30 kitchen items everyone should own before they turn 30

While you may have been able to pull off having an assortment of plastic cups, stolen pint glasses, and tea-stained mugs in your kitchen in your early 20s, it's about time you upped your cooking game.

Whether you're moving in with your spouse for the first time, have just picked up the keys to a new flat, or simply want to make cooking a more pleasant experience, we've put together a list of 30 things you need in your kitchen by the time the big 3-0 rolls around.

From the spiraliser of the moment to a last-a-lifetime set of pots and pans, here are our picks that are sure to save you time and stress.