Interior decorating can be so expensive. Even if you’re just doing a little spruce up to a designated room in your home, you could easily end up spending way more than you budgeted for if you’re not careful. Which is where the dollar store comes in! Whenever we’re craving a small upgrade, we always see what the neighbourhood dollar stores have to offer. In this case, we went on a mission for kitchen items that would provide some sprucing. If you’ve grown bored of your kitchen, head over to your local dollar store and see what you can find!
Here’s what we found:
Kitchen Towels
Swapping out your old and ratty kitchen towels for fresh ones, maybe with a lively print, can do wonders for your kitchen ambiance! The dollar store had plenty of options, from fruit-themed to flowers to simple stripes, so you’re sure to find a set that matches your vibe.
Glass Jars
A super easy way to elevate and spruce up your kitchen is to put any ingredients you have out in the open into nice glass jars! It makes your counter top look so much fancier with minimal effort and spending.
Glass Dispensers
In the same thought, the dollar store also had all kinds of glass dispensers. If your vegetable oil container is a bit of an eye sore, replace it with a dispenser. The same goes for salt and pepper!
Dishware
We were pleasantly surprised by the dishes the dollar store had to offer! Nothing makes a kitchen feel more fresh than some new dishes. Some were even large enough to be used as chic fruit bowls.
Shelving/Racks
Create some extra counter or cabinet space with some shelving. Never underestimate the power some simple organization can do! The dollar store had a decent variety of options, from dish racks to cupboard shelfs.
Drying Mat
If you’re in need of a new dish drying mat, this one felt super high-quality and sleek. However, we will note our annoyance that the dollar store now carries items that are priced at $5.
Vases
Lastly, as we were heading out, we spotted some cute vases, which would work to house larger kitchen utensils in a fun and decorative way! When saving money, it’s all about being creative.
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If you’re looking for ways to make your lifestyle more eco-friendly, there are so many great sustainable solutions on the market to help you do so. Above all, one area that can create a ton of waste is in your kitchen. From disposing of paper towels or napkins after every use to using saran wrap to cover leftovers, the amount of garbage created is shocking! Luckily, there are amazing kitchen products that can replace the one-time use items to help reduce waste. So, keep reading for essentials to make your life easier and reduce your ecological footprint.
Here are the best sustainable and useful kitchen products to shop.
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Make restaurant-quality meals with the help of chef-endorsed appliances.
Who says delicious gourmet meals can only be enjoyed in restaurants? It’s completely possible to create memorable dishes in your very own kitchen. With a bit of experimenting and using kitchen appliances that are well-loved by celebrity chefs, you might surprise yourself and your friends. Find out which luxury kitchen appliances top chefs are raving about, and what they’re using in their personal and professional kitchens.
Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s Personal Kitchen Features Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Considered as one of the most influential chefs in the U.S. dining scene, Chef Ludo Lefebvre has made his mark by revolutionizing the culinary industry. Having trained under some of France’s top chefs like Alain Passard, Chef Ludo has since created his own culinary style that he describes as “French with an international flavour”.
When Chef Ludo isn’t cooking at his award-winning restaurants, he’s making meals at home in his personal kitchen that’s equipped with Fisher & Paykel appliances. The brand’s induction cooktop with 5 zones is just one of the luxury kitchen appliances that Chef Ludo uses in his personal kitchen.
The induction cooktop’s immediate heat response and consistent temperature control allows you to sear and sauté food with restaurant-quality results all the time. If you’re a fan of steak, Fisher & Paykel induction cooktops are a great way to cook them since they reach high temperatures quickly – to get a beautiful golden sear, cook your steak on a cast iron pan. Best of all, when you’re done cooking, the clean-up process is super simple. The cooktop’s surface stays cool around your cookware, so all you have to do is wipe it down.
Chef Thomas Keller Says All of His Restaurants have Hestan Appliances
Chef Thomas Keller owns the French Laundry, an acclaimed restaurant, among several other restaurants across the U.S. He is the first and only American-born chef that holds several three-star ratings from the Michelin guide. This celebrity chef says all his restaurants are equipped with Hestan appliances as he appreciates the details that Hestan’s engineers pay attention to when designing their luxury kitchen appliances.
With the chef-friendly features built-in Hestan’s appliances, it’s no wonder Chef Keller prefers this brand. Their 30” double wall oven comes with 11 specialized oven modes like convection bake, pizza, and dehydrate just to name a few. For perfectly balanced temperature control, the oven comes with dual convection fans which enhance heat and air circulation. Whether you love to bake cakes or make succulent roasts, this oven lets you do it all.
Chef Michael Symon has a BlueStar Gas Range in his Personal Kitchen
Chef Michael Symon and his restaurants have earned numerous honours throughout the years. After he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chef Symon worked at several top restaurants in Cleveland before he opened his own restaurant called Lolita. His personal kitchen features many BlueStar kitchen appliances – some of his favourite high end appliances from the brand include the 60” RNB series gas range.
With 22,000 BTUs of cooking power, this range makes it easy to get a rapid boil or the perfect sear. And with the precise 130° simmer burner, you can warm up soups and delicate sauces or melt chocolate with minimal effort. For added durability, the burners and grates are made with porcelain-coated cast iron. As a piece of advice for home cooks considering new appliances for their kitchen, Chef Symon says to “never underestimate the need for more BTUs and oven space.”
Not only does this range provide restaurant-quality features, it’s also fully customizable so it can easily fit your design and style preferences. Choose from over 1,000 colours and finishes to create a range that commands everyone’s attention. Whether you want to add coloured knobs or metal trim finishes, you’ve got plenty of options.
Luxury kitchen appliances have carefully considered features that allow for consistent and efficient cooking. With greater control of your oven or range, you can become a confident cook who whips up quality dishes. Explore the different high end appliances that can make a big difference in how you cook at home.
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If you’re looking for new dinnerware to add to your collection or to upgrade your older pieces, there are many sites to check out that offer fresh styles. From plate sets to serving dishes to sparkling glasses, these online stores carry a wide range of products while offering the highest quality. Plus, you can find what you need at varying price points that fit into your budget.
Here are the best sites to shop for high-quality dinnerware.
April Cornell
April Cornell is a women run, women owned company that is devoted to giving back. It’s located in Burlington, Ontario, and proudly manufactures products in its own factory (Cornell Overseas) near New Delhi, India. So, if that boho, farm feel is your style, you’re sure to love the entire site. It has a nice variety of kitchen and home pieces, along with breath taking apparel textiles.
CB2
If your home reflects that modern vibe, then CB2 is right up your alley. From exquisitely simple plates, bowls, and cutlery sets, this site has all of the minimalistic pieces that you’ve ever dreamed of.
Nella Cutlery
Nella Cutlery has been serving Canada’s food industry since 1951. Although it specializes in the restaurant bizz, you can also purchase items for your home! Plus, the shop carries many top brands with thousands of products available for purchase online.
Lineage Ceramics
The Vancouver based company has such a beautiful selection of dinnerware. Lineage Ceramics recently launched its very first collection of fare-forward ceramic tableware, which includes their iconic deep plates, wide-brimmed salad bowls, and large entree platters that come in neutral toned hues. Fusing traditional ceramic methods with an elevated, modern design Lineage aims to bring an upscale sophistication and beauty into your kitchen for every meal.
Wayfair
Wayfair believes everyone should live in a home they love, so through technology and innovation, it makes this possible. The site gives shoppers a quick and easy way to find exactly what they’re searching for from a selection of more than 18 million items across home furnishings, décor, housewares, and more. It has a fantastic dinnerware selection at great prices.
Fable
Crafted by local Portuguese ceramists, Fable’s dinnerware is absolutely stunning. It’s products are made using a balance of machinery and an artisan’s touch. The materials are made from locally sourced recycled ceramics and clay. Instead of flushing saturated water down the drain, it’s recycled on site, creating zero water waste at the facility.
Kitchen Stuff Plus
Kitchen Stuff Plus is a leading Canadian retailer in housewares and home decor. The company buys direct so that its customers can acquire products at a lower cost. Kitchen Stuff Plus is obsessed with finding modern, unique solutions that help make everyday life easier. Best of all, the prices are up to 60% less than department stores and other specialty retailers.
Pottery Barn
Inventory at Pottery Barn is created to last you a lifetime. You can even browse through products that are sustainable, organic, non-toxic, handmade, and fair trade certified. The site has so many high-quality dinnerware collection sets to browse through, as well as single pieces.
Linen Chest
Quality is at the forefront of Linen Chest’s values. It’s a family owned business and now has over 30 store locations across Canada. Linen Chest carries a wide selection of the latest trends and name brands from around the world. In addition, it has an awesome sale section to score pieces at a discount.
Cookery
Cookery is a specialty kitchenware store and cooking class studio. The first location opened in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighbourhood in 2014. Now there are three locations in Toronto, and one in Montreal! Also, the shops have a beautiful collection of both heirloom and everyday cookware. This includes kitchen tools, barware, dinnerware, cookbooks, and more.
Williams Sonoma
With more than 50 years of culinary experience, Williams Sonoma has a great reputation when it comes to durability and style. It has designed and developed exclusive collections of tools, high-quality dinnerware, and more. Clearly, from the ergonomic designs to quality materials used, no detail is overlooked.
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Let’s be real: when you’re looking to update your kitchen or any room in your house, the dollar store probably isn’t going to be the first store on your list to hit. While there are a fabulous variety of home goods stores in Toronto and online, it’s important for you to know that Dollarama should not be overlooked. Of course it depends on what you’re looking to buy because there are kitchen items that you should never cheap out on, like knives, and others that you should be saving on.
For me, I was looking to update my kitchen with expensive-looking serving bowls, accents, and items that’ll help me keep my kitchen looking as pristine as possible so I headed on into my nearest Dollarama to get started.
I first set out to see if there were any unique looking kitchen utensils at Dollarama. Unfortunately not, but what I did find was a super cute metal canister that would be great to store my existing utensils in.
I’m so happy the canister is white because my kitchen colours are white and grey, so it fit right in.
To be honest, I’m not sure why I didn’t have one of these canisters before because having all my utensils, that I use regularly, right by the stove is majorly convenient.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that Dollarama has a lot of quality ceramic items that all look much more expensive than they were.
During my shopping trip to Dollarama, picked up two different ceramic serving bowls, as well as a ceramic pie plate that will definitely come in handy with all of the holiday cooking and baking I have planned.
With the holidays coming up, I also purchased this cheese board from Dollarama for just $4. This board looks like high quality wood and will be great for making a tasty charcuterie board when entertaining.
If being eco-conscious is important to you (as it should be), then you should know that Dollarama has ceramic containers with fitted lids.
I was so excited to get my hands on this super cute container because not only would it be great for bringing my lunch to work, but I could also use the container as a bowl if needed.
One thing that I didn’t know about Dollarama is that it has a lot of kitchen items that are smaller in size, which makes it great for shopping for a small space. Normally colanders can be pretty large but this green one that I picked up at Dollarama is smaller.
When not using it as a strainer, you can store fruit or any type of fruits that don’t need to be refrigerated. I love that it also adds a pop of colour to my mostly monochromatic kitchen.
Keeping with the pop of colour, I snatched up these fun oven mitts and tall pink bottle that can be used in a variety of ways. I love it as a vase, but it can also be used for salad dressings, too!
Being someone who cooks a lot, I’m always looking for ways to stay as organized and tidy as possible while I’m cooking and prepping meals. Small bowls are super useful to put chopped ingredients into to keep your workspace mess-free.
I love these small bowls that I found at Dollarama and they can be used in a million different ways, not just for prepping.
For any bakers out there, Dollarama has you covered with this cute cake stand. While it’s not the highest of qualities, it definitely does the trick, and I actually like that it’s made of metal because it’s super light if you have to take it anywhere. The best part is that it costs only $4!
All in all, I’d say this was a pretty successful shopping haul at Dollarama. My kitchen certainly looks like its in much better shape, and I did it all for just $50!
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If you’re at that point where you have your own place to decorate and make feel like home, you’ve probably realized quite quickly how expensive it is to set up your home in a nice, aesthetically pleasing way. Kitchens are something that tend to be put on the back-burner (literally!) and usually contain only the bare essentials. Most of us have just what we need and it’s nothing fancy because, let’s face it, kitchens aren’t always the most fun or affordable room to decorate. However, having a nicely put-together kitchen can be essential to making your place feel like home. You visit this room multiple times a day, and it’s where you make your morning coffee to start off your morning. Luckily, Amazon has you covered with expensive-looking kitchen accents that won’t break the bank.
One of the secrets to a creating high-end looking room is minimalism. Sleek finishes and minimalistic kitchen accents can leave a space looking like you spent more money than you actually did!