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Kitchen Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
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De’Longhi already makes one of my favourite coffee machines, so I tried the Magnifica Evo Next to see if it can competeThis simple bean-to-cup coffee machine is a saviour on chaotic mornings
By Helen McCue
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It's been three years since I reviewed Sage's bestselling Express Impress coffee machine – here's how it's fared after making 1000s of coffeesIt's made more than a few coffees in its time
By Molly Cleary
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5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have in their kitchen – combining practical storage and café-inspired elementsTo keep the lattes and cappuccinos flowing
By Molly Cleary
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Is your at-home coffee coming out bitter? It could be down to these coffee machine mistakes – I've seen them all in my time testing coffee makers for a livingCoffee machines are a lifesaver, but they can be hard to master
By Alex David
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Lakeland's 3-in-1 coffee machine was already affordable, but right now it's less than £75 and will fit in even the tiniest kitchensIt works with pods AND ground coffee
By Annie Collyer
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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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Aldi's stand mixer has been given a spring glow up — and its price is the lowest we've ever seen, at £29.99Once it's gone, it's gone
By Annie Collyer
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What I look for when buying a coffee machine, as an expert reviewer who’s spent hundreds of hours testing different coffee makersNeed a coffee machine? I've reviewed dozens. Here's what I look for when I'm buying a coffee maker for myself
By Alex David
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The 8 best dual zone air fryers as tested by the Ideal Home teamAll of the best dual zone air fryers that I've tried and tested – so that you can read up before you invest
By Molly Cleary
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The one bean-to-cup machine that every stylish person is curating their coffee corner aroundI absolutely love this neat and tidy espresso machine
By Molly Cleary
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I've tested 100s of kitchen appliances — these 3 products I've loved the most are on sale right now for Amazon Spring Deal DaysMy ride-or-die rated appliances just got a big discount
By Annie Collyer
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I just found the best-designed coffee machine we've ever tested at Ideal Home on sale in a gorgeous green colourway'This is the most straightforward automatic bean-to-cup machine I’ve ever used'
By Annie Collyer
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I can't believe this super-slim, small-kitchen-friendly bean-to-cup coffee machine is under £450 – it's fully automatic for one-touch lattes, tooIt measures just 18cm in width
By Molly Cleary
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I tested Our Place's Wonder Oven way back in 2024 – now it's £30 cheaper but it's still the best looking air fryer (in pastel colours!) you can buyIf you're looking to smarten up your air fryer, this is a fab deal
By Molly Cleary
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Nigella Lawson's been using this £10 handheld milk frother to make her signature matcha lattes since 2015 – it has over 2500 5-star reviews, tooI found this hidden gem in one of Nigella's best-loved recipe books
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean a coffee machine - expert tips to keep yours in good conditionWhether you have a pod or bean-to-cup version make sure you know how to clean a coffee machine to keep yours working like new
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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Watch out IKEA! John Lewis just dropped its own air fryer microwave combi appliance for £1 more than the sold-out GÅTEBOFor £150, this is a bonafide bargain
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new Crispi Pro Xl air fryer isn't your normal worktop appliance – I was one of the first people in the UK to try this wonderfully weird air fryerI tested it to see if its worth the switch
By Molly Cleary
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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 upIt'll make a world of difference
By Molly Cleary
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and rankedI've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
By Molly Cleary
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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 byWe've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it
By Molly Cleary
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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 tooThe design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment
By Molly Cleary
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Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinksThis sub £350 bean-to-cup machine is a star buy for sure
By Alex David
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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 stationIt's tailor-made for iced cappuccinos or lattes
By Molly Cleary
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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 designThere's a lot to like with this clever, amped up blender system
By Molly Cleary
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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 machinePlus, it's now under £500 for the first time
By Molly Cleary


