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1. A genius 2-in-1 coffee maker that lets you brew a whole pot OR just a single cup. Because an adult kitchen is all about versatility and options, right?
2. Or, a fully automatic espresso and cappuccino machine if you're looking to put your local Starbucks out of business. Reviewers seriously swear by this thing for its quality and the money it saves in the long run by not dropping $8 on a latte everyday! And, as you well know by now... there's nothing more "adult" than "saving money in the long run..."
3. A trash can with a motion sensor so you can easily dispose of waste without lifting a finger. It's also designed to hold trash bags in place and prevent them from slipping — which is important!!
4. A bar cart, because you're ready to finally get yourself one after seeing how cute your friend's looked on NYE. Adult bevvies, coffee, hot cocao — whatever your poison, this'll make making it all the more enjoyable.
5. A 32-piece dinnerware set so you can wave goodbye to all those mismatched dishes you've collected since college and have a true matching set, once and for all!
6. A set of knives that'll have you slicing and dicing like a pro in no time. Not only will the block be aesthetically pleasing on your countertop, it'll actually self sharpen your knives each time you slide them in/remove them.
7. A kitchen workstation for the adult whose kitchen is smaller than their playhouse from childhood. Take advantage of that empty wall and give yourself some actual prep space and extra room for pantry items, pots and pans, mixing bowls, and so on.
8. A classic air fryer — because even if you know nothing about cooking, you can always heat up some chicken tendies in one of these babies. And that, my friends, is the greatest gift of adulthood.
9. OR an air fryer/toaster oven combo that... (you might want to sit down for this)... you can stick an ENTIRE chicken in. Yep, you read that right. Not only does it possess the magic of an air fryer, but it's also a full-on mini oven. Godspeed.
10. A cast-iron Dutch oven/roaster you can use to whip up soups and stews on the stove, as well as roasts and breads in the oven. We love a two for one deal. PLUS, it'll look so good sitting out on your stove top and really make you look like you have your life together.
11. A stainless-steel roaster with a rack and two-piece carving set because YOU are hosting a dinner party for the first time this year and want to feel as prepared as possible. This is a good first place to start.
12. A robot vacuum that can suck up all those crumbs on your kitchen floor while you do other things (like scroll IG). Cooking is hard, we get it. But cleaning up? The actual WORST. This thing is a game changer.
13. A colorful cookware set that are both NON-STICK and incredibly DURABLE — the two most important things when it comes to adult cooking tools. Plus, these colors?? I mean, how chic??
14. A powerful smokeless grill because even though the weather outside is frightful, your juicy steaks can still be delightful! Reviewers love how intense the heat is and how easy it is to clean up.
15. A KitchenAid stand mixer set so you can truly become the serious baker you've always wanted to be. This set includes everything you need to get started, including: two stainless steel bowls, three mixer attachments and a spatula. I'll take some red velvet cupcakes, pls!
16. A 10-piece fridge and pantry bin organizer set because no grown-up's kitchen is complete without an orderly refrigerator. From fresh produce to soda cans and your individually packaged sauces, these'll help you make sense of the abyss that a fridge can be.
17. And a four-piece set of dry food storage containers — because if your fridge is organized like an adult, your pantry should be, too. Reviewers say these work great for everything from legumes to pastas to rice and more. They just look sophisticated, you know??
18. A SodaStream Terra Starter Kit so you can make your seltzer to your exact liking. "Welcome to the carbonation station!" you'll exclaim excitedly to all of your friends.
19. A set of three serving platters that'll really take your dinner parties to the next level and make your meals look all the more delectable. You're well on your way to becoming the host with the most!!!
20. Lastly, an eight-piece stemless crystal wineglass set sure to impress your friends and family to no end. And better yet, this set is dishwasher safe!
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