<p>Looking for ideas on the basic dishes/utensils/cookware/glassware one would purchase for an apartment (will never have more than 3 people staying there–it’s a company rental for employees working on a long-distance project). Have extra coffee maker from office to take to apartment. I offered to do the purchasing for H’s company and he took me up on it!</p>
<p>Ikea does lots of cheap, functional and fairly aesthetically pleasing kitchen items - much of my kitchenware comes from there.</p>
<p>They used to have a kitchen in a box thing…I think at Walmart or target. It had service for 4 of dishes, silverware, glasses. Get one frying pan, a medium sized saucepan. I’d put a spatula, some knives, a soup scoop. Get a small package assorted size storage containers for leftovers (rubbermaid or the like). How about a cookie sheet and a 13x9x2 pan ( which can be used for lots of things).</p>
<p>can opener, kitchen shears, bottle opener, wine opener/corkscrew, turner, measuring spoons and cups, tongs, colander, sponges, dish brush, oven mitt/potholder, ice bucket, ice tray, trivet.</p>
<p>toaster or toaster oven.
Is there a microwave?</p>
<p>Collection of restaurant and take out menus that deliver.</p>
<p>Target and Walmart will have plenty of apartment goods this summer aimed at college students. Service for 8, not just 4, is a good number of dishes and utensils since someone may not clean them or use two… You may want to either go with the cheapest buy by the piece silverware- such as a pack o6 forks etc from Target or you may want a complete set of knives, forks, spoons. Don’t forget a toaster. Measuring cups and spoons. Consider some plastic ware and glasses. Consider a supply of paper plates et al for those times no one wants to do dishes. Some of those “in a box” utensils, knives are so poor in quality they are useless. </p>
<p>Go to one of the dept stores and look at the stuff. Can openers, peelers, graters, ice cream scoops, bottle openers, corkscrew, salt and pepper shakers, spices…</p>
<p>Check on a hotel with a kitchenette and see what they provide, a local one should let you see a room.</p>
<p>Collect those BBB coupons and go there for the can openers, etc. They will be good quality.</p>
<p>When we go on vacation, we mostly stay at condos, and here is what is typically provided:</p>
<p>Can opener and wine/beer bottle opener.
A set of plastic spatulas, spoons, etc.
Toaster or toaster oven.
Tea kettle - electric ones are great.
Microwave oven.
Mixing bowls.
A set of dishes (non-chip ones, like Corelle, sold at at Target or Amazon?).
A set of silverware (check TJ Maxx)
A set of pans/pots
Nonstick omelet pan (would be a must for me, since I love eggs for breakfast)
A set of wine glasses (red and white)</p>
<p>Consider getting some foil, Saran wrap, salt and pepper shakers (filled), and some other basics, such as napkins, paper towels, dish soap, etc.</p>
<p>I want a whisk!</p>
<p>Dish towels and potholders.</p>
<p>Check in with the employees after they’ve been there a few days to see what they’re missing. My husband wouldn’t care about any of it as long as you had some good wine glasses and a corkscrew; I’d go crazy without decent knives. (When we rented on vacation this January, I brought my own knives.)</p>
<p>Cutting board, Clorox wipes, small Pyrex-type casserole dish or two, small/cheap mixer, place mats</p>
<p>Ice cube trays in case the refrigerator doesn’t have ice cube maker. Electric blender.</p>
<p>Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but a corkscrew is, for me, essential.</p>