Popsugar Living Kitchen Accessories How to Stock Your First Kitchen If You're Moving In to Your First Place, Here's What Your Kitchen Needs 7 August 2019 by India Yaffe Image Source: The Container Store As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When I moved in to my first apartment, 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. 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, 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. Related: If You Live in a Studio Apartment, This Is How You Can Organise Your Space Lianyu 20-Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set Image Source: amazon.com Make sure you have some silverware in your home. We love this Lianyu 20-Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set ($18, originally $20) because it's comprehensive and affordable. Lianyu 20-Piece Silverware Flatware Cutlery Set $18 from amazon.com Buy Now Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Starter Kit Image Source: containerstore.com Separate said silverware with this easy Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Starter Kit ($40). Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Starter Kit $40 from containerstore.com Buy Now Secura Electrical Wine Bottle Opener Image Source: amazon.com Never have a difficult time opening wine again thanks to this Secura Electrical Wine Bottle Opener ($20). Secura Electrical Wine Bottle Opener $20 from amazon.com Buy Now NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System Image Source: amazon.com This NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System ($50, originally $60) is compact, easy to clean, and makes great smoothies. NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System $50 from amazon.com Buy Now Brita Pitcher Image Source: amazon.com Make sure your water always tastes good with this Brita Pitcher ($35). Brita Pitcher $35 from amazon.com Buy Now Eco Marble Cutting Board Image Source: containerstore.com This Eco Marble Cutting Board ($20) feels fancy, but is affordable and super useful. Eco Marble Cutting Board $20 from containerstore.com Buy Now AmazonBasics 8-Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set Image Source: amazon.com With this AmazonBasics 8-Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set ($40), you can make just about anything. AmazonBasics 8-Piece Non-Stick Kitchen Cookware Set $40 from amazon.com Buy Now The White Company Orford Set of 4 Tumblers Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Drink just about anything out of these versatile The White Company Orford Set of 4 Tumblers ($42). The White Company Orford Set of 4 Tumblers $42 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Nambé Pop 4-Piece Place Setting Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com The nice part about this Nambé Pop 4-Piece Place Setting ($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. Nambé Pop 4-Piece Place Setting $60 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now ProKeeper Baker's Storage Set of 6 Image Source: containerstore.com Keep baking ingredients, or chips and cereal, in this ProKeeper Baker's Storage Set of 6 ($48, originally $60). ProKeeper Baker's Storage Set of 6 $48 from containerstore.com Buy Now OXO Good Grips 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set Image Source: amazon.com Having this OXO Good Grips 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set ($25) on hand is always a good idea. OXO Good Grips 3-piece Mixing Bowl Set $25 from amazon.com Buy Now OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener Image Source: amazon.com 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 ($13, originally $22). OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener $13 from amazon.com Buy Now Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15 Image Source: amazon.com You're going to need this Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 15 ($30) at some point. 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