10 Must-Have Items for the Kitchen: Choices from the Owner of a Wine Bar on Petrovka

The kitchen is the main attraction in every home: here morning coffee is brewed, family lunches are prepared, and here in the evening new cocktails are tasted in the company of close friends. Therefore, all items on the kitchen should not only be convenient and functional, but also blend organically into the interior so that we can rest without worrying about household issues. We found out what the artist, interior designer, and owner of a wine bar on Petrovka Sinners & Beginners, Ekaterina Pugachyova, thinks about this.

Ekaterina Pugachyova — an expert, artist, interior designer and owner of a wine bar on Petrovka Sinners & Beginners

Ice storage container, Bloomingville
This is my number one item on the shopping list — an ice bucket. Tropical motifs remain in vogue in the upcoming 2019 year. And this ice bucket has two advantages — tropics and gold.

Black tableware set
How easy is it to add variety and refresh your kitchen decor? Simply buy new tableware. But not a boring set of stainless steel cutlery. Chrome and black are a winning combination.

Cocktail shaker, Bloomingville
If you like inviting guests to your home, I suggest buying a shaker for mixing cocktails. First of all, you will surprise guests with homemade drinks, and secondly, you can experiment — from classic to creative and make great signature cocktails. Paired with a golden pineapple for ice storage, this shaker looks very stylish.

Forest dish made of blown glass
A pleasant texture, proportional diameter, and most importantly, the color of summer forest paint. Such a dish will look great on the center of a dining table with fruits or in the living room by the sofa with aromatic herbs. This is that atmospheric item that will lift your mood at the end of a working day.

Empire ashtray
An ashtray is a necessary item in interior design, even if you don't smoke. The ceramic ashtray Empire will fit perfectly on a bar counter or a coffee table.

Drip-free decanter, Eva Solo
This beautiful symmetrical decanter is made of tempered glass, stainless steel, and rubber. I would place it next to classic elongated glasses or colored glassware with an original design, and for perfect harmony — I recommend filling the decanter with sangria on coffee.

Grace napkin holder, Guzzini
The square shape of the napkin holder has its advantages over a triangular one: napkins lie flat and neatly, do not tear or crumple, and can be easily taken from the top without risk of pulling out the whole stack.

Tiffany champagne bucket, Guzzini
In the run-up to New Year and Christmas holidays, a champagne bucket is an indispensable and elegant accessory. What's important is that this bucket holds two bottles of sparkling wine at once.

Cheese grater Kasimir
My favorite pasta is Aglio e olio: I can't call myself a chef, but this pasta is my specialty. If there's such a fun and handy grater nearby, the spaghetti will be cooked quickly and with love.

Glass cleaning brush with suction cup, Joseph Joseph
Among all the wonderful items, this brush is undoubtedly the most versatile item that should be in every home. It easily attaches to smooth surfaces, and there's no need to spend extra time on thorough and clean glassware washing.