Kitchen Aprons

Stay Tidy with Kitchen Aprons

Stay clean in the kitchen with machine-washable cooking aprons. Just like baking sheets, frying pans and mixing bowls, a good kitchen apron is essential for every home chef. Before whisking, sifting or mixing, tie on your best apron to protect your clothes from splatters and spills. More of an open-air chef? Consider a grilling apron instead. Made of sturdy canvas or denim, BBQ aprons protect your clothes from the grease and sauce that come along with cooking food on an outdoor barbecue grill. When you're not cooking or baking, use your kitchen apron to add a little style to your prep space. For a coordinated look, accessorize with matching oven mitts and dish towels. To carry the color scheme throughout the kitchen, add more pops of complementary hues by extending the palette to your placemats, napkins, bowls, mugs and plates.

Apron Styles and Materials

Want to enhance your kitchen fashion? Choose a cooking apron in your favorite color or pattern. Cotton aprons come in a variety of popular hues, including black, red, blue and yellow for a fun pop of color. Poly-blended linen aprons, meanwhile, are lightweight and more stain-resistant than their cotton counterparts. For a rustic look, opt instead for a faux leather apron that's durable and fashionable for both men and women. During the holiday season, swap out your usual pick for a Christmas apron instead to coordinate with the rest of your kitchen Christmas decor and lend the cookie-making process an extra dose of festive flair. If you care more about practicality than looks, simply go with a white apron with a smooth silhouette and minimal style; its timeless design will help you look and feel like a pro in the kitchen. Whatever style you choose for your chef's apron, be sure to coordinate with kitchen linens from the same collection to create a cohesive look.

Using a Cooking Apron with Pockets

If you're an experienced chef who generally keeps their workspace pretty clean, you may be wondering if you really need a kitchen apron. Although these coveralls are great for keeping clothes clean, they also serve a variety of other functions. Aprons with pockets, for example, provide a handy place to stow your phone, recipe card or timer while you work, while half-aprons allow for easy movement as you bustle between the countertop, stove, oven and sink. Either way, the soft cotton or linen fabric makes your cooking apron a convenient spot to quickly dry your hands or dust off your fingers when they're powdered with flour or seasoning. For those who enjoy working in the garden, consider using a machine-washable apron to keep your spade and shovel close at hand when planting flowers or harvesting tomatoes. No matter what you're using your chef apron for, always make sure to tie it snugly around your body and secure any loose strings to prevent them from getting into the mixing bowl or open flame. Shopping for holiday or engagement presents? Our best cooking aprons make for thoughtful themed kitchen gifts for anyone who loves trying new recipes, especially when personalized with the recipient's monogram. Pair with a coordinating set containing an oven mitt and dish towels to create a gift bundle for your culinary companion.

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