4 Fancy Costco Kitchen Upgrades Under $20 That Look Like Big-Budget Buys
Not every kitchen upgrade has to cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Sometimes, a few well-chosen pieces can make your space feel more polished and expensive without blowing your budget. If you want to give your kitchen a quick refresh, Costco has plenty of affordable finds that deliver a high-end look for less.
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Here are four kitchen items you can find at Costco that can immediately make your home feel more upscale and expensive.
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Oven Mitts
Price: $6.99
Another kitchen upgrade to add to your shopping cart is these quilted oven mitts. Though the design is pretty simple, it looks high-quality and can protect your hands at the same time. Plus, you get two for just $6.99, which is quite affordable.
Placemats
Price: $13.99
Placemats are a relatively inexpensive addition to your decor that can instantly make your kitchen and dining space a lot fancier. They can also protect your tables from spills, heat and scratches. These placemats from Costco have a PVC outer shell with polyester core, which makes them great for both indoor and outdoor dining.
“I use these outdoors when eating on the patio. They look and feel just like the more expensive placemat. I definitely recommend,” a Costco member commented.
Organic Kitchen Towels
Price: $19.99
These kitchen towels are made of organic cotton with jacquard and dobby fabric woven into the textured design. While they brighten a room with elegant patterns, they're not simply "the good towels" meant for display rather than use. They're highly absorbent, meaning they have utility as actual dish towels, and will give you something nice to look at while you work.
Blue Arbor Bowl Set
Price: $17.99 (regularly $19.99)
This Blue Arbor bowl set features glossy six bowls with a cobalt blue leaf design. Theit beautiful designs are enchanting, while their sturdy elegance makes them great for foods from freezing to steaming, and everything in between. And since they’re made of high-fired stoneware, they’re dishwasher and microwave-safe as well.
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Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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