Kitchen Linens

Kitchen linens are the most used textiles in a home — and among the easiest to upgrade. At Lulu and Georgia, the kitchen linens collection spans linen and cotton dish towels, tea towels, oven mitts and pot holders, aprons, and kitchen textiles in solid colors, stripes, and considered prints. Each chosen for the material's absorbency and durability in daily use and for the way they look hanging on an oven handle or folded on a counter — because a kitchen is a room worth thinking about, even in the details.

What kitchen linens does Lulu and Georgia carry?

The collection includes linen and cotton dish towels in solid, striped, and printed styles; tea towels suitable for both drying and display; oven mitts and pot holders; aprons in linen and cotton canvas; and coordinating sets that work together across multiple kitchen textile functions. Many styles are available in sets of 2 or 3. Most are machine-washable and designed to soften and improve with repeated washing and use.

What is the difference between a dish towel and a tea towel?

The distinction is largely one of context and material weight. A dish towel is typically a heavier, more absorbent cotton or linen textile designed for drying dishes and hands. A tea towel is usually lighter weight and sometimes used as a decorative display item in addition to its functional role — traditionally used for drying glassware without leaving lint. In practice, the terms are often used interchangeably. Linen towels are good for both applications: highly absorbent, quick-drying, and lint-free.

How many dish towels does a household need?

A practical working set for a household that cooks regularly is 6–8 dish towels: enough to rotate through the week without daily laundering, with spares for guests or spills. If you prefer to have matching sets on display, buy in multiples of the set size available — sets of 2 or 3 from the collection can be combined for a larger total. Replace dish towels when they lose absorbency or the fibers begin to pill significantly, typically after 2–3 years of regular use.

Also explore: Napkins, Table Linens + Coasters, Placemats, Serveware.