Whether it’s the lustrous poured glaze on a hand-formed bowl, a scented dish soap that whisks you away to a garden reverie, or a simple spatula with a painstakingly carved beechwood handle, even the smallest upgrades to your kitchen tool kit can make everyday tasks feel a little bit luxurious.
Roma Heirloom Tomato Hand Soap by Flamingo Estate
An eco-friendly glass bottle and ripe garden scent make Roma Heirloom Tomato Hand Soap a fresh indulgence.
$46, flamingoestate.com
Bernadotte Toaster by Georg Jensen
The architectural lines and mirror-polished stainless steel of Georg Jensen’s Bernadotte Toaster are worthy of the acclaimed silversmith.
$219, bloomingdales.com
Assisi Handled Colander by il Buco Vita
Artisan-made in Umbria, the Assisi Handled Colander doubles as a ceramic fruit bowl.
$295, ilbucovita.com
Riess Enamel Storage Container by Ameico
The Riess Enamel Storage Container is practical for the pantry but worthy of a place on the counter.
$85, ameico.com
Jiro Apron by Jayson Home
With a style that dates back to 15th-century Japan, the indigo cotton canvas Jiro Apron channels sushi and izakaya masters.
$65, jaysonhome.com
Handwoven Hand Towel by Stephanie Seal Brown
Made from a blend of linen and cotton, Stephanie Seal Brown’s Handwoven Hand Towel elevates a workhorse to high art.
$120, stephaniesealbrown.com
Kitchen Roll Holder by David Mellor Design
A column of solid beechwood atop a minimalist cast-iron base gives this Kitchen Roll Holder some welcome gravitas.
Fiskars’ Norden Potato Peeler by Royal Design
Fiskars’ Norden Potato Peeler combines utility and visual appeal.
$37, nordicnest.com
Kitchen Spatula by Copper Beech by the Sea
You’ll flip for this stainless Kitchen Spatula, which is elevated by a beechwood handle.
Olive Oil No. 1. by Branche
Single-origin olives from a seventh-generation family farm in southern Spain, plus a pretty package? Yes, please, to Branche Olive Oil No. 1.
$40, branche.co
Column Spice Mill by Peter De Jong
Sustainably sourced American hardwood is turned by hand in Peter De Jong’s Los Angeles studio to create the elegant Column Spice Mill.
$130, dejongandco.com
Large Ceramic Gourmet Salt Container by Flos Salis
Filled with Portuguese sea-salt flakes, the Large Ceramic Gourmet Salt Container by Flos Salis comes with a bonus: a lid that doubles as a serving dish.
$19, avidaportuguesa.com
Gio Tumbler by LSA International
Distilled down to a perfect silhouette, the fine-walled Gio Tumbler is stackable and dishwasher-safe.
$34 for a set of four, lsa-international.com
Linear Flat Pot Rack by Ann-Morris
Crafted of solid brass, the customizable Linear Flat Pot Rack is ideal for culinarians with compact canteens.
From $2,000, annmorrislighting.com
Mortar and Pestle with Wooden Base
This handmade pottery mortar and pestle nestles in a wooden base. Simple yet pretty enough to leave on the counter.
$259, leatelierparis.com
Anemone Wicker and Glass Baking Dish by Mila
Maurizi
Handwoven in Mogliano, Italy, the Anemone Wicker and Glass Baking Dish by Mila Maurizi turns homemade quiches into pièces de résistance.
$290, artemest.com
Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking
This leather-bound special edition of Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking is as much reference as it is recipe book.
$135, hudsongracesf.com
Baristina Premium Espresso Machine by Philips
Wake-up calls are delightfully automated with the Philips Baristina Premium Espresso Machine, which brews the perfect shot with a single turn of the handle.
$400, williams-sonoma.com
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