IKEA is the perfect place to find essentials and basics for your home. It’s the place to visit when you move into a new home or are moving out for the first time. Even though IKEA might be a budget friendly option, you can also find amazing items that will elevate your home and your kitchen. To make it easier for you, have I collected my 22 kitchen essentials that will help you elevate your kitchen and home.
White utility cart
A white utility cart is a perfect item to have in the kitchen or in the pantry for items that you use a lot, but perhaps want to hide away when you are done with cooking or when guests arrive. This can be spices, cook books or jars that you will need while cooking.
Birch kitchen cart
Another great item to add to a kitchen is this birch kitchen cart. It can work as a perfect place for some more counter space or you can use it as a bar cart. Decorate it with cocktail glasses, flowers and candles. You can also add a standing mirror behind it to elevate it even more.
Lazy susan
A lazy suzan is a perfect item to buy at IKEA to organize your cupboards or your fridge. Add items like spices, dressings and other smaller jars that tends to end up being missed or forgotten in the back. A very easy way to elevate your kitchen and make it easier to cook.
Glass jar with lid
This glass jar with lid is a perfect item to add your pasta, oats or flour. With replacing the packaging of your dry food, your kitchen will appear elevated and put together. The jars will give the kitchen a clean and organic look.
Jar with separate storage
This little jar with a separate compartment is perfect for meal prepping. Prepare your breakfast and lunch with for example oats and berries, or yoghurt and nuts separated and store them in your fridge. This will make your fridge storage clean and organized.
Retro jar with lid
Another item that will elevate your kitchen, is this retro jar from IKEA. A perfect place to store sugar or candy, or just your keys. Perfect on a counter in a minimalistic kitchen in neutral colors.
Water and drinks dispenser
A perfect way to elevate a kitchen, is to make it more inviting. This drinks dispenser is a perfect item to make guests feel at home in your kitchen. Add some water, berries and fruit to it and your home will appear as put together and elevated. Why not place it on the Birch kitchen cart?
Natural/rattan handmade place mat
These rattan placemats are the perfect addition to a table scape in a kitchen. The organic look makes it work with most styles and can be used with our without a tablecloth. A perfect item to get for when you want to impress guests.
Natural/seagrass place mat
Another placemat from IKEA that will elevate your home, is this placemat made out of seagrass. This placemat is perfect for a breakfast table and will make your kitchen more cozy and put together.
White mug
IKEA has some great mugs, but this one is perhaps the best one to get to make your home feel elevated. This mug has classic features and could have been from any decade. Having items that are timeless is an easy trick to make a home feel more elevated.
Snack container, set of 2, stainless steel
Try to avoid plastic when you buy containers and storage boxes and opt for glass and steal instead. These steel snack containers are perfect to have if you need snacks on the go and don’t want to use plastic bags.
Milk-frother
A key element to have in an elevated kitchen, is to have items that helps you make good coffee. This milk-frother is a perfect item to have when you want to make a latte or a cappuccino at home.
Tea infusers in steel
Another element to an elevated kitchen, is good quality tea, which includes loose tea. These tea infusers made out of stainless steel is the perfect item to have. They have a minimalistic and classic design that works with any style and creates character to a home.
Coffee measuring scoop
Having a coffee measuring scoop is the perfect item to add to a coffee loving home. Making it easier to make the perfect strength of coffee time after time.
Milk-frothing jug
Another item to add for latte and cappuccino making, is this stainless jug. This jug is a staple for baristas and will make you into your own home barista, impressing all your guests (and partner).
Oak cutting board
Another item you should remove plastic, is the cutting board. This oak cutting board is a perfect and timeless example of a cutting board that can elevate a kitchen. It can also be used as a cheese board or appetisers board.
Brass color flatware set
A brass colored flatware set is a perfect way to elevate a kitchen and a home. This 20-piece set from IKEA will make your table stand out and bring character.
Cake stand with lid
Like to bake? Then this cake stand with lid is a perfect item to add to your kitchen and will make your home look more elevated. Add it with cinnamon buns, cookies or a cake and let it stand on the kitchen counter. The lid will make the bakery last longer and keep the flies and bugs away.
Bowl with lid
Another item to add on the kitchen counter, is this glass bowl with lid. A perfect item to have candy in! Why not buy multiple and fill them with different items? The style is timeless and classic and will last you for many years.
Champagne coupe
A great way to elevate a kitchen and a home, is to add some great glassware. This champagne coupe is a perfect item to add. You can add it to your bar cart with the drinks dispenser, making the kitchen feel inviting for your guests.
Bamboo serving bowl
One of the other organic items from IKEA, is this bamboo bowl. A perfect item for salads or fruits. You can even use it for baking. The design is sleek and it works well in a minimalistic or Scandinavian styled kitchen.
Jar with lid
Another jar with lid, is this glass jar with bamboo lid. A perfect item to store your baking ingredients in and make your kitchen look put together, even behind closed doors. It’s the details that matters when trying to elevate your home.
These were my 22 favorite items from IKEA to elevate your kitchen and home. It’s all about putting thought into every aspect of your kitchen. Remove plastic, use organic, focus on the details and make it inviting for guests.
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