Bed Bath & Beyond Just Launched a Sleek New Basics Line — Here’s What’s Worth Checking Out

updated May 10, 2021
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If there’s one thing Bed Bath & Beyond is known for (besides their famous blue coupons), it’s their inspiring assortment of chic home goods and decor. But if the words “budget-friendly” don’t immediately come to mind when you think of BBB, that’s about to change. After decades of selling top brands in every home category, the retailer just launched their very own collection of stylish and super-affordable items for the home, aptly named: Simply Essential. The line includes more than 1,000 household items for every room of the house, but we’re naturally diving deep into the kitchen section that includes everything from linens, to cookware, to utensils. The collection is an expertly curated mix of well-designed, wallet-friendly items to make meal prep, weeknight dinners, and entertaining fun and stress-free. And the best part? Prices start as low as $1 so you can go ahead and stock up on gifts for that recent grad in your life who’s off to college this fall or even a loved one in the process of setting up a brand new kitchen.

Plus, remember those blue coupons? If you sign up for BBB’s Beyond+ loyalty program, you’ll automatically save 20 percent and get free standard shipping on all online orders! We’ve rounded up our top picks from the Simply Essential line below, and be sure to check out the full collection here.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$7.00

Available in 8-, 10-, and 12-inch sizes, this nonstick aluminum fry pan will be your go-to for perfect fried eggs, toasted seeds, or quick stir-fries. The pan is oven safe up to 400 degrees, and dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is just as easy as cooking! You’d be hard-pressed to find another nonstick pan at this price.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$15.00

Whether you’re a novice or a pro, every kitchen needs a large stockpot, for making soups, cooking pasta, or boiling potatoes. This 5-quart nonstick aluminum Dutch oven is a great all-around size, and comes with a lid so you can steam veggies, or cook a whole chicken to make stock!

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$5.00

You can never have too many kitchen towels or rags for cleaning up messes or gripping hot cookware. The linens in BBB’s Simply Essential collection are made from machine-washable, absorbent cotton, and start at just $5 for a set of six bar mop dish cloths. You’ll also find patterned dish towels and flour sack towels for drying glassware.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$10.00

Priced at just $1 apiece (or less if you sign up for Beyond+!), this 10-piece utensil set has every tool you’ll ever need for scooping, stirring, flipping, and scraping. Each item is made from durable bamboo, and the heat-resistant silicone parts are BPA-free.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$5.00

This versatile 11 x 17-inch jelly roll pan can be used to bake cookies, roast veggies, or cook multiple servings of protein. Items release easily from the nonstick surface so you can use less fat when cooking, or bake delicate items without parchment paper.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$15.00

This padded kitchen mat provides a stylish but supportive spot to stand when washing up at the sink. The mat’s PVC material wipes clean, and has a textured, non-slip surface and tapered edges to prevent tripping. The mat comes in three reversible colorways, so you can match your kitchen’s decor.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$20.00

Pancake batter, scrambled eggs, popcorn, you name it! This set of three stainless steel mixing bowls have their volume lines stamped into the surface so you can measure into them. They nest together for easy storage, and come with matching lids that are perfect for proofing dough, or keeping prepped items fresh.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$10.00

If you like the microwave method for cooking bacon, try using this grill plate instead of a standard plate. It can hold up to 9 strips of bacon and has ridges that elevate food so fat drips off. After breakfast, you can use it to heat up snacks or defrost frozen food.