When I moved in to my first apartment [1], I knew what bedding I wanted and how I would arrange the throw pillows on my couch, but I had no idea what to do about the kitchen [2]. Having lived with a mom who's arguably the best cook I knew made me feel a little bit better when I went food shopping, as I'd spent my life watching her in the kitchen, but I still felt a bit bewildered. It got so bad that I had to leave Williams Sonoma when shopping for pots and pans. There are so many different options for what feels like kitchen basics [3], and I just didn't know what to do. So, if you're looking to stock up your own brand-new kitchen, I've complied a list of the 15 items you absolutely need, whether you're a proficient chef or can barely boil an egg.
What do I consider to be absolutely necessary for a kitchen? Well, silverware, glasses, plates, and bowls all fit that list. I also think having a can opener and wine opener will always be good to have on-hand. Plus, mixing bowls are great for baking, making pasta, and creating salads. If you feel overwhelmed by all your options, just keep reading to shop our edited picks.
Lianyu 20-Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set
Make sure you have some silverware in your home. We love this Lianyu 20-Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set [5] ($18, originally $20) because it's comprehensive and affordable.
Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Starter Kit
Separate said silverware with this easy Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Starter Kit [6] ($40).
Secura Electrical Wine Bottle Opener
Never have a difficult time opening wine again thanks to this Secura Electrical Wine Bottle Opener [7] ($20).
NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System
This NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System [8] ($50, originally $60) is compact, easy to clean, and makes great smoothies.
Brita Pitcher
Make sure your water always tastes good with this Brita Pitcher [9] ($35).
Eco Marble Cutting Board
This Eco Marble Cutting Board [10] ($20) feels fancy, but is affordable and super useful.
AmazonBasics 8-Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set
With this AmazonBasics 8-Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set [11] ($40), you can make just about anything.
The White Company Orford Set of 4 Tumblers
Drink just about anything out of these versatile The White Company Orford Set of 4 Tumblers [12] ($42).
Nambé Pop 4-Piece Place Setting
The nice part about this Nambé Pop 4-Piece Place Setting [13] ($60) is that there's one of every plate you need when starting out, and you can buy as many, or as few, as you want.
ProKeeper Baker's Storage Set of 6
Keep baking ingredients, or chips and cereal, in this ProKeeper Baker's Storage Set of 6 [14] ($48, originally $60).
OXO Good Grips 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set
Having this OXO Good Grips 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set [15] ($25) on hand is always a good idea.
OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener
You should always have a can opener in your drawer. You never know when you'll need this OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener [16] ($13, originally $22).
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15
You're going to need this Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15 [17] ($30) at some point.
M Kitchen World Heat Resistant Silicone Spatulas Set
If you're cooking, this M Kitchen World Heat Resistant Silicone Spatulas Set [18] ($11) should be in your kitchen.
Cuisinart 12 Piece Colour Knife Set with Blade Guards
A set of knives is practically a requirement. Start out with this Cuisinart 12 Piece Colour Knife Set with Blade Guards [19] ($20).
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/home/Best-First-Apartment-Products-From-Amazon-46472121
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Kitchen-Gadgets-Walmart-45820345
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/parenting/Best-Kitchen-Products-Amazon-2019-46097352
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Organise-Studio-Apartment-46140357
[5] https://www.amazon.com/LIANYU-20-Piece-Silverware-Stainless-Dishwasher/dp/B06XK6PXX8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=LAGF38ZHJPYN&keywords=silverware+set&qid=1565213119&s=gateway&sprefix=silver,aps,220&sr=8-3&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[6] https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/kitchen-drawer-organisers/bamboo-kitchen-drawer-starter-kit/12d?productId=11006555&ref=popsugar.com
[7] https://www.amazon.com/Secura-SWO-3N-Electrical-Bottle-Stainless/dp/B01261VEOG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wine+opener&qid=1565213355&s=gateway&sr=8-3&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[8] https://www.amazon.com/NutriBullet-NBR-1201-12-Piece-High-Speed-Blender/dp/B007TIE0GQ/ref=sxin_4_sxwds-bovbs?crid=388Q5YH9N6HQP&keywords=nutribullet&pd_rd_i=B007TIE0GQ&pd_rd_r=479b9bb4-cc18-49bf-a1bc-3f4c817a5555&pd_rd_w=5TYLH&pd_rd_wg=viXLR&pf_rd_p=b866bc3b-cfe5-45c1-897c-a8525a3335d9&pf_rd_r=TR29RBZVMVN6EKQ70MPQ&qid=1565211982&s=gateway&sprefix=nutri,aps,197&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[9] https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Pitchers-060258355093-Longlast-Free-Everyday/dp/B07QD2CMWL/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=brita&qid=1565213087&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[10] https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/prep-gadgets-and-accessories/eco-marble-cutting-board/12d?productId=11008850&ref=popsugar.com
[11] https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-8-Piece-Non-Stick-Kitchen-Cookware/dp/B074817DK1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3FY9AAYW46XFL&keywords=pans&qid=1565213397&s=gateway&sprefix=pans,aps,195&sr=8-3&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[12] https://nordstrom.sjv.io/c/1141873/1960196/23920?u=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/the-white-company-orford-set-of-4-tumblers/5288057?origin=category-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FHome%2520%26%2520Gifts%252FHome%252FTabletop%2520%26%2520Kitchen%252FDrinkware%2520%26%2520Glassware%26colour=clear&subId1=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[13] https://nordstrom.sjv.io/c/1141873/1960196/23920?u=https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nambe-pop-4-piece-place-setting/5120155?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort%26breadcrumb=Home%252FAll%2520Results%26colour=chalk&subId1=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_&subId3=product
[14] https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/prokeeper-bakers-storage-set-of-6/12d?productId=11006052&ref=popsugar.com
[15] https://www.amazon.com/OXO-1169600-3-Piece-Mixing-Yellow/dp/B002BFQR3G/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_pm?ac_md=3-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkMjAgYW5kICQyNQ==-ac_d_pm&keywords=mixing+bowl&pd_rd_i=B002BFQR3G&pd_rd_r=8af35ac3-75a0-4a98-b384-d09239e2b40f&pd_rd_w=ScV4T&pd_rd_wg=AjQwP&pf_rd_p=be5d8dec-444e-4770-91df-1e16a8c46da8&pf_rd_r=KSJPYSWWTJE0PK1YM663&qid=1565213053&s=gateway&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[16] https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Smooth-Opener/dp/B000079XW2/ref=sxin_2_osp20-d9cc00f0_cov?ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_&creativeASIN=B000079XW2&crid=2PCJ5CYOKMP72&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.d9cc00f0-a4d5-4c80-8dd6-bc932d6dfec3&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=can+opener&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B000079XW2&pd_rd_r=5c0604d7-8c62-4c4a-85dd-b5a8f93a5c7e&pd_rd_w=BCnOF&pd_rd_wg=BBdkw&pf_rd_p=c501273b-119a-4fc9-ad78-eda5006b0be9&pf_rd_r=9T5KC3X452ZTJC6CAMJN&qid=1565213218&s=gateway&sprefix=can+op,aps,200&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print
[17] https://www.amazon.com/1Easylife-Measuring-Stainless-Measurement-Conversion/dp/B01C5R8EOE/ref=sxin_4_osp20-205f6965_cov?ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_&creativeASIN=B01C5R8EOE&crid=1J78KFMMT3T0X&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.205f6965-8d14-4303-9f02-7dcb749a8c20&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=measuring+cups&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B01C5R8EOE&pd_rd_r=56e8f76b-220c-412f-b2ed-1283345ca8ec&pd_rd_w=iWhSe&pd_rd_wg=2wAav&pf_rd_p=c501273b-119a-4fc9-ad78-eda5006b0be9&pf_rd_r=A0CK0HHFW9VR4ZX448W1&qid=1565212027&s=gateway&sprefix=measuring+,aps,201&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print
[18] https://www.amazon.com/KITCHEN-WORLD-Resistant-Silicone-Spatulas/dp/B07C4MGL8N/ref=sxin_1_sxwds-bovbs?keywords=spatula&pd_rd_i=B07C4MGL8N&pd_rd_r=44d3fde7-6027-46fc-8056-e0b69bd9cf77&pd_rd_w=jg2Ra&pd_rd_wg=ZO7aH&pf_rd_p=b866bc3b-cfe5-45c1-897c-a8525a3335d9&pf_rd_r=Z92YBMBX8AQJ7EJTXBD7&qid=1565213436&s=gateway&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
[19] https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-C55-12PCKSAM-Guards-knives-covers/dp/B016OD70Q8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=knives&qid=1565214758&s=gateway&sr=8-4&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/home/How-Stock-Your-First-Kitchen-46473219/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_46473219__t_w__d_d_
