The right cookware for the small Irish kitchen

Navigating the plethora of pots, pans, casserole dishes, sheet trays, and more.

I recommend, if possible, buying all of your pots and pans in one nesting set. Picture: Moya Nolan

What items take up the bulk of the space in a kitchen? In my case it's cookware. 

By cookware, I mean the plethora of pots, pans, casserole dishes, sheet trays, and more. I can’t pass by a kitchen specialist or a home shop without at least considering a purchase, which in a small kitchen becomes something of a problem. As with most items in my home, I favour those that have multiple uses, that stack cleverly, or that look good on display. I also want items that will last and ones that I will actually use regularly (I’m looking at you, heart-shaped ramekin). I like items that I can also serve food in, that are an attractive addition to my dining table, as they appeal to my lazy side by saving on washing up.