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Unpack your (new) knives and stay awhile.
1. A BoosBlock reversible cutting board that has both form and function. Use it to show off your butcher skills, or use the thick wood as a serving platter for your favorite apps.
2. A rolling kitchen island that can go wherever you need it. Double your counter space up top while storing appliances, extra dishes, tools, and more on the shelves underneath.
Wayfair
Promising review: "I'm super happy with this island. I did not have much counter space and basically have used this to extend that space so now there is more counter space for the holidays. The top is the same size as the counters and the additional shelves make the whole kitchen more functional and beautiful. It's sturdy and the wheels lock it in place." —Darlene
Price: $182.99+(originally $211.89; available in two finishes)
3. A coveted tried-and-true KitchenAid stand mixer that will come in extra handy when you want to whip up a batch of cookies.
Wayfair
Promising review: "Why I waited all my adult life to purchase this gem is beyond me! It beautifully appoints my 'baking' section of the kitchen, and so far I’ve made 8 dozen cookies and fresh homemade bread! If you’ve put off buying a KitchenAid because of the price, just stop right there and hit the BUY button!" —Sarah
Price: $449.99 (available in 15 colors)
4. A 16-piece stoneware dining set because those old plates you've been hoarding since college won't cut it for your first time playing host for the holidays. Plus, they're dishwasher safe and microwave safe!
Wayfair
This set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, soup bowls, and four cereal bowls.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this set. It's even prettier in person and goes perfect with my decor. I have washed them and seem to be holding up pretty well. So happy with my purchase!" —Taylor
Price: $58.54(originally $79.99)
5. A set of refrigerator organizer bins to make your fridge really spark joy. These pieces are stackable and will help keep things under control when you need to find space for all those leftovers.
Wayfair
This set includes two wide bins, two narrow bins, one can dispenser, one egg tray with lid, two ice cube trays, four bin/shelf liners, and one magnetic whiteboard and marker.
Promising review: "One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. They make organization super simple and my fridge looks amazing now." —Ashley
Price: $25.99 for a 14-piece set
6. A set of two black dome pendant lights that'll replace your kitchen's dated flush mount lighting. Perfect to give your kitchen island or peninsula the proper spotlight.
Wayfair
Promising review: "Bought these to hang over an island in our new house. I am in love!! They are simple and perfect to go with my farmhouse vibe. Cords straightened out immediately. They don’t put out a ton of light, but I think that’s due to the bulbs my electrician put in. These are hung on my sloped ceiling. Would buy again in a heartbeat." —Lisa
Price: $109.99 (originally $149.99)
7. A bar cart for those post-WFH remote happy hours. The mirrored shelves have enough room for your favorite glassware to be paired alongside your favorite bottle(s) of Trader Joe's reds.
Leasing Office / Wayfair
Promising review: "I absolutely love this bar cart! I was not sure if I was going to purchase it after reading some of the reviews. Some people said it was very difficult to put together, it was honestly super easy! I was intimidated before I open the box but once I looked at the instructions it was really easy. The bar cart is great quality and gorgeous! I easily recommend this purchase." —Leasing Office
Price: $112.99+(originally $239.99; available in eight colors)
8. A knife block set so there's never a ~dull~ moment while chopping, slicing, and dicing. Put this on your counter and your guests will know you're serious about sharpening your culinary skills.
Andrea / Wayfair
12-piece set includes:a 3-inch paring knife, a 7-inch santoku knife hollow edge, an 8-inch chef's knife, an 8-inch bread knife, six 4.5-inch steak knives, sharpening steel, and hardwood block.
Promising review: "Absolutely fabulous set. My husband is a former chef and we were looking for an everyday set for home cooking without spending a fortune. This set has been fantastic. High quality, great knives. Recommend highly." —Christine
Price: $85.98for a 12-piece set (originally $296.50)
9. A rolling kitchen cart for extra storage wherever you need it. Use the butcher top for space to prep while the bottom shelves can hold small appliances or display your favorite cookbooks.
10. A canister storage set with four jars that are as practical as they are pretty. The tallest one can hold spaghetti noodles, while the shortest one is great for coffee, candy, and other dry goods.
11. A stainless-steel trash can that has a motion detector for hands-free and foot-free disposal. What's a more adult way to improve your home than upgrading to a fancy trash can?
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12. A spice drawer organizer for easy access to quickly add flavor to your meals. Save yourself from spices toppling out of a cabinet every time you need to find your basil that's all the way in the back row.
13. An iconic Vitamix blender that can mix up whatever you throw at it — from a morning breakfast smoothie to a hearty *hot* soup.
Wayfair
Promising review: "I am a repeat customer for Vitamix. The first one lasted long past its 7-year warranty without a single problem and after double that time it was beginning to have issues. I love making smoothies and this is the only blender brand I have ever owned that easily blends my thickest concoctions! With the one-piece pitcher design I don't ever have to worry about the blade becoming unscrewed when removing it from the base and it makes cleanup a breeze." —Cynthia Anne
Price: $379.95
14. A nonstick bakeware set to help you grow your skills. Whether that's learning how to bake gourmet-level treats or just upgrading baking pans for heating up your favorite frozen appetizers, we won't tell!
Generation / Wayfair
The 10-piece set includes lids, two baking/cookie sheets, four cake pans, one muffin/cupcake pan, and two loaf pans.
Promising review: "This bakeware set is well-constructed and attractive. My muffins and cakes come out beautifully and they are not burned on the bottom and they come out of the pans with ease. I highly recommend this set." —Denise
Price: $44.95 (originally $90) for the four-piece set and$99.95(originally $220) for the 10-piece set
15. A ceramic nonstick cookware set because you don't have to spend a ton of money to get every size pot and pan you'll really ever need.
Wayfair
The set includes two saucepans, two saute pans, one stockpot, two skillets, one steamer, and four lids.
Promising review: "I am absolutely amazed at how good this cookware is and how easy it is to clean and it is nonstick. This was a housewarming gift for my niece, and she cooked dinner with her new cookware, and she loves it. Thanks again Wayfair for another great purchase!" —Robert
Price: $119.95(originally $340)
16. A set of stainless-steel measuring cups and spoons so you can both accurately measure your dry ingredients *and* take IG-worthy flat-lay shots for your next home-cooked meal.
Wayfair
Set includes 14 measuring cups (1/8 cup, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1 cup) and spoons (1/8 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 3/4 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 tablespoon, 1 tablespoon) plus two rings, a leveler, and conversion chart.
Promising review: "I was really surprised. They are very well-made and heavy. I love this set and the spoons. They are just as shown and I love the different sizes and the extras that they have." —Tracy
Price:$26.99
17. A liquid measuring cup set that will save you from dreaded math conversions with markers for both ounces and cups. They're stackable, so they also won't take up too much storage space.
18. A stainless-steel mixing bowl set with enough sizes to prep everything from a couple of eggs for breakfast to grandma's famous potato casserole for your family dinner.
Patti / Wayfair
The six-piece set includes 3/4-quart, 1.5-quart, 3-quart, 4-quart, 5-quart, and 8-quart bowls.
Promising review: "Nice flat bottoms. Shiny. Great shape with wide sloping sides, not straight up down, for easy mixing. Basically, of the six, two are quite small. Perfect for mixing up tuna, stirring up dressings, or beating an egg. Three of the six are a nice medium-large size. Perfect for mixing up cakes, cookies, etc. or larger potato or pasta salads. The last bowl is extra large — great for just about a big batch of anything. I also love using these bowls as cloches — keeping plated foods warm, doing a final steaming of microwaved foods, or protecting a cake or pie on a countertop. These are very versatile and easy to store. Extremely satisfied with the quality of this product and happy with this purchase." —Patti
Price: $30(originally $36.99)
19. A Staub 6-quart Dutch oven that will become the envy of your friends, even if all it does most of the time is aesthetically sit on your stove top.
Wayfair
Promising review: "I needed a big pot for soup and loved this one. The pig handle is adorable, but the important part is that it holds the soup and does a great job of cooking it. Bought a different one for a friend and a smaller one for me for smaller meal prep. WE all like our cookware!" —Diane
Price: $399.95 (originally $571)
20. A Le Creuset 4-quart stoneware dish to carry you through casserole season in style. The lid also means you can store leftovers in the fridge without battling with plastic wrap or Tupperware.
21. A glass Pyrex storage container set for a more sustainable way to store and heat up leftovers than those plastic takeout boxes you've been hoarding.
Wayfair
Set includes one 8.1-ounce, one 48.7-ounce, one 56.8-ounce, two 16.2-ounce, two 32.4-ounce, and two 24.3-ounce containers with lids.
Promising review: "I love these! I'm done with plastic containers. These are great and they stack into each other with the lids on so you don't need much cabinet space to store them. Leftovers stored in these glass containers can be put in the microwave to rewarm. Fantastic!!!" —Rebecca
Price: $46.06(originally $49.99)
22. A utensil drawer organizer that can keep your cutlery clutter-free while also giving you space for those bigger grown-up utensils. Think serving ware, whisks, measuring spoons, and more.
23. A mini food processor because sometimes you just don't have the patience for chopping and it's okay to take the easy way out.
24. A chrome bakers rack storage shelf for when your counter and cabinet space just isn't enough. Extend your kitchen with this multi-use rack that can hold appliances, decor, and even plants.
Maria / Wayfair
Promising review: "This is just what we needed to free up some counter space in our tiny kitchen. It’s easy to assemble (use a rubber mallet to fully seat the shelves) and looks great. The wood shelf on this is a quality piece, made from bamboo, unlike others that are nothing more than particle board. This is the one you want!" —John
Price: $132.99
25. A kitchen utensil set that takes the guesswork out of finding the right tools. Plus, aesthetically it doesn't get better than a matching set.
Wayfair
Six-piece set includes: two mini-turner spatulas, a 13.25-inch long turner, ladle, and a pair of slotted and solid spoons.
Promising review: "They are better build quality than all plastic utensils. The angles of the spatula will make it easier to fit pots and pans." —Nicholas
Price: $44.95(originally $79.99)
26. A set of 10 cabinet pulls to switch up the look of your kitchen in an hour. Bonus: They are renter friendly, too. Just swap them back before you leave!
Wayfair
Promising review: "I love these, they have looked amazing in every picture I've seen. They look amazing in person, I love them on my uppers and my drawers. I just hate them on the lower cabinets. They stick out pretty far which in all other kitchens with countertops that have an inch or more of overhang wouldn't be an issue. My counter tops have a quarter-inch of overhang so these really stand out. Install was easy, shipping quick, each drawer pull has a bit of variation which looks authentic. Quality is 10 out of 10." —Megan
Price: $20.99+ for a pack of 10 (available in five finishes)
27. A 6-quart slow cooker to finally make one of those set-it-and-forget-it TikTok recipes you've been favoriting.
28. A set of red and white wineglasses for your next fancy girls' night or at-home happy hour. Even that cheap red blend deserves a proper glass to breathe and aerate to its full potential.
29. A set of three stainless-steel colanders so you don't have to worry about noodles going through big holes. Also great for washing fruit, veggies, rice, and more.
Rose / Wayfair
Promising review: "I feel like you can never go wrong with this style of colander! Really love them, they were totally worth my money. Highly suggest for someone who loves to wash your fruits or veggies, drain your noodles or meats super easily and quickly while cooking! High quality very easy to clean. Was very grateful I found these!" —Bailey
Price: $16.57
30. A geometric knob to help add more interesting angles to your pantry cabinet or cookware cabinet without having to invest in a whole reno.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
