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Apartment Kitchen Necessities
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These are all of the things I totally forgot about until I was already moved into my apartment! The kitchen is one of my favorite places to decorate, so this list combines function and accessories!
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Functional Items
 
Fun Accessories/Decor
 
Food Storage & Organization

Functional Items

These are things that have made my kitchen more functional and help me enjoy cooking more! 

 
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The best for mixing, but also storing air tight foods
Umite Chef Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids Set
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I went wayyy too long without a spoon holder and it is one of my cheapest but best purchases
Ceramic Spoon Holder
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Love gold or bronze measuring cups!
Magnetic Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set
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This is another great option for gold measuring cups
Gold Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15
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Love these and they come in all kinds of colors
KitchenAid Gingham Mini Oven Mitt
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Great for breaking up ground beef
Meat & Potato Masher, Heat Resistant Nylon
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Can't live without any of these pans! I use all of them weekly
NutriChef 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set - Carbon Steel, Silicone Handles, Oven Safe 450°F
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Great sharp knifes AND they are so cute
Astercook 13-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Set
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In love with this
MARTHA STEWART 14pc High Carbon Knife Set
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Great for filling up spice bottles, refilling my coffee syrups, etc. These make my life so much easier
KongNai 4-Pack Foldable Silicone Funnels
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I love love love garlic and this makes my life so much easier
Zulay Kitchen Premium Garlic Press Set - Rust Proof & Dishwasher Safe
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And of course you need a can opener
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Can Opener, Black
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Great if you have an irrational fear of chicken not being all the way cooked lol
Alpha Grillers Digital Meat Thermometer
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These are so handy and they remind me of my mom's house!
Pyrex Essentials 3-Pack Glass Measuring Cups
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The perfect dinnerware set
Metflavor Stoneware 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
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I love love love wooden utensils and these are perfect!
Wooden Non-Stick Kitchen Pan Toolset 7pcs
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This is such a random item, but I use mini spatulas for literally EVERYTHING
zYoung 4 Pcs Silicone Spatulas Heat Resistant
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Love this for olive oil
Sweejar 18 Oz Ceramic Oil Dispenser Bottle
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Love these for baking
Pyrex Glass
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Fun Accessories/Decor

These items make me want to be in my kitchen! I have fallen in love with the space!

 
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Prettiest coasters for kitchen, coffee bar, or living room
6 Wooden Coasters
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I love this lamp for on my kitchen counter when I am just waking up in the morning!
Gold Small Touch Control Table Lamp
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My favorite funny oven mitts!
Oven Mitt
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My favorite funny dish towels
Woven Dish Towel
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If you want a more subtle cute dish towel
Dish Towel
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The most perfect fruit bowl ever
YMXYJM Large Decorative Ruffle Bowl Beige
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Obsessed with using this while I'm cooking
Dosmix Retro Bluetooth Speaker, Vintage Yellow
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Firm believer in candle warmers making life 10x better
GODONLIF Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer
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The perfect utensil holder
Nucookery 6.4" Ceramic Utensil Holder Sand
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Love putting my utensil holder on this with decor
Mud Pie Scallop Marble Board Set, 12" x 5", White
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For a pop of color in your kitchen, this is perfect
Marble Vanity Tray, Blackish Green, 12x8"
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Perfect for some extra lighting in the kitchen! I use them under my cabinets
MCGOR 14.7in Rechargeable Motion Sensor Light
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I love this on my bar cart
Mixology 10-Piece Bartender Kit w/ Stand
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I use this in my kitchen and love it
Nawgnail Handmade Travertine Fruit Bowl 10"
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Food Storage & Organization

How I store all of my food!

 
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Love how minimalistic these look!
2 Pack Square Glass Storage Jars w/ Labels
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I put literally anything and everything in these!
CZZGSM 6 Glass Jars with 132 Labels & Bamboo Lids
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Another great larger option
CZHQSMZ 2 Large Glass Flour & Sugar Jars 1Gal
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I know this is extra, but it helps me see how many eggs I have left at all times rather than the paper carton it comes in
Utopia Home Clear Stackable Egg Container - 2 Pack
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I cannot express how much joy having my spices so organized makes me lol
AOZITA 14 Pcs 4oz Square Spice Jars with Labels
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These have the strongest magnets!! I put my spice jars in here and it works wonderfully!
HuggieGems 4 Pack Magnetic Spice Rack Organizer
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Absolute must have for saving space under the sink!
Ukeetap 2 Pack Pull-Out Storage Organizers
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Absolute must have for drawers
Besilord Bamboo Silverware Organizer 5 Slots
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Great for kitchen storage
Worthyeah Bamboo Dish Drying Rack & Organizer
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Perfect for skillet storage
Deco Brothers Pan Organizer Rack, Bronze
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