside: drainage holes that are cheerful little flowers.
Kitchen Utensil and Tablet Holder
This modern cookbook stand puts your go-to gastronomical guide out of harm’s way while keeping your low-fi kitchen tools at an arm’s reach. It’s beautifully handmade with white stoneware that is finished with a subtle speckled glaze.
Made from a beautifully gold plated stainless steel, this grating pyramid has four grating, shredding and slicing functions for any type of cheese.
Serve up your coziest meals yet in this whimsical, mushroom motif soup crock.
A perfect cheese board, sandwich board or for cutting and serving fruits, meats or delicious pastry items. With carved handles on the top for display, hanging or carrying, this handcrafted board doubles as kitchen décor.
Haden Silt Green Dorchester Toaster
Taking inspiration from the British countryside, these appliances are colorful and beautiful. Pair with the matching electric kettle and drip coffee maker for a coordinated kitchen with plenty of retro style.
This egg separator is handmade and provides a rustic stoneware solution to help capture egg whites with confidence. A charming addition to your favorite baker or cook’s kitchen, it helps take the mess out of making meringues, soufflés and health-conscious omelets.
Gold Stainless Steel Strainers
Dipped in a metallic gold for an elegant, stylish look, these stainless steel strainers are as practical as they are pretty.
RIVSALT Himalayan Rock Salt Gift Set
Table salt that doubles as a work of art. From Rivsalt, this set comes with a Himalayan salt rock, stainless steel grater and wooden stand.
Le Creuset Cast-Iron Heart Cocotte
Add an extra dash of love to cooking with this darling heart-shaped Dutch oven.
Traditional Haitian Mortar & Pestle
Add flavor to home-cooked food—and a touch of beauty to your countertop—with this handcrafted mortar and pestle. Carved by artisans, each wooden tool is adorned with the flora and fauna of Haiti.
Forget the icing on top, it’s all about what’s underneath. A deliciously colorful cake rack that prevents condensation and sogginess because, let’s face it, nobody wants that.
This handmade ceramic tool lets you get the roast just right. Once you’ve tried the results—rich, deep flavor and silky texture—you’ll start adding it to all the things.
Create cauliflower or broccoli rice in seconds with this clever gadget. Simply place the fresh vegetables in the base, top with the lid and turn the base and lid in opposite directions.
This handy kitchen gadget is a 10-in-1 tool with interchangeable blades to help you whip up any dish your heart desires.
This set of pro-grade pots and pans in the most beautiful blush pink is essential for clean cooking. And how gorgeous are those gold-toned handles?
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Featured image via our home tour with Layne Kula.
