Small Appliances
Small Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Small Appliances
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Smeg has unveiled its first standalone air fryer, and it's a beautyIt's compact, under £200 and has a clever design feature to make your worktop look less cluttered
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new air fryer launch doubles down on its most innovative design yetHere's why it's a game-changer for weeknights and meal preppers
By Molly Cleary
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Microwave speed with air fryer crispiness? Ninja’s new 2-in-1 appliance sounds almost too good to be trueThis space-savvy buy might just be the answer to your prayers for leftovers
By Molly Cleary
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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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Ninja's new CrushBoss system just replaced my blender and food processor – it's the all-in-one food prep system I've been waiting forThis is a cost effective way to deck out your kitchen with the latest food prep technology
By Helen McCue
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank
By Helen McCue
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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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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 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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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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‘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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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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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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Finally! The Ninja Slushi Twist is available to buy in the UK – it's Ninja's most outlandish appliance yetBut guests will absolutely love it
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi’s just dropped a premium ice cream maker, and it’s more than £100 cheaper than the cult Ninja CreamiI predict it'll sell out in no time
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the one gadget I'm buying before the next heatwave sells it outIt's essential for helping turn my fan into an air conditioner
By Molly Cleary
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Sorry, cream kettles - this new neutral shade is the trendiest choice for any kitchen in 2026Your kettle and toaster deserve a fresh new look, too
By Holly Cockburn
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Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new rangeI want everything in this colour now
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve tested the Ninja Creami and its biggest multi-functional rivals – here is the one I’d actually buy in a heatwave and whyEither way, you're in for a sweet summer
By Molly Cleary
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I'm using Amazon's new built-in tool to spot the fake deals from the bargains this Prime DayAnd you don't even need to leave Amazon to use it
By Molly Cleary
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Smeg has majorly upgraded their kettle and toasters with this new colour – it's perfect for minimalist kitchen schemesThe Moonlight collection is a chic choice for any kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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How to find best Ninja deals – our insider tips to save on air fryers, Creamis, Slushis and moreWhere and when to get the best discounts
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl is dropping a £15 ice cream maker just in time for the latest heat wave – it’s more than £100 cheaper than Ninja and CuisinartThere's no better way to cool down in summer than with a delicious ice cream
By Kezia Reynolds


