Bowls

Ceramic Bowls and Other Kitchen Essentials

The kitchen is one of those places where family and friends congregate, so stock it well with all of the essentials.

Kitchen Towels

Kitchen dish towels are helpful to have while cooking and cleaning up dishes. The highly absorbent towels made of 100 percent cotton are soft, too. Cotton holds up well through multiple washings, so these towels are made to last. Choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match the kitchen decor. One color or pattern could be used for hand-drying, as an eco-friendly alternative to paper towels. Another type of towel could be for drying dishes. Hang them over the oven handle or on a hook out in the open for convenience and to show them off.

Baskets, Bowls and Trays

We have a large assortment of decorative and functional decorative bowls at Williams Sonoma. Baskets are ideal for storing items and keeping them tucked away. They come in many sizes and shapes: some with handles, and some that can serve as a decorative trash can in a bathroom or playroom. Assorted bowls come in small, medium and large sizes. Use them as serving pieces in the kitchen or dining room. Alternatively, fill them with seashells, potpourri or artistic orbs as a decoration in a living room or den. Trays can do double duty as serving trays or catchalls for keys and wallets. Many trays look fabulous hanging on a wall as a decoration.

Condiment Bowls

Condiment bowls are multipurpose bowls that can be used for many things. Condiment bowls can certainly be used to hold condiments like mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise. They are also ideal for holding chopped onions, jalapenos, salsa and other toppings on taco night. Serve dips in them with chips for an easy appetizer. Use the bowls to hold ingredients for a fancy bloody Mary bar with celery sticks, olives, sliced lemons, and pepperoncinis.

Universal Bowls

Soup, pasta and cereal can be served in classic bowls that are the right size for any of these dishes. Round and square designs come in assorted colors and patterns. Many are porcelain, which is easy to maintain and is usually dishwasher-safe. The bowls work well as serving dishes for two. Load up a batch of vegetables, a small salad concoction or a mixed fruit bowl and serve at the table with a serving spoon or tongs. These bowls are versatile enough to use practically every day.