Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
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Kitchen Appliances
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Dunelm has the ultimate Smeg kettle alternative for just £25 – you can't go wrong with this timeless retro lookThe retro trend is set to be big in 2027
By Holly Cockburn
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This slim Lavazza milk frother saved me £5 a day on iced coffees this summerIt's the upgrade every compact kitchen cafe needs
By Molly Cleary
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I finally have space for a coffee station after years of dreaming of one – these are the clever buys my Editor has persuaded me to invest inHow I'm setting up the perfect coffee station
By Molly Cleary
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Retro kitchen appliances are the ultimate way to blend nostalgia and timelessness in your home – these 16 styles will never dateThese pastel delights have a classic charm that'll never go out of style
By Molly Cleary
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The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliancesWondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Ninja's most expensive (and divisive) coffee machine yet – is the AutoBarista Pro actually worth it?Here's how I got on with Ninja's first automatic coffee machine
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi’s £10 rice cooker is a must-have for perfect, fluffy rice at the touch of a button – it's the underrated gadget every kitchen needsIt's easy to see why this kitchen essential is fast becoming one of the store's iconic Specialbuys
By Kezia Reynolds
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I just tried the cheapest no-prefreeze soft serve machine on the market right now – at £169.99 this ProBreeze ice-cream maker is a total stealIt’s not without compromises but the slushies and soft serve deliver on quality and taste
By Helen McCue
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Lidl's retro espresso machine is giving Smeg looks without the £500 price tagPretty and practical
By Annie Collyer
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This compact Ninja coffee machine has been flying under the radar – now it’s reduced by £100It's time for those with small kitchens to take note
By Molly Cleary
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The best Slushie machine in the UK – tried and tested favouritesThese slushie machines will provide endless fun when hosting or just for an evening in
By Molly Cleary
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My mum gifted me this £30 kitchen appliance when I left for university seven years ago, and I still use it all the time – it’s the only appliance a fresher needsForget air fryers; this appliance is best for meal prep and whipping up dinners that taste like home
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the ‘ugly’ kitchen appliance our editors can’t live without and the genius ways they hide itSo you can take a little inspiration
By Molly Cleary
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The best microwaves in the UK, tried and testedLooking for the best microwave? I've tested the standout options from Swan, Sage and more
By Ellen Manning
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Dualit's incredibly in-demand ice cream maker is the best example of a no-pre-freeze version out there – I just tried it with delectable resultsIt’s time to ditch the overpriced and ultra processed shop bought ice cream
By Helen McCue
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Which Sage coffee machine should you buy? Our tried and tested favesHere's how to pick the right beautiful and functional machine for you
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home teamThese are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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‘The most fun appliance I’ve ever tested’ – our expert Home Economist on why the sellout Ninja SLUSHi Twist absolutely lives up to the hypeTake your hosting to the next level
By Helen McCue
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I used this game-changing Joseph Joseph gadget to cook perfect rice in my microwave in 10 minutes flatForget boiling a pan on the hob or a plug-in rice cooker
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl’s dropping a £50 glass air fryer that’s perfect for small kitchens – it’s £100 cheaper than the viral Ninja CrispiWe're so excited about this middle aisle arrival!
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA’s £5 coffee station organiser is the ultimate budget hack for clutter-free kitchen worktopsA stylish coffee station doesn't need to be expensive
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new pressure cooker is the kitchen buy every organised food prepper needsThe rice cooker function is going to be huge in my household
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi and Lidl both have £70 Ninja Creami lookalikes – but I’d still spend £10 more on this foldaway ice cream makerThis alternative is much more small space friendly
By Molly Cleary
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I'm over black coffee machines – De'Longhi just dropped its newest bean-to-cup machine in this summer's prettiest kitchen appliance colourAnd it's complete with a full 10-drink café menu
By Molly Cleary
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I'm faking a high-end fridge water dispenser with this genius £9 IKEA buyI'm about to have an endless supply of lemon water on tap
By Molly Cleary
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five yearsHere’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
By Linda Clayton
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The Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is incredibly powerful, but as a Kitchens Editor there's one thing you need to know before cooking with itTo ensure you get the best from it
By Molly Cleary


