Categories: Kitchens

Kitchen Essentials List: 27 Items You Actually Need For Your New Home

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James marcus

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Whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or just dipping your toe into the cooking arena, there are some basic kitchen essentials that we all need.

Moving into a new home, your first apartment or starting college, this in the kitchen essentials list you’ll need to get your new kitchen and your cooking up to scratch. So we’re not looking to spend a fortune. A reasonable price so Ikea and Amazon are the best places to go for the essential kitchen tools.

With room to add more kitchen items later down the line of course. Depending on your love of cooking.

This list also covers the absolute basics for if you haven’t the time to cook. (If you’ve just moved into your first home, then you probably haven’t.) You still need to eat from something right?

Everything You Need: General List Of Essential Kitchen Items

Those are the kitchen essentials I go by. If you’re a home cook pro then you already have those items and might only need a couple extras. This is a full list of kitchen essentials by category.

Kitchen Utensil Essentials List

  • Can opener
  • Garlic press
  • Knife block set
  • Ladle
  • Mallet
  • Wooden mixing spoons
  • Potato masher
  • Peeler
  • Pizza cutter
  • Kitchen scissors
  • Serving spoon
  • Slotted/ Draining spoon
  • Spaghetti server
  • Silicone spatula
  • Tongs
  • Fish slice
  • Whisk
  • Bread knife
  • Chopping knife
  • Paring knife

Kitchen Cookware Items List

  • Saucepans
  • Frying pan
  • Dutch oven
  • Wok
  • Skillet/ cast iron pan
  • Casserole dish
  • Roasting tin
  • Stockpot
  • Grilling pan
  • Baking sheet pan
  • Pizza tray

Food Preparation Items

  • Salad spinner
  • Colander
  • Chopping boards
  • Wooden chopping board
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Ice cube tray
  • Oil dispensers
  • Trivet
  • Splatter guard
  • Apron
  • Oven mitts/ oven holders

Kitchen Extras

  • Corkscrew bottle opener
  • Wine bottle stopper
  • Ice-cream scoop
  • Hand juicer
  • Bag clips

Bakeware Essentials

I like to bake every now and then. The odd pie and cake. But I’m nowhere near a baking expert. When it comes to baking this is the only time when I follow the exact recipe.

From personal experience, I know scales are a must and measuring is everything. And a good heavy duty rolling pin will save you a whole heap of effort!

  • Stand Mixer
  • Hand Mixer
  • Scales
  • Muffin tins
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring jug
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ceramic mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Palette knife
  • Loaf tins
  • Baking pan sheets
  • Sieve
  • Whisk
  • Cake tins (different depths and sizes)

Kitchen Storage And Pantry Organization

For a well stocked pantry and to keep your kitchen organized some of these items will definitely come in handy:

  • Jars and canisters
  • Baskets
  • Spice jars
  • Lazy susan
  • Bread bin
  • Fridge food storage containers
  • Fruit bowl
  • Kitchen roll holder
  • Cutlery tray

Kitchen Cleaning Essentials List

  • Sponges
  • Dishcloths
  • Tea towels
  • Paper towels
  • Scrub brush
  • Dish rack
  • Trash bin
  • Trash bags

Serving essentials

  • Dinnerware set
  • Cutlery set
  • Drinking glasses
  • Mugs
  • Placemats

Kitchen Appliances

Large Kitchen Appliances List

  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee maker
  • Food processor
  • Air fryer
  • Slow cooker/ Pressure cooker
  • Blender

Small Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets

  • Scales
  • Immersion blender
  • Meat thermometer
  • French press
  • Kitchen timer

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Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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