After almost two years of living in my apartment, last week I walked into my kitchen 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, along with a cart full of new pieces, but ultimately I found the exact pieces to upgrade my space. Buying bulky blenders and pedestrian coffee makers isn’t the only route anymore—the rise of new companies balancing form with function have made beautiful gadgets and kitchen knick-knacks a possibility. Now every appliance is a chance to flex your design aesthetic, 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. But not only does this make the perfect pot of rice, but it also can be used to make oatmeal, soups, and more.
It’s a hefty price for a blender, but the glowing reviews speak for themselves.
Make your coffee, tea or 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 suddenly 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 icemaker in their fridge, I cherish a good ice mold.
Somehow Smegs make kitchen appliances look infinitely more stylish.
Barista in training.
I never knew I needed a plant-milk maker, but suddenly it’s at the top of my wishlist.
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 of 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.
Tangine’s keep in moisture for succulent stews and juicy meat.
If you also spend a small fortune on sparkling water (like me), here’s your next wise investment.
