Essentials For Building a Kitchen

Wether you are preparing for a move and determining what you should take with you, unpacking and trying to understand what you are missing, or simply dedicated to creating a functional kitchen that work for you, this list will help you understand what items you have and fill in any holes.

Below are all the essential items for a fully stocked kitchen.


Counter Top

  • Coffee pot

  • Tea ketle

  • Salt & Pepper

  • Hand soap dispenser 

  • Paper towel holder 

  • Dish brush/scrubber 

  • Utensil Holder 



Baking

  • Muffin tin 

  • Brownie Pans 

  • Loaf Pans 

  • Immersion blender 

  • Pie Pan

  • Round Pans 

  • Spring Pans 

  • Roasting Pan

  • Cooling Rack 

  • Food Processor 

  • Hand Mixer 

  • Scissors 

  • Ice cream scoop

  • Measuring spoons

  • Glass measuring cups

  • Rolling Pin

  • Non-stick baking sheets 

  • Mixing bowls 

  • Large Glass Canisters (Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar)

  • Whisk

  • Spoons, Spatulas, Tongs 

  • Stand up mixer 

  • Hot pads or Mits 

  • Blender 

  • Toaster 

  • Hand Towels 

  • Glass baking dishes 


  • Coffee mugs 

  • Silverware 

  • Soup bowls 

  • Steak Knives 

  • Dessert plates 

  • Plates 

  • Bowls 

  • Large Glass glasses

  • Medium Glasses 

  • Small Glasses 


Cooking

  • Vegetable Peeler

  • Pan Organizer  

  • Colander 

  • Meat Thermometer 

  • Griddle

  • Metal non stick pans 

  • Crock Pot 

  • Pots 

  • Non stick frying pan 

  • Salad Spinner 

  • Sauce pan 

  • Stock Pot 

  • Sheet pans 

  • Grater 

  • Ramekins 

  • Water Pitcher 

  • Salad Server 

  • Knife set 

  • Cast Iron Pan

  • Dutch Oven

  • Mesh Strainers 

  • Oil and Vinegar Container 

  • Spaghetti Spoon 

  • Slotted Spoon

  • Basting Brush 

  • Pizza Cutter 

  • Mandolin

  • Grilling Tools 

  • Citrus Presser 

  • Pepper Grinder 

  • Salt Grinder 

  • Masher 

  • Cutting boards 

  • Can Opener



Entertaining

  • Muddler 

  • Shaker 

  • Glass drink dispenser 

  • Wine Glasses 

  • Whiskey Glasses 

  • Champagne Glasses 

  • Coasters 

  • Cheese Knives 

  • Carafs 

  • Cake stand 

  • Cloth napkins 

  • Placemats 

  • Lighter

  • Candles

  • Matches 

  • Serving Tray

  • Serving Platter

  • Wine Decanter

  • Wine Opener

  • Ice Bucket 

  • Cheese Board 

  • Wine Stopper 

  • Jigger



Kids

  • Plasticware

  • Kids silverware

  • Placemats

  • Water Bottles 

  • Lunch Boxes 

  • Tupperware 


Make this list your own and determine what is YOU need TODAY. It’s natural to want to cling to the people we used to be, or the dreams of hobbies we wish we had time for. If you used to enjoy gourmet cooking or truly intended to make your own sushi, but it just hasn’t happened, know that it’s okay. Release the items that you aren’t using—they’re only creating guilt and clutter by hanging around. Acknowledge where you’re at and what you’re pursuing in this phase of life and let’s set you up to enjoy, succeed and find peace with where you are today.

Did we miss something? Please comment below and let us know how we can better update our list!

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