Kitchen Appliances
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Prue Leith totally changed her mind on air fryers after enacting this one simple (and free!) piece of advice – if yours is gathering dust, listen up
It'll make a world of difference
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by
We've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it
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Smeg's new 3-in-1 microwave could make your oven and air fryer redundant – and of course, it's available in gorgeous pastel shades too
The design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment
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Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinks
This sub £350 bean-to-cup machine is a star buy for sure
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Nespresso's mini NanoFoamer is this year's iced coffee companion must-have – plus it's pretty enough to live full-time on your coffee station
It's tailor-made for iced cappuccinos or lattes
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I challenge you not to be wowed by the power of the Ninja BlendBoss – it has the strength of a Vitamix packed into a compact Stanley Cup-esque design
There's a lot to like with this clever, amped up blender system
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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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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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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for good
The idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
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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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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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Aldi is selling a sleek, stylish air fryer for under £35 – it’s perfect for nailing your healthy New Year’s resolutions in 2026
It's on sale now!
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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
