After almost two years of living in my apartment, I walked into my kitchen last week and suddenly hated everything. It's like that sometimes. Catering to the whims of my fickle aesthetic tastes, I decided that I needed some new gadgets and pretty things to fill up my counters and cupboards. But of course, as someone who lives and breathes the ornamental, I wanted to upgrade my kitchen the fashion-person way—with appliances and objects that aren't just useful, but also stunning to look at. Making your morning coffee just hits different with a charming mug and a delightful milk frother and espresso machine. My mission translated into hours spent scrolling through Amazon, Nordstrom, Ssense, and more and amassing a cart full of potential buys. Ultimately, I found the exact pieces to upgrade my space.
Buying bulky blenders and pedestrian coffee makers isn't the only route anymore. The new companies balancing form with function have made beautiful gadgets and kitchen knickknacks a possibility. Now, every appliance is a chance to flex your design prowess, and I definitely have with the list of cool items below. From everyday pots and pans to didn't-know-you-needed-it finds from Amazon, keep reading for 27 beautiful (and extremely useful) things to add to your kitchen now.
Never make mushy or hard rice again. Not only does this make the perfect pot of rice, but it also can be used to make oatmeal, soup, and more.
It's a hefty price for a blender, but the glowing reviews speak for themselves.
Make your coffee, tea, and spices a decorative affair.
According to me, not enough people own good knife sharpeners.
Where was this all my life?!
Fashion people don't wash their dishes with just any sponges.
My weekly Starbucks budget has dramatically decreased.
Since berries seem to develop mold rapidly, extend the life of your fruit with this handy berry basket.
I never understood having an electric kettle until I went on vacation and used one three times a day. Boiling water is simple enough, but imagine making tea in one minute flat.
Save those kitchen scraps!
As someone without the privilege of having an ice maker in their fridge, I cherish a good ice mold.
Somehow, Smeg makes kitchen appliances look infinitely more stylish.
Barista in training.
I never knew I needed a plant-milk maker, but it's now at the top of my wish list.
It's all about presentation, and soups, casseroles, and roasts won't look any better than in this pot.
Air fryers do the work of a stovetop, oven, and toaster in one.
Aesthetically pleasing blenders are my weakness.
Pretty pans make me giddy.
In this heat, double-insulated mugs are a godsend.
Fresh-squeezed orange juice is a little everyday luxury.
The freshest bread storage.
It's the little things like this that truly transform a kitchen.
So pretty.
Keeping hydrated surely won't be hard with this.
I've been wanting this cute mug forever.
Tagines keep in moisture for succulent stews and juicy meat.
If you also spend a small fortune on sparkling water, here's your next wise investment.
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