Kitchen Appliances
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Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machine
Plus, it's now under £500 for the first time
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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or 'dated'? Settle our debate
KitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master it
All of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for you
Buy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
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I know why Tower's new Elite air fryer looks so familiar – here's everything it has in common with the Ninja FlexDrawer, which is £100 more expensive
This £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
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Aldi's new neutral air fryer wouldn't look out of place in the '50s – I can't believe it's under £30
Wait, did air fryers exist in the '50s?!
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, too
Enjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the team
We've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?
Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
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Coffee machines are taking wedding registry lists by storm in 2026 – these are the 5 top sellers on the UK’s biggest gift list service
Looks like the café kitchen trend is here to stay
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Nigella Lawson was converted to using an air fryer thanks to this under £100 Amazon model with a standout feature
Nigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first
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Ninja's stylish Blendboss tumbler duo just dropped in the UK – this blender looks like a Stanley Cup and a NutriBullet had a baby
Plus, the pastel colours are to die for
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This revolutionary toaster has a full toast shade menu, so you can pick out your perfect toastiness level – forget burnt bagels forever
It has a touchscreen with a gradient scale for the perfect piece of toast
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Lidl is selling a CrockPot slow cooker for under £30 – I’ve been using this model for over 6 years, and it’s my favourite kitchen appliance
Get down to the middle aisle now!
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set up
Slow coffee drinkers unite
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best Nespressos
These four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
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Jamie Oliver's simple slow cooker tip just helped me stop a mistake I've been making for years – it's what you need to hear in batch cooking season
Don't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchen
I wish I'd known about it ages ago!
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How I saved money by reorganising my fridge – I’ve already noticed a huge saving on my energy bills and weekly shop
Sorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five years
Here’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
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No, you don't need a double oven in your kitchen – these are the small tweaks that will increase your cooking space instead
I wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rules
A second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026
This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
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Beko's budget bean-to-cup-machine won't be a fit for espresso aficionados – but here's why it might work for latte lovers at home
Here's what this sub £500 coffee machine has to offer
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja version
This is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
