Nordstrom's Winter Sale Includes Steep Markdowns on Best-Selling Cookware, Barware, and More

Even though there is still snow on the ground in many parts of the country, Nordstrom is getting ready to welcome spring with markdowns on hundreds of items as part of their massive winter clearance event, including the GIR Ultimate Tools 7-Piece Kitchen Tool Set ($44.96, nordstrom.com), pictured above. Save up to 50 percent on major kitchen and home retailers such as GIR, Juliska, JK Adams, Viking, Dansk, and Rabbit. And since everyone is spending much more time at home these days, elevate a special dinner or happy hour in your own kitchen with a new set of cheese knives, cutting board, or cookware set. Ahead, we're sharing our top picks and some of the best deals from Nordstrom.

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Encourage your little ones to join you in the kitchen by giving them their own set of child-sized tools, which includes a mini spatula, one mini flip, one mini spoonula, a mini whisk, and a container that also doubles as a measuring cup.

Shop Now: GIR Kids' Five-Piece Mini Tools Set, $23.96 (originally $39.95), nordstrom.com.

We rarely see this classic collection of dinnerware go on sale, so stock up now while it's 45 percent off. The side plate is just the thing for serving a family-friendly salad, side dishes, and even dessert.

Shop Now: Juliska "Berry and Thread" Side Plate, $13.20 (originally $24), nordstrom.com.

Made from maple wood, this sturdy cutting board measures 14¼" x 9½", which means it's large enough for prepping vegetables, rolling cookie or pie dough, or even using as a serving platter.

Shop Now: JK Adams Medium Heritage Dorset Block, $52.50 (originally $87.50), nordstrom.com.

This must-have cookware set made from aluminum and stainless steel is currently 40 percent off. It includes two fry pans, two saucepans with lids, a Dutch oven, and sauté pan. The stunning shade of firetruck red is guaranteed to brighten up your kitchen.

Shop Now: Viking 2-Ply 11-Piece Cookware Set, $359.99 (originally $599.99), nordstrom.com.

Modern, chic, and totally practical, this set of gold-plated cheese knives and a wooden serving board will instantly make drinks and dinner at home feel so much more stylish.

Shop Now: Rabbit Cheese Knives, Slicer & Board Set, $36 (originally $60), nordstrom.com.

Want to master the art of the charcuterie board? This stunning acacia wood board, which measures 13½" x 13½", will help you do just that.

Shop Now: Dansk Signy Acacia Wood Serving Board, $42 (originally $70), nordstrom.com.

From stirring sauces and soups to serving our favorite one-pot dinners, a silicone spoon is a cook's best friend. This version is safe to use on nonstick cookware, heat resistant up to 550°F, and dishwasher safe.

Shop Now: GIR Ultimate Spoon, $7.77 (originally $12.95), nordstrom.com.

Crack open a brew with this super chic bottle opener made from a combination of stainless steel, brass, and rubber materials.

Shop Now: Rabbit Bottle Opener, $18 (originally $45), nordstrom.com.