Kitchen Starter Set Price Guide

It's all about kitchen essentials!

Under $100

You can buy a wide range of kitchen products for under $100.  And when you're just starting out, there are a lot of essentials to buy!  When you purchase kitchen supplies separately, the cost adds up quickly.  A more economical way to outfit a kitchen is with a kitchen starter set.

Kitchen starter set

You can cover all the basics at a minimal cost with a kitchen starter set.  Many kitchen starter sets have between 80 and 100 items priced under $100.  Ideal for campers, RVs, vacations homes, newlyweds and college kids, kitchen starter sets include these types of items:

Cooking items. Saucepans, frying pans, pizza pans, knife sets, cutting boards, measuring cups, measuring spoons and oven mitts.

Dinnerware.  Flatware, glasses, cups, ice trays, storage containers, colanders, mixing and serving bowls, salt and pepper sets.

Utensils.  Pasta fork, slotted, solid and wooden spoons, spatula, can opener, pizza cutter, peeler, ice cream scoop, egg whisk and kitchen shears.

Canister set

Another kitchen essential priced under $100 is a kitchen canister set.  A kitchen canister set works especially well in a place with limited storage space.  It's convenient to store coffee, tea, sugar, pasta, and more, right on your kitchen counter.  Look for kitchen canisters that are easy to clean and have flavor seal lids that keep contents fresh. 

$100 to $500

Many kitchen products fall into this price range.  More expensive items like brand named blenders, toasters, toaster ovens, bread makers, coffee makers, kitchen knives, and bar stools fall into this category. 

Cutlery sets

A kitchen mainstay that fits this price range is the kitchen cutlery set.  No kitchen is complete without a set of knives.  Kitchen knife sets make great gifts for newlyweds, anniversaries, birthdays, and many other special occasions.  Choose from many kitchen cutlery sets priced over $100:

Butcher block kitchen knife set.  A convenient way to outfit your cutlery collection and keep it close at hand is with a butcher block knife set.  Butcher block sets contain paring knife, boning knife, chef's knife, bread knife, slicer, and a sharpening blade.

Steak knife set.  A perfect kitchen knife set for entertaining or enjoying a steak at home. Steak knives are ultra sharp with a serrated edge for smooth, easy slicing.

Kitchen paring knives.  This ultimate kitchen knife set contains a serrated utility knife, a paring knife, a serrated paring knife, a sheep's foot paring knife and a peeler.

$500 and over

Kitchen dinette sets and kitchen table sets are the major kitchen essentials in this price category.  Typically, dinette sets are used on an everyday basis, perfect for eating a quick meal or morning breakfast.  Kitchen dinette sets come in a wide variety of styles including:

Metal dinettes

Wood dinettes

Glass top dinettes

Rattan dinettes

Kitchen dinette sets with casters

Retro kitchen sets

You'll dig the look of a retro kitchen set!  You're kitchen will literally shine in chrome and vinyl.  The retro chrome look is very popular and is extremely durable to boot.  The vinyl finishes provide superior wear and easy wipe off cleaning capability.  Authentic brass and chrome plating adds a rich, authentic appeal.

Counter height kitchen table sets

Also gaining in popularity are the counter high kitchen table sets.  The counter high sets are available in a wide variety of styles priced between $500 and $1000 including mission oak, farm house, maple and modern steel varieties. 

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