You could say that I'm slightly fanatical about kitchenware sales. Top appliance and cookware brands aren't often available at huge discounts, so I'm constantly on the hunt for deals – and when I spotted Crate & Barrel's Labor Day special offers on kitchenware, I knew I was in for a treat.
Whether you've been looking to invest in the best Dutch oven, the best coffee maker, or one of the best stand mixers, there are some unmissable discounts to be had in the Crate & Barrel sale right now, with up to 40% off some of our favorite brands, including Le Creuset, KitchenAid and Ninja.
Upgrading your kitchen appliances and cookware is a decision that understandably involves a lot of thought and research, as they're often expensive purchases, and buying from popular brands is always likely to cost you more. However, these often represent the best value for money.
So, when sales like these come around, I'm always excited to share the gems that we think are really worth your hard-earned cash. And I can't deny that I don't get a buzz when I get my hands on premium pieces for less. The Crate & Barrel kitchenware sale is a brilliant opportunity to do just that. Here are my top picks – with some advice from our Kitchen Editor, Lydia, who has tested hundreds of appliances and cookware brands – to help you spend wisely.
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The KitchenAid Artisan isn't just the best KitchenAid stand mixer we've tested; it's also 'the best mixer for most people,' according to our kitchen appliance editor Lydia Hayman. 'With 10 power settings, it mixes everything from cake batter and cookie dough to whipped cream and frosting,' she explains. 'It's sturdy on the countertop and will stand the test of time.'
The Internet is devoted to this classic cookware brand, but should you buy Le Creuset? Our tester says that 'Le Creuset combines beauty and durability' which makes it 'worth every penny.' She emphasizes that this Dutch oven itself is a 'real kitchen workhorse: it's suitable for everything from slow-cooking meat to baking loaves of bread.'
This sleek air fryer was recommended by one of our testers for its space-saving solutions, and it scored 4.5 stars in our Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer review. 'This model is narrow and unassuming, yet each basket contains two cooking levels, allowing you to cook up to four different ingredients simultaneously,' they note. 'Ninja's Double Stack is exactly what the best air fryers should be: speedy and reliable for delicious dinners.'
This compact mixer claimed the top spot in our best hand mixer guide. Acording to our tester, it 'combines aesthetics and functionality perfectly: it has the polished retro look that the brand is famous for, the convenience of being cordless, and the performance that you need to get your smaller baking tasks done efficiently.'
If you're looking to purchase one of the best drip coffee makers, now is the time to order this large-capacity Zwilling model. 'It’s hard to find a 12-cup drip coffee maker that doesn’t take over your entire counter – but the sleek Zwilling pulls it off effortlessly,' says our tester. 'It brews a full pot without hogging space, and its clean, modern design looks smart.'
I recently made the decision to switch my regular pans for some of the best non-toxic cookware, and this pan is at the top of my list. In her Made In stainless steel pan review, Lydia describes it as 'a solid investment that delivers professional-level performance without an ultra-luxury price tag,' adding that it's 'reliable, versatile, and built to last.'
