Designing a kitchen that ticks all your Pinterest boxes is one thing, but filling it up with aesthetic cookware is that next step that’ll truly complete your dream kitchen. Of course, form and function are both incredibly important━and the pots and pans on this ultimate list of cookware will ensure your kitchen looks good from the bottom up.
1. Le Creuset
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French brand Le Creuset needs no further introduction: the cast iron cookware specialist has been around since 1925, when they produced their first cocotte━or Dutch oven. The brand is known for its wide range of cook- and bakeware, but better than that is the gorgeous rainbow of colours their products come in.
In addition to their mainstay colours that range from muted beiges to bright cherry reds, there are also seasonal colours such as sage and peach that’ll suit any kitchen design. Plus, their cast iron wares are handmade to last a lifetime.
Buy Le Creuset at Tangs Online.
Price: From $159 for a 14cm sauce pan
2. Staub
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We’ve covered the best Staub collections that you’ll want in your kitchen, so it’s needless to say that they deserve a spot on this aesthetic cookware list too. Like Le Creuset, this brand hails from France, and also goes through multiple rounds of stringent inspection before the handmade pieces are sent to stores.
Staubs also come in a wide range of colours to match your kitchen, though their interior is textured dark grey or black enamel, versus the smooth cream of Le Creuset.
Buy Staub cookware at Tangs Online.
Price: From $218 for a 22cm grill pan
3. Modori
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Made in Korean Modori cookware is the stuff that minimalist and Japandi kitchens dream of. Lightweight and compact, their range of pots and pans are made with safe, non-toxic materials, and 5 layers of nonstick ceramic coatings, including a natural ceramic Xtrema coating technology.
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Of particular note is their space-saving range of Sodam cookware that comes with a removable handle, so they’re easily stackable in your kitchen cabinets.
Buy Modori cookware.
Price: From $63 for a 14cm mini pot
4. GreenPan
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If, perhaps, cast iron isn’t your jam, consider GreenPan instead. The Belgium-made brand of cookware prides themselves on being sustainably produced, and is said to be the first toxin-free alternative to traditional ceramic-coated cookware━GreenPans are free of the synthetic PFAS and PFOA, as well as lead and cadmium.
It really doesn’t hurt that their pans come in myriad colours too.
Price: From $39 (U.P. $99) for a 20cm frypan
5. Neoflam
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Match your pink home with pink cookware, such as the sweetest pastel candy pink Sherbet range from Neoflam. This South Korean brand also features Xtrema ceramic coating on their cast aluminum cookware that’s lightweight and scratch resistant.
These non-stick pans are also free of synthetic chemicals, lead and cadmium, making them eco-friendly and what’s said to be a healthier alternative to traditional nonstick pans.
Shop Neoflam at Tangs Online.
Price: From $24.64 (U.P. $45) for a 16cm egg pan
6. Mauviel
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If you thought Staub and Le Creuset were expensive, you haven’t met Mauviel, yet another French brand of cookware. This is the oldest one on this list yet, founded in 1830 and 7 generations old today. They’re best known for their copper cookware, known for its heat conducting properties, still made by hand by 70 artisans in the Mauviel factory in Normandy, France.
FYI, lots of chefs and serious foodies swear by copper pans, which will last you a lifetime with proper care.
Shop Mauviel at Tangs Online.
Price: From $119.50 for a 7cm mini saute pan
7. Our Place
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Space-starved homeowners, the 10-in-1 Always Pan by Our Place is an aesthetic, all-in-one option to consider for your tiny kitchen. True to its name, the recycled aluminum pan allows you to braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, bake, serve and store food, and comes with a beechwood spatula, steamer basket, colander, and steam-release lid.
Colour-wise, the range of cookware by Our Place comes in a bevy of muted colours, including sage, soft blue, and pale terracotta.
Shop Our Place at Selfridges, with a £30 (~S$51) shipping fee, or join the waitlist at Anthropologie Singapore.
Price: From $123.57 (U.P. $173) for a Mini Always 2.0 21.6cm cooking pan
8. Smeg
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You may be more familiar with the extra cute retro-style kitchen appliances by Smeg, but here’s a heads up━they make cookware too. Designed and manufactured in Italy with the same iconic retro vibe, Smeg’s nonstick aluminum cookware comes with a patented base for use on all hob types, and ergonomic stainless steel handles. They’re oven safe up to 250°C, and dishwasher-compatible too.
If you have a Smeg-outfitted or retro kitchen, this range of cookware will be the perfect accompaniment to the rest of your cooking space.
Buy Smeg cookware.
Price: From $208 for a 24cm frying pan
9. Carote
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For those of you who have gone for the minimalist white aesthetic in your homes, one of Carote’s cream or white cookware sets would be the finishing touch you didn’t know you needed.
Like Modori, they’ve got a set of cookware with detachable handles which saves up to 70% of cupboard space. Alternatively, opt for the White Granite set, made with recycled aluminum and wood-look handles, that features a nonstick granite coating that’s free of synthetic chemicals.
Get Carote on Amazon.
Price: From $170.20 for a 17pc set
10. Iwachu
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Finally, there’s Iwachu, said to be one of the most respected makers of modern Nanbu ironware from Morioka in Japan. They’re known for their tetsubin, or iron tea pots, but also have a range of cookware including rice pots, frying pans, woks, and nabe pots that wouldn’t look out of place in a Japandi home.
Stock up on Iwachu cookware at Tangs Online.
Price: From $44 (U.P. $55) for a 9.5cm egg pan
Bonus: Sori Yanagi
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Famous for his Butterfly Stool, the renowned Japanese industrial designer’s Yanagi Flatware is one for the collector’s kitchen. Defined by clean lines and subtle curves, with comfortable grip and a balanced weight in hand, this cutlery set epitomises Yanagi’s philosophy of beauty in simplicity and functionality.
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Yanagi’s cookware lines are equally stunning with their minimalist curves. Get a select few products right here in Singapore on the Late Morning website.
Bling up your kitchen with this list of aesthetic cookware
The cookware maketh the cook, we say, and this list of aesthetic cookware will certainly make your home pop too. Whether you’re after a farmhouse or retro colourpop vibe, there’s definitely something on this list to get for your new kitchen━or even as a housewarming gift.
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Feature image adapted from: Mauviel, Our Place, Le Creuset
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