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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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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best NespressosThese four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
By Sasha Muller
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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 seasonDon't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
By Molly Cleary
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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 2026It's on sale now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchenI wish I'd known about it ages ago!
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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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 shopSorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy
By Amy Reeves
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in commonIt was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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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 insteadI wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space
By Holly Cockburn
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rulesA second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 versionThis is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary
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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
By Alex David
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This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the pastIt takes less than 20 minutes and requires no extra equipment
By Molly Cleary
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Elevate the everyday – starting with your coffeeSponsor Content Created With De'Longhi
Meet the Rivelia from De’Longhi, the most versatile bean-to-cup machine around
By Ideal Home
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Siemen's EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine will set you back over £2000 – I tried it out to see what you get for your moneyHow does this Siemens machine measure up?
By Molly Cleary
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If your kitchen is all-white everything, this is the KitchenAid for youKitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's £49.99 espresso machine is back – it's £10 cheaper than last year and features a touch control panel as well as a milk frothing wandHere's what else it has going on
By Molly Cleary
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Anyone can achieve home barista status with Ninja’s Luxe Café range – these intuitive machines can take even total beginners to at-home coffee heightsSponsored by John Lewis
The Luxe Café range is made for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew fans
By Sponsored
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Aldi’s sell-out hot chocolate maker is back and under £25 – but I’ve found another affordable alternativeIt's hot chocolate season
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ninja's slow cooker is my favourite thing I've tested this year – now it's on saleThe catch? There's only one retailer left with any stock
By Molly Cleary
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I remember the days when this Ninja air fryer used to sell out as soon as it was restocked – now it's under £100 for the first time everIt's still a fab choice
By Molly Cleary
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I've had Breville's sub £300 bean-to-cup coffee machine for 5 years – it's still the one I recommend to all my friendsIt's almost impossible to find a bean-to-cup coffee machine at this price
By Rebecca Knight
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Vogue Williams is guilty of a big air fryer mistake that could kill your appliance - you’re probably making the same faux pas, tooMaking this air fryer mistake can reduce your appliance's lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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Nigella Lawson introduced me to this kitchen appliance she uses 'thrice weekly' – it's now under £25, and everyone on my Christmas list is getting oneNigella uses it herself 'thrice weekly'
By Molly Cleary
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Is Smeg's new cold brew coffee machine worth its £500 price tag? If you're looking for the most stylish espresso machine around then maybeI tried it
By Alex David
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This genius tri-zone air fryer was made for households where everyone wants a different dinner – it even features a dedicated pizza zoneHere's why else I love it
By Annie Collyer
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ProCook's bean-to-cup machine has features you usually only get if you pay £100s more – now it's even cheaper for this weekend onlyIt's been reduced by £120
By Molly Cleary
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Jamie Oliver's air fryer hack will give you access to a whole new cooking method – it allows for speedy all-in-one mealsPlus it costs nothing to implement
By Molly Cleary


