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15 OXO Small-Kitchen Essentials for Studio Living
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items 15 OXO picks for cooking, packing lunch and clearing up in a small kitchen. Start with what you need and measure your space. Links go to the US store; check regional availability and delivery. I may earn a commission from purchases through these link...
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Prep & Cook
Measure, Store & Take Lunch
Sink & Cleanup
Prep & Cook
For everyday potato, carrot and cucumber prep when a bulky gadget would be too much. This has stainless-steel blades, a built-in potato eyer and a hanging hole. I’d choose a simple peeler like this before filling a small drawer with single-use tools.
Y-Peeler
A useful pick if rice is part of your weekly cooking. The small square holes hold grains while water drains, and the pour spout helps transfer them into a pot. I’d check the bowl size against a tiny sink before ordering.
Rice & Grains Washing Colander
For scraping sauce, yogurt or peanut butter out of a narrow jar without reaching for a full-size spatula. The silicone-covered head and neck are easy to clean, and OXO lists it as safe for nonstick cookware. A small tool with several everyday jobs.
Silicone Small Spatula - Oat
Handy for snipping herbs and vegetables when you only have a small patch of counter to work on. The blades separate for cleaning, which matters more to me than extra gadget features. Keep food scissors separate from the pair used for parcels, and cle...
Kitchen And Herb Scissors
A sensible size for turning food in a small pan and serving noodles or vegetables. The silicone heads are designed for nonstick cookware, and the locking handle keeps the tongs closed in a drawer. I’d pick one versatile pair before buying a large ute...
9" Tongs With Silicone Heads
A compact board for fruit, a few vegetables or a quick snack. At about 7.23 by 10.75 inches, it makes more sense for small prep jobs than a big meal-prep session. Non-slip feet and a drip-catching edge are useful details; keep raw meat prep separate ...
Prep Cutting Board
One of the unglamorous basics worth checking before your first grocery shop. The cushioned handles and oversized turning knob are practical for canned beans, tomatoes and other pantry staples, and there’s a bottle opener built in. No battery or count...
Soft-Handled Can Opener
Measure, Store & Take Lunch
For small amounts of soy sauce, vinegar or oil when you want a repeatable dressing instead of a guess. The quarter-cup size has metric and standard markings that you can read from above. It takes much less drawer space than a full measuring jug.
Mini Angled Measuring Cup
Worth considering if you cook from recipes and want spice amounts to be consistent. The magnetic handles keep the four spoons stacked together instead of scattered around a drawer, and the measurements are etched into the steel. Choose these for dry ...
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
For a small amount of dry pantry food rather than buying a whole matching storage set. This 1-litre container stacks and uses a push-button seal. I’d measure the shelf and choose a size around what you actually finish; bulky decanted groceries can ta...
POP Container - Small Square Short (1.1 Qt/1.0 L)
For tomorrow’s lunch or the portion you do not want to cook again. The 3.3-cup size has a silicone gasket and two locking clips, and OXO lists it as microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Press the middle of the lid before closing the latches for the intend...
Prep & Go 3.3-Cup Container
For taking lunch to class or work without packing loose cutlery. The full-size stainless-steel fork, knife and spoon nest into a carrying case, keeping the set together in your bag. A practical companion to a lunch container if you regularly eat away...
Prep & Go Utensils with Case
Sink & Cleanup
For a sink corner that keeps collecting loose sponges and brushes. This separates the two, with an elevated sponge tray and a removable drip tray. Its footprint is 5.6 by 3.8 inches, so measure the ledge rather than assuming it will fit.
Sink Caddy
An alternative to a separate brush and countertop caddy if you want a matching storage setup beside the sink. The brush dispenses soap from its handle and comes with its own holder. I’d choose this or the separate caddy arrangement, rather than buyin...
Soap Dispensing Dish Brush Storage Set
For a few dishes after a solo meal, especially when the counter also doubles as your prep space. The aluminum arm folds down for flat storage, and the tray has a non-slip base. Measure the space beside your sink first; this is a compact drying option...
OXO Good Grips Compact Drying Rack with Dish Rest