Upgrade U: 12 New Kitchen Essentials for Spring Inline

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    So cute, you won’t want to get it dirty, the Hedley & Bennett Sweet Pea apron is more than a pretty smock. In brushed twill cotton accented by brass hardware, this Los Angeles–made apron is durable enough for professional chefs—peek over the counter at Trois Mec, Mozza, and your other favorite eateries from coast to coast to see them in action.

    Hedley & Bennett Sweet Pea apron, $105; hedleyandbennett.com

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    Crafted by chef Nate Bonner, this chef’s knife, featuring a hand-cast maple and resin handle studded with mosaic pins, makes slicing and dicing an elegant affair.

    NHB Knifeworks Stainless Steel Chef Knife with Figured Maple and Black, Gold, Red, and White Resin Handle, $379; nhbknifeworks.com

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    With white Morwad marble and mirror-shine brass, this Stone Pestle and Mortar by Tom Dixon lends sculptural weight to a countertop, and pummels dried spices.

    Tom Dixon Stone Pestle And Mortar, $240; tomdixon.net

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    The Bugatti of blenders, Vitamix’s Professional Series 750 builds on the brand’s legendary original model. Its most powerful motor yet—2.2-peak horsepower—is also its quietest, and with settings that take you from soup to smoothie in a turn of the dial, the 750 accomplishes culinary feats with ease. When you’re finished, an automated cleaning cycle takes care of the dirty work.

    Vitamix Professional Series 750 blender, $639; vitamix.com

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    Part of the MoMA Collection, the Margrethe Mixing Bowls are an icon of Danish design dating back to the early fifties. Developed by Rosti with the collaboration of the Swedish prince and industrial designer Sigvard Bernadotte, the design was named for Bernadotte's niece Margrethe, who is now Denmark's queen regent. Rosti’s limited-edition set of nesting bowls is issued in a retro palette of pastel hues.

    MoMA Collection Margrethe Mixing Bowls, set of three, $50; momastore.org

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    Could a bowl cover be chic? Dot and Army’s striped cotton covers from Food52 make plastic wrap a distant memory. The reusable covers with elastic edging fit snugly over bowls to protect food while adding flair to the refrigerator.

    Food52 Dot and Army Linen and Cotton Bowl Covers, set of six, $60; food52.com

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    The gray-veined marble French Kitchen Pastry Slab from Crate and Barrel remains cooler than room temperature to ensure dough stays firm through rolling, folding, and cutting. Off duty, it makes a handsome presentation board.

    Crate and Barrel French Kitchen Pastry Slab, $50; crateandbarrel.com

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    Sur La Table’s burnished copper measuring spoons are a bright departure from the stainless steel staple.

    Sur La Table Copper Measuring Spoons, set of four, $11; surlatable.com

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    Woven on traditional looms in Imabari, Japan, Yoshii chambray hand towels’ softness and durability are the product of organic, handpicked cotton prized for its exceptional quality.

    Yoshii Two-Tone Chambray Hand Towels, $25; lekkerhome.com

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    This blushing copper redesign of the classic KitchenAid stand mixer is built to exceed a home baker’s dreams. With an enhanced motor, sturdy hold, and expanded bowl, you can whisk, beat, and knead with the simplicity and efficiency of a pro.

    KitchenAid Professional 620 Stand Mixer in Satin Copper, $900; williams-sonoma.com

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    London-based sisters Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley, personal chefs who rose to the level of guru with their hit manifesto, The Art of Eating Well, sell the spiralizer behind their empire-building vegetable noodles. If it’s not in your kitchen already, it will become a new essential.

    Hemsley + Hemsley Spiralizer, $46; amazon.co.uk

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    In shades of sapphire, ruby, and emerald, Hermès’s Voyage en Ikat collectsion translates the Asian weaving technique to porcelain. 24K matte gold adds a decadent stroke to the abstract, bohemian patterns.

    Hermès Voyage en Ikat Tea Pot, $1,520; hermes.com