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27 Unique Products From Etsy To Level Up Your Kitchen

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. It's time to give your kitchen the upgrade it deserves. 1. A water dispenser lever you simply screw onto your fridge's water dispenser to put an end to the issue that is the annoying angle of the water spout making it impossible to fully fill a glass of water. Packard 3D Designs is Maryland-based and run by mechanical engineer Austin Packard. Promising reviews: "Game changer for our fridge. We had to adjust our shelves a bit, but it was way worth it to have this thing fit!" — Alex McGee "This has made getting water from my refrigerator much easier for my grandkids and me." — Susan Get it from Packard 3D Designs for $25 (available in two colors). 2. A 3-in-1 kitchen tower that serves as a step stool, a table, and a slide all in ONE! This is great for anyone with kiddos who want to help more in the kitchen but can't reach the counter. Or littles who could use their own lil' spot to eat their snacks or do crafts. Orrrr youngins who get restless when you're setting the table, and could get some energy out of their system before sitting down to dinner. BTW, the slide feature is only available if you purchase it as an add-on! YAYAwood is family-owned, based in Riga, Latvia, and sells wooden furniture for kiddos! Get it from YAYAwood for $222.76+ (available in three set options and nine colors). 3. A cheeses of the world tea towel because if you're gonna have a tea towel worthy of showing off to guests, it should be one that's as informative and wonderful as this cheesy goodness. Sound off in the comments which of these is your fave. I'll go first: Gouda. 4. And on the subject of tea towels, a macrame towel holder to keep your favorite towel secure as it hangs from your oven handle. Your tea towel deserves to be cradled like a royal baby, not slipping onto the floor again. Harper Rose Macrame is mom-owned, based in Florida, and sells gorgeous handmade macrame pieces. Promising review: "I'm so very pleased about how these came out. I'm already planning to purchase more to send to my daughters and mom for Mother's Day. Very well made, many colors to choose from, can't wait to use in our new place." — Tammy Roselli Get it from Harper Rose Macrame for $16 (available in various colors and multi-packs). 5. A genius faucet catcher if you're sick and tired of your counter looking like a miniature swimming pool after cleaning the dishes. Let's be real, once you're done with that chore, you wanna sit on your couch and watch The dry away all the water that's pooled around your sink. Hustle Sew Shop / Etsy Hustle Sew Shop is based in Saint Helens, Oregon, and sells handmade goods that you can opt to get personalized! Promising review:"Great item, catches all the drips! I requested an off-center hole for my faucet, and it turned out perfect. Highly recommend this shop!" — Ellen Lucas Get it from Hustle Sew Shop for $13.50+ (available in five colors and four sizes). 6. A ceramic ravioli spoon rest that honestly looks good enough to eat. Add in the fact that if some of your homemade sauce gets on it when you put your spoon down, you'll be tempted to pick it up and bite into it... This is made of clay, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. However, I do encourage you to pick up a package of your favorite ravioli at the grocery store and make some!!! Amanda Paints & Pots is based in Arcata, California and handmade pottery and and fine art oil paintings. Promising review: "The spoon rest is so cute, and it was packaged incredibly well to prevent any damage. I'm very pleased with this purchase." — Noelle Merclich Get it from Amanda Paints & Pots for $26. 7. A roll of reusable "paper" towels you'll want to buy for TWO great reasons — the first being that it's a great way to reduce your own carbon footprint (fewer napkins/paper towels being thrown away). The second reason is they'll save you money in the long run, because now you won't have to keep replenishing a roll every time you run out. Let's say you buy a new paper towel roll each week, and that roll costs ~$1. You might be spending over $50 on paper towel rolls alone in a year (maybe even more), and not only is this less than half that cost, but they're machine washable and can be used over and over again. Cozy Simple Living is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and sells an assortment of printed reusable "paper" towels. Promising review:"Love these so much, I'm going to buy some more! Beautiful material and very absorbent, too! Just lovely in every way!" — Elaine Walter Get it from Cozy Simple Living for $23.85 (available in three styles). 8. A teddy bear matcha bowl for the cutest way to make your delicious morning matcha. I know that this can't technically make your bev taste better, but I do think your drink will be so much sweeter knowing this lil' cutie had a hand in helping to make it. Ditsy Pottery / Etsy Ditsy Pottery is based in Altamonte Springs, Florida and sells super lovely handmade ceramics. Get it from Ditsy Pottery for $45. 9. A KitchenAid mixer cord organizer because your handy stand mixer is perfect in every which way — it mixes your cookie ingredients in a pinch, it'll last you ages, and it looks gorg on your that cord in the back doesn't look so great snaking across your counter while it's not in use. This organizer to the rescue!! Bridge Designed / Etsy Bridge Designed is based in Pittsburgh and sells super smart lil' organizational products! Promising review: "I use my stand mixer several times a week, and was tired of having the power cord strewn all over the kitchen counter. This little thing is a great idea, and it sticks easily with the double-sided tape provided. Great idea!!!" — Annalissa Get it from Bridge Designed for $6.99 (available in five colors). 10. And on the topic of products for your stand mixer, this KitchenAid attachment organizer that'll provide a convenient storage spot for mixer attachments. There are so many great attachment options for cooking and baking your favorite foods, but they're taking up wayyyy too much valuable drawer space. 3D Home Solution / Etsy 3D Home Solution is based in Frisco, Texas and makes 3D printed home organization products. Promising review:"Just what I didn't know I needed! My attachments didn't have a good home. The whisk is too fat for my drawers, but I wanted to keep them together, and near the mixer, so they just sat on a shelf. Now they have a home, and they're not blocking the canisters on the shelf!" — Noora Get it from 3D Home Solution for $11 (available in three colors). 11. A Y2K-inspired punch needle coaster because if your coasters look this cool, then your friends and family *may* just be more inclined to actually use one for their drinks. Now the question many will you buy and which ones will you choose?! Embroidery with Aycan is woman-owned, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, and sells the cutest assortment of mug rugs. Promising review: "I gave these coasters as a gift to a friend and she was over the moon! They are so unique and well-crafted. 10/10!" — amber Get it from Embroidery with Aycan for $7.49 (available in numerous styles). 12. An oven mitt you can get customized with a picture of your dog's face that'll become the ~talking point~ of future dinner parties. Think of how mesmerized your loved ones will be when they see you take that delicious lasagna out of the oven using this adorable piece of hand protection. Reviewers have also gotten this customized with pictures of their cat's faces! PetParty is run by a team of moms and high school students based in Sherwood, Oregon, and sells adorable personalized gifts. 13. A butter stick holder because you've had one too many instances of your fingers getting wayyyy too greasy trying to spread butter on a pan, resulting in your countertops and fridge/drawer handles looking like a slimy mess afterward. With this, just hold the handle at the end, spread, and you're good to go! The Magnetack / Etsy The Magnetack is based in Miami and sells magnetic pushpin photo and poster holders. Promising review:"Absolutely perfect. It holds a whole stick of butter and the butter stays in place — unlike some of the other products on the market that are supposed to serve the same purpose." — Michelle Get it from The Magnetack for $14.95. 14. A drinking glass featuring a cat figurine inside who is happy to keep you company as you sip an iced coffee, lemonade, water, or even some wine! No matter what your drink of choice is, you're gonna be so happy you have this to enjoy it with! Glassy Shop NYC is based in New York and sells a unique assortment of glassware. Promising review: "Great glasses! They are high quality, and the little glass cat figurines are so cute and well-crafted! I gave them as a gift to my sister, and she loved them! I got an orange one and a gray one to match her cats. Very happy with the purchase, and I would recommend this as an excellent purchase for cat lovers!" — Alexandra Todd Get it from Glassy Shop NYC for $29.95 (available in four colors and multi-packs). 15. A plastic bag organizer because that mess of boxes is you've had too many instances now of trying to pack your little a snack-size bag of Goldfish only to accidentally grab a quart-size plastic bag instead. Now you can avoid the mess and the mixup! Made for Organizing / Etsy Made for Organizing is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and sells quality handcrafted organization products. Promising review: "Better quality than expected. Seller is fast and friendly. Would absolutely purchase again." — Leigh Get it from Made for Organizing for $45+ (available in four styles). 16. A bamboo scraper to make quick work of stubborn burnt food bits on the bottom of your pots/pans. It happens to the best of us — you let a rice cook a lil' too long, you forgot to grease the pan before making eggs, and so on. Having to soak your cookware before scrubbing is both time-consuming and annoying! Plus, this is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic scrapers and it's compostable! You can also use this as a natural door-stop, a candle wax cleaner, or to easily clear up chopped up food from your countertops! Bamboo Switch is based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and creates zero waste, plastic-free everyday use products. Get it from Bamboo Switch for $3.50 (also available in multi-packs). 17. A Nespresso cactus pod holder because being able to see your variety of pods (rather than dig through several boxes) will make it so much easier to brew the exact blend you're craving in the morning. Not to mention, the cactus just looks so cool and will look great on your kitchen counter! RenCrafted / Etsy RenCrafted is based in San Antonio and sells super cool Nespresso pod holders! Promising review: "Absolutely love this for holding my Nespresso pods. Came in great condition. Exactly as advertised. I love it!" — Elizabeth Get it from RenCrafted for $40 (also available in an option with 16 Nespresso pods). 18. A woodland bear utensil holder you can think of as a product you don't really need, but once you own it, you'll wonder how you made it this far in life without it. It's a bear that's willing to hold your chopsticks. Kinda like your very own personal assistant to keep your utensil safe while you take a quick break from your pasta to text back the group chat. AM Dine Perfect / Etsy AM Dine Perfect is based in New York and sells minimalist tableware pieces. 19. A measuring cup and spoon organizer to help free up some precious real estate in your drawers. Now that your cups and spoons will be on display (and in size order), it'll be easier than ever to grab the correct size exactly when you need it. Not to mention, it makes for some cool decor! Shop Cherie Co / Etsy Shop Cherie Co is based in Atlanta and sells kitchen organization products. Promising review: "Absolutely love this piece! Perfect for my measuring cups. I used the adhesive strips to affix it to the tile in my kitchen and it's perfect and so cute!" — Chrysanthemum Get it from Shop Cherie Co for $38.95 (available in five colors). 20. Andddd some gorgeous new measuring cups and spoons for pairing with your new organizer! There's nothing wrong with the plastic cups you currently own, but if you're going to turn your measuring utensils into kitchen decor, why not splurge a lil' and do it in style?! It's what you deserve. Alligator Rose Co is based in Palm Coast, Florida and sells party decor and eclectic home pieces. Get it from Alligator Rose Co for $32.99. 21. A set of Highland Cow salt and pepper shakers you'll be so grateful you own when your food could use some moo -re flavor. For real tho, why would you wanna settle for basic and boring shakers when these cuties exist?! If these aren't the most welcome dinner guests, IDK who is! The CGB Gift Shop is based in Bude, UK, and sells over 1,500 unique gifts!!! Get them from The CGB Gift Shop for $32.14. 22. A roll-up corner sink rack because your sponge, scrubber brush, and bar of soap deserve a spot in your kitchen that's not cluttered on the tiny bit of counter space next to your sink, which is pretty yucky, TBH. Plus, its design allows for airflow so your sponge, brush, and soap can actually dry rather than sit in a puddle and get all soggy. Your only regret will be not buying this sooner! Me Mother Earth / Etsy Me Mother Earth is husband and wife-owned, based in Las Vegas, and sells eco-friendly home products. Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. Works great for hanging my new Swedish sponge on. Well-made." — thebbie1 Get it from Me Mother Earth for $13.98 (available in two colors). 23. A straw holder that comes with adhesive backing for a quick and simple installation inside your cupboard. Thanks to your approximately 1,000 reusable water bottles, you've acquired quite a collection of silicone, glass, and metal reusable straws. This keeps them all in one easy-to-manage spot! RoylatCo is the shop behind this genius invention! Promising review: "I was impressed by such an innovative item that I never knew I needed in my life. It helps corral all the straws and frees up drawer space." — michall32 Get it from RoylatCo for $10 (available in seven colors). 24. A piece of grilled cheese sandwich wall art because if you're not decorating your kitchen walls with realistic-looking food art, what are you even DOING?! Kitchen wall art should look so good you want to eat should inspire you to get your butt over to the stove and make the world's best grilled cheese!!! Bogus Bites / Etsy Bogus Bites is based in Reading, Pennsylvania and sells wall art inspired by food. Get it from Bogus Bites for $74.99. 25. A canister with attitude — whether you fill this bb up with ground coffee, rice, or just leave it as is for decor, one thing's for certain: This lil' guy is judging the nicest way possible, of course. Hey, we all need a friend to keep us in check! Yossi Creations / Etsy Yossi Creations sells a gorg variety of kitchen products! Get it from Yossi Creations for $26.70 (available in seven colors). 26. A unique 3D-printed utensil holder because a product that doubles as a pretty piece of countertop eye candy AND frees up space in your jam-packed utensil drawer is an automatic win in my book. And that's just what this nifty, cool-looking piece does!! Rosebud HomeGoods and Co / Etsy Rosebud HomeGoods and Co is based in Long Beach, California, and specializes in 3D-printed planters and accessories. Promising review: "Such a great piece! LOVE IT!! Color is the best, and quality is FAB! Super groovy and cool addition to my kitchen for utensil storage. Have already received compliments and inquiries on where to find!" — Chris Wood Get it from Rosebud HomeGoods and Co for $15.29+ (available in various colors and three sizes). 27. A wildflower tempered glass backsplash to turn an area of your kitchen wall into your own personal mini indoor garden — no water or sunlight needed. This is such a fun and pretty way to bring some color and joy into your kitchen! Clarity Wall Art is based in Türkiye and sells tempered glass wall art, backsplashes, and wall decor. Promising review: "We received this today and it is more beautiful than the pictures can ever show on the site. Very happy. Shipping was slowed by the holiday, but the item arrived in perfect condition!" — Patti OBrien Get it from Clarity Wall Art for $81.50+ (available in numerous sizes).