5 Target Items Under $50 That Instantly Upgrade Your Kitchen
It's time for some retail therapy in the kitchen.
Kitchen renovations and even appliance upgrades can be costly and hard to budget for. However, with a shopping trip to Target you can make some quick and affordable surface-level upgrades that cost less than $50 but make a noticeable improvement in your meal prep and cooking space.
These and many more items at Target can quickly and cheaply change the look and feel of your kitchen.
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Nylon Kitchen Utensils
Price: $20 for the set
The little touches that make a kitchen look and function better are often simple. For instance, completely revamp your utensils with this Lux Decor Collection of 23 kitchen utensils in black and stainless steel. Not only will they improve the way things look, they’ll upgrade your cooking game almost immediately.
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Nonslip Acacia Wood Cutting Board
Price: $22 per board
Kitchen implements that look as good as they function can upgrade the whole experience with very little spend. These Figmint non-slip acacia cutting boards are as elegant as they are functional. Buy several — they look so good you can store them on the countertop.
KAF Swedish Dishcloths
Price: $15 per set of four
Dishcloths don’t have to be boring just because they’re used to wipe up messes and spills. Hang a set of four, multicolored KAF Swedish dishcloths on your oven handle or refrigerator door to add a little flair as well as keeping them handy. Each color set comes in a four-pack, with four different designs per set.
Ninja 200W Express Food Chopper
Price: $30
If you’re in the kitchen chopping, slicing and dicing by hand, let the Ninja 200W express food chopper do all that work for you with its stainless steel blades. It’s got a compact, ergonomic design and is simple to use and store.
OXO POP Three-Piece Plastic Food Storage Container Set
Price: $33 per set of three
Organize loose food such as cereal, rice or pasta in these clean, tidy and airtight OXO POP plastic food storage containers. Sleekly designed, free of BPAs and dishwasher safe, you’ll
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary. Prices are accurate as of April 20, 2026, and are subject to change.
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