6 Fun Pots You Need to Liven Up Your Kitchen

If your cookware is looking a little dated, invest in one of these versatile (and beautiful) options that you'll have forever. Soup pots, little cocottes, clay tagines and seasonal-shaped dutch ovens-there's an option here for every type of chef.

Keep your kitchen up to trend with these light-to-dark pots from cult-favorite Le Creuset. Available in Dutch ovens and a saucepan in pink, blue and grey, you'll want to leave these ombré pots out in your kitchen for everyone to admire.

Starting at $185, lecreuset.com

You'll find yourself actually wanting to stand over the stove in the summer with this adorable tomato-shaped cocotte. Can you think of a better pot when turning garden or farmer's market fresh tomatoes into homemade tomato sauce or soup. Plus, you can take it straight from stove to table (with a trivet, of course) for a gorgeous serving vessel.

$180, amazon.com

This crazy-affordable enameled cast-iron Dutch oven rivals the quality of the popular Le Creuset. While it's not available in all the fun colors and styles (it's only available in a 5.5-quart white round Dutch oven) Le Creuset offers, if you are looking for a quality Dutch oven on a budget. This is your go-to.

$95, cookwithmilo.com

Anyone would be lucky to "be your guest" when you're whipping up stews in this limited-edition gem (available in yellow and blue) inspired by the movie. The cast-iron construction also allows for heat retention, which makes getting dinner on the table a breeze.

$280, lecreuset.com

We dare you to find a more fitting pot for fall than the Staub pumpkin. Holding 3.5 quarts, this is ideal for slow-cooking autumnal soups all season.

$150, surlatable.com

This stunning clay tagine can be used in the oven, on the stovetop or over charcoal to bring out the flavors of any traditional North African or contemporary creation.

$51, houzz.com