The kitchen is the heart of the home, and as such, it needs a lot of love. Some people spend tens of thousands of dollars upgrading their kitchens, and while that sure sounds nice, luxury renovations aren’t the top priority for people adhering to frugal budgets. You may be surprised as to just how much a little touch or well-priced designer accent can boost your aesthetic and your mood.
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Marshalls is an ideal place to shop if you’re looking for high-quality goods for your kitchen that won’t break the bank. Let’s look at six standout kitchen items that are on sale for well under $50 at Marshalls and are worth your time and, quite possibly, your hard-earned money.
Side, Salad or Dinner Plates
Whether you are looking to update your kitchen plates or want to add some fun designs for your next party, gathering, or meal, Marshall’s has you covered. You can get a seasonal favorite like the Cupcake and Cashmere set of 8 melamine Halloween cookie plates for $12.99 or a Blue Sky 4-piece set of Lemon Sky side plates for a classic design for only $9.99.
Display or Soup Bowls
When you’re ravenously hungry, few things hit the spot as sufficiently as a bowl of hearty soup, stew or ramen. If you need the right bowl for every occasion, why not have a pretty one if it’s well-priced? At Marshalls, you have no shortage of options, such as the 4-piece set of Bella Lux glazed scallop bowls trimmed in gold for $19.99, or a decorative and large Corner Ruby ceramic fruit bowl for $20.
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Pantry Baskets
Take your kitchen storage organization to the next level with these MDesign meshi wired pantry bins. This large 16-inch by 12-inch basket has a comparable value of $36, but Marshalls knocked the price down $15 to add some savings you can store.
Year of the Snake Chip and Dip Lazy Susan
Here we are in the year of the snake, which, according to the Chinese zodiac, means a year of major transformations, renewal and change. Celebrate with the Year of the Snake melamine seven-piece chip and dip lazy Susan. It’s on sale at Marshalls for $15, marked down from $24.99, with a comparable value of $35.
Cake Stand
Nothing says you know your way around a dessert display like having a beautiful cake stand to show off your creative confections. This rippled-footed cake plate by Godinger has a metallic finish, marble print top and ridged design to add a touch of glamour to your dessert presentation. At only $29.99, compared to its $42 price tag at other retailers, this Marshalls item is one sweet deal.
Tablecloths
Hosting a get-together at your home? Décor as simple as a festively spooky or floral tablecloth can make all the difference in transforming your kitchen into a beautifully staged scene. The Tiramisu premium cotton hand-blocked printed tablecloth with floral design is only $22, or the Christian Lacroix skull floral tablecloth adds a hint of the macabre for the upcoming spooky season for $29.99.
Nicole Spector contributed to the reporting for this article.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Aug. 8, 2025. Prices and availability are subject to change.
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