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small kitchen essentials
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items I am freshly in a small Seattle apartment, so making this space a home has been a journey of mine. Whether it is unique items or magic ways to make use of space, here are my reccs!
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Coffee & Matcha Station
Vertical Space & Invisible Storage
Cookware & Tools
Countertop Aesthetic
Coffee & Matcha Station
Elevate your morning caffeine ritual with fun accessories, quality you can trust, and at a price you love.
Beginner friendly matcha set! The mottled green ceramic glaze looks absolutely stunning on an open kitchen shelf or desk setup, and the bowl features a smooth interior that makes it super easy to rinse out after your morning routine.
Authentic Green Matcha Whisk
The absolute gold standard for making smooth, vibrant iced matcha lattes at home. It is high quality, affordable, and should be on your subscribe and save list! This authentic Japanese first-harvest ceremonial grade matcha powder is sourced directly ...
Naoki Matcha Ceremonial Grade Green Tea 100g
Romanticize your morning routine with aesthetic iced coffee glasses. This 16oz glass cups with lids and straws set is a total hyperfixation item if you’re trying to build a cute home barista setup on a post-grad budget. The bamboo lids give it such a...
16oz Glasses w/ Bamboo Lids & Straws 2PCS
Make your drinks your own and have some fun! These colorful wavy straws are a crowd pleaser and makes your caffeine ritual that much more enjoyable. They are reusable, easy to clean, and great quality!
whimsical glass straws
Okay, real talk: if your matcha tastes like bitter grass or leaves a chalky, gritty sludge at the bottom of your cup, you need to switch to this immediately. It is literally the most vibrant, bright green color and blends so smoothly into oat milk fo...
Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder - Crafti
Vertical Space & Invisible Storage
Smart, renter-friendly organization hacks designed to maximize every hidden square inch of a tight city layout.
The ultimate hack for tiny city kitchens with zero counter space! This flexible silicone shelf uses extra-strength magnets to snap securely right onto the top of your stove. It creates an instant, sleek ledge to hold your daily olive oils, salt, pepp...
Silicone Oven Shelf - Magnetic
Standard paper towel stands take up way too much precious counter space in a small city kitchen. This sleek matte black dispenser mounts flat under your cabinets or directly to the wall using damage-free adhesive—no drilling required for renters! It ...
Cupboard Paper Towel Holder
The ultimate solution for that chaotic, unorganized mess under the kitchen sink. This L-shaped under-sink organizer is specifically designed with a narrow top and a wider bottom, allowing it to slide easily right around bulky rental plumbing and garb...
Pull Out Under Sink Organizer - 2 Tiers
In tiny apartments, every inch matters, especially vertical space IN THE CABINETS. So much empty space at the top of your shelves can be utilized with these baskets. You just slide them right onto your existing cabinet shelves. No tools or drilling r...
Under Cabinet Organizer Slide-Under Shelf Basket 2 Pack
Cookware & Tools
Cookware that is a worthy upgrade or great for use of space in a small apartment kitchen like I have. I always opt for silicon, wood, or metal as an alternative to plastic.
Spill your pasta no more. A total lifesaver for small city kitchens! Bulky colanders are a nightmare to store in tiny cabinets, but this silicone one collapses down completely flat. I love that the handles extend so it sits securely over the sink, ma...
Collapsible Silicone Strainer - 6QT Capacity
A must-have apartment kitchen essential that fixes the dreaded, messy utensil drawer. These stainless steel measuring spoons are magnetic, allowing them to stack perfectly together so they never get lost or tangled. I love the dual-sided design with ... narrow spice jars without making a mess. Bonus feature is the leveler too for precise baking and keeping your hands clean.
Magnetic Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set
Wood beats plastic, but titanium beats wood. If you are still using those old, beat-up plastic or wooden cutting boards that stain, hold onto gross bacteria, and make your kitchen smell weird, please upgrade to this immediately. This 2-in-1 cutting b...
Titanium Double Sided Food Grade Cutting Board
Countertop Aesthetic
A clean workspace leads to a clear mind, these countertop picks perfectly balance luxury design with everyday utility.
The prettiest way to hide counter clutter and keep your kitchen looking clean. This extra-large bamboo bread box easily tucks away bread, snacks, or counter top clutter so your countertops stay completely minimalist. The wavy fluted acrylic door give...
Corner Bamboo Bread Box
If all you crave is more counter space, you need this adjustable tiered shelf. It is a total space-saving hero because you can either use it straight against the wall or curve it into an L-shape to fit perfectly into a tight corner. It instantly clea...
Countertop Organizer, 3 Tiers, Moveable
Knock things over when reaching in the back? Reach no further. Deep cabinets or messy countertops just need a lazy susan in their life. It spins incredibly smoothly, has a sleek wooden/metal look, and fits perfectly inside standard rental cupboards o...
Lazy Susan Turntable, Pine Wood, 9"