These 17 Things Will Get So Much Use In Your Kitchen You Might Want To Get Two

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An oven mitt so nice, you’ll want to buy it twice.

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A big ol’ ceramic spoon rest that’s as beautiful as it is useful. Trust me. You will never regret having more than one spoon rest sitting right by your stove. I promise. Signed, someone who must necessarily have two spoon rests on their kitchen counter at any given time.

Reviewer's photo of a decorative spiral ceramic spoon rest on a wooden table, next to salt and pepper shakers in a metal holder

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A bamboo cutting board that looks so good, you can use it for meal prep or serving. This gorgeous board comes equipped with deep juice grooves to catch any liquids that might spill out while you’re slicing, too, because who wants to deal with getting — shudder — meat juices all over the counter?

Revviewer's photo of a bamboo cutting board with a blue coffee cup on a saucer on it, situated in a cozy kitchen space with various items in the background

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A compact cutlery organizer, so you can whip even the most crowded of drawers into shape. This efficient little accessory stacks your flatware in a tidy, orderly fashion, even if you’ve got enough forks, knives, and spoons to need two of ’em to get the job done. Or, stick one in your cutlery drawer and then a second in your junk drawer (those twist ties and precision screwdrivers aren’t going to organize themselves, after all). The possibilities are endless!

An organized kitchen drawer with neatly arranged cutlery and colorful kids' utensils alongside spatulas and a "Made with Love" jar

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A melamine bowl so pretty, you’ll find every possible excuse to use it — so you may as well keep an extra or two around, right? Whether you’re setting your mise en place (you can never have enough prep bowls), serving up snacks and dips for your pals, or treating yourself to some ice cream, it’ll all be way more fun if you’ve got not just one, but a bunch of these playful, sprinkle-themed bowls to do it with.

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Heads up that this bowl is dishwasher-safe as long as you stick it in the top rack, but isn’t for use in the microwave.

Promising review: “Exciting way to eat ice cream! This was a birthday present for my grandson. He absolutely loved it!! He calls it his ice cream bowl.” —Gwen K

Get it from Sur La Table for $9.95.

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A Silpat silicone baking mat, because if you don’t already have at least one of these in your baking cupboard, you’re missing out. Not only will it prevent your cookies from sticking — which is a disaster for both your bakeware and lovers of sweets and treats everywhere — it’ll also keep your baking sheets mess free in the process.

Reviewer's photo of pink macaron shells on a baking tray lined with a Silpat baking mat, ready to be baked, set in a kitchen with plants visible outside a window

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AND a stainless-steel cooling rack that’ll be a total game changer for your cookies, breads, tarts, and other baked goods. They really do make a difference when it comes to making sure all those treats cool correctly — no more overbaking due to remaining on a hot baking sheet after they come out of the oven!

Reviewer's photo of cookies with pumpkin designs on a cooling rack on a wooden surface

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An indoor flying insect trap that’ll make quick work of gnats and fruit flies — even if your kitchen’s situation is bad enough to need two. (Those lil’ bugs can be persistent, y’all.) This plug-in gadget attracts pests using blue and UV lights, then traps them in a replaceable, easily-disposed-of cartridge. Set up one near your fruit bowl; set up another by, oh, I dunno, your trash can; and bam, problem solved. Protect those apples and bananas!

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Promising review: “Perfect add for the kitchen! I love this product. Zevo works great to eliminate those pesky gnats during the summer months and other flying insects. One sticky cartridge lasts about one month. Plus, they have a blue light that doubles as a night light. I have two in my kitchen area — one near the trash can and one near where I keep my fruit out on the counter. The design is perfect to conceal the bugs caught and not be an eyesore.” —Lisa Faison

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available with one, three, and four cartridges).

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The cutest stoneware kitchen canister you ever did see to help keep aaaaaaall your decanted ingredients both fresh and pretty to look at. This gorgeous container from Walmart’s Pioneer Woman line has a wide-mouth opening, an airtight lid, and its own little ceramic spoon for easy scooping — and the floral print is just darling. Your flour, sugar, coffee, and tea have never had it so good!

Stackable ceramic canister with a floral pattern is shown on a kitchen counter; it's displayed with a wooden bowl of berries and utensils

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A silicone spoonula, because honestly, a spoonula is the only cooking tool you really need, so you may as well stock up on ‘em while you can. It spoons. It flips. It stirs. It does it all. And this particular spoonula is easy to clean, heat resistant up to 600 degrees, and comes in some delightful colors! What more could you want?

Silicone spoonula with a smooth design, surrounded by mushrooms and rosemary sprigs

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Some color-coordinated dish towels that’ll make drying your dishes so much more expedient. Grab enough of these guys, and running short on towels will be a thing of the past. Even if some of them are in the laundry (did I mention that these ones are machine washable? Because they are!) you’ll still have a bunch of spares available to get the job done. Dish-drying procrastination, begone!

Reviewer's photo of four folded kitchen towels with simple striped patterns on a speckled granite countertop. A butter dish is in the background

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A mushroom-festooned oven mitt to bring major cottagecore vibes to your kitchen — even if you live in the middle of a hustling, bustling city. I mean, look. You need oven mitts. You’re going to use them basically every time you set foot in your kitchen. Might as well give yourself something fun to pick up when you need a little heat protection, right?

Oven mitt with a whimsical print of various mushrooms and small flowers, ideal for kitchen use

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And a gorgeous acacia wood trivet, because you need something to protect your counters from hot pots and pans, too — not just your own hands. Grab a couple for multi-pot meals, bigger sheet pans or baking dishes that need a little more support, or even for something like giving your favorite candles something to sit on that isn’t, y’know, your coffee table’s bare top while they burn.

Wooden trivet with parallel slats on a marble surface, suitable for protecting surfaces from hot cookware

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An organizer bin (or two, or three, or…), because a well-ordered refrigerator or pantry is a beautiful thing. Keeping stuff corralled with clear bins like these means you’ll never lose anything to the depths of your fridge or the shadowy recesses of your pantry ever again — saving you both a whole lot of aggravation and a ton of money on your grocery bill. Everybody wins!

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Promising review: “Perfect! These fridge organizers are a total game-changer! They’ve completely transformed the way I store food and keep everything in place. The design is sleek and practical, and they fit perfectly in the fridge, making it easy to find everything without digging around. The containers are durable and clear, so I can easily see what I have, and they help keep items like fruits, vegetables, and condiments organized and separated. The adjustable dividers are a fantastic feature, allowing me to customize the space for different sizes of items. They’re also easy to clean, which makes maintaining a tidy fridge so much easier.” —Kar

Get them from Amazon for $10.83.

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A metal shelf organizer that’ll literally double the space in any cabinet you put it in — a must for kitchens that are, uh, somewhat lacking in the storage department. Grab a couple of these, shove ‘em in your cupboards, and bam — the easiest spice jar organization system, dish storage solution, or ingredient sorting problem-solver on the planet.

Cabinet shelf organizer with glasses on top and plates below, maximizing storage space. Knives are visible in a block nearby

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An ice tray and lidded bin set, so your drinks will always be perfectly chilled. Everything here — the tray; the bin with its own little lid; the works — is stackable, making several sets a delicious possibility: You’ll never have to wait for extra ice to freeze if you’ve got more than one, and they’re so space-efficient, you’ll have plenty of room in your freezer for everything else you need to stash in there, too. Win-win!

Ice sphere molds and a glass of iced coffee on a kitchen counter

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A collapsible, 5-quart colander that’ll make straining your faves easy without taking up tons of storage space. (All the more reason to nab more than one!) Pop it out when you need it. Fold it away when you don’t. Done and done.

Reviewer's photo of fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, and zucchini, in a pink colander on a table

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And lastly, a food prep container with two (count ‘em!) compartments inside for the ultimate in space-efficient food storage. With its airtight lid and juice grooves, this container is technically designed to keep lunch meats and cheeses fresher, longer — but there’s no end to the things you could stash in here (baby carrots! Cherry tomatoes! Snacks of all kinds!). Look at your fridge, all stocked and organized with these neatly stacked containers. Delightful.

Open fridge drawer with storage container holding deli turkey slices, cheese slices, and a small sausage. Mozzarella and other packaged items are visible

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

1. A big ol’ ceramic spoon rest that’s as beautiful as it is useful. Trust me. You will never regret having more than one spoon rest sitting right by your stove. I promise. Signed, someone who must necessarily have two spoon rests on their kitchen counter at any given time.

16. A collapsible, 5-quart colander that’ll make straining your faves easy without taking up tons of storage space. (All the more reason to nab more than one!) Pop it out when you need it. Fold it away when you don’t. Done and done.

1.

A big ol’ ceramic spoon rest that’s as beautiful as it is useful. Trust me. You will never regret having more than one spoon rest sitting right by your stove. I promise. Signed, someone who must necessarily have two spoon rests on their kitchen counter at any given time.

16.

A collapsible, 5-quart colander that’ll make straining your faves easy without taking up tons of storage space. (All the more reason to nab more than one!) Pop it out when you need it. Fold it away when you don’t. Done and done.