Kitchen Accessories Names: A Complete List of Cabinet Fittings, Storage, Cooking, Washing and Serving Items With What Each Does and Where It Is Used
Kitchen accessories names are easier to remember when you group them by job: cabinet fittings, storage, cooking, washing and serving. This page gives a plain list of names with what each item does and where it is used, so you can talk to your cabinet maker or shop assistant with confidence. It is a names and meanings list, while buying advice and rates are at kitchen accessories and kitchen tools. For storage products see kitchen organiser racks.
Cabinet fittings
- Hinge. Lets the door swing, often soft-close.
- Handle or knob. For pulling doors and drawers.
- Drawer channel. The slide that carries a drawer, see drawer channels.
- Soft-close damper. Slows a door or drawer at the end.
- Plinth or leg. Raises cabinets off the floor.
Storage accessories
- Pull-out basket. A sliding wire or steel basket.
- Corner carousel. A rotating shelf, see corner cabinets.
- Cutlery tray. A divided insert for spoons and forks.
- Spice rack. For jars, see spice racks.
- Plate rack. Holds plates upright, see plate racks.
Cooking items
- Tawa. A flat pan for roti and parathas.
- Karahi. A deep pan for curries and frying.
- Ladle (karchi). For serving daal and curry.
- Spatula (palta). For turning food on the tawa.
- Tongs (chimta). For lifting hot items and roti.
- Pressure cooker. Cooks food faster under pressure.
Washing and cleaning items
- Sink strainer. Catches food waste.
- Dish rack. Dries washed dishes, see dish drying racks.
- Scrubber and sponge. For washing.
- Soap dish or dispenser. Holds dish soap.
- Dustbin. A kitchen waste bin, often pull-out.
Serving and dining items
- Dinner set. Plates, bowls and cups.
- Serving spoons. For dishes at the table.
- Casserole (hot pot). Keeps food warm.
- Tray. Carries dishes.
- Water jug and glasses. For the table.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures for some items.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Cabinet handle, each | PKR 150 - 1,500 |
| Pair of soft-close hinges | PKR 300 - 1,800 |
| Cutlery tray | PKR 800 - 5,000 |
| Pull-out basket | PKR 3,000 - 15,000 |
| Tawa, non-stick | PKR 1,200 - 4,000 |
| Dish rack | PKR 1,150 - 3,825 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
How to use this list
Take the names that you need to a shop or to your cabinet maker, and ask for samples. Using the right name avoids confusion, for example between a drawer channel and a drawer runner, which are the same thing in different words.
Before you decide
Write down the accessories you want, note the sizes of your cabinets and ask for a quote that lists each item. Avoid buying accessories before the cabinets are final, because sizes must match. A short, clear list prevents mistakes and extra costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabinet fittings such as hinges, handles and drawer channels, storage items such as baskets and racks, cooking items such as tawa, karahi and ladle, washing items such as strainers and dish racks, and serving items such as dinner sets and trays. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
The slide that carries a drawer and lets it open smoothly. It is also called a drawer runner or slide. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
A rotating shelf inside a corner cabinet that brings items to you. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
A small part that slows a door or drawer at the end of its travel so it closes quietly. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Rates for common accessories are at the kitchen accessories page and the tools page on this site. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
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