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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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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IKEA just launched a compact new multicooker way under £100 made for even the smallest of kitchens – and it promises perfect rice every timeSay 'Hej!' to IKEA's newest must-buy appliance
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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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
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How to find the best air fryer deals – bag the best savings on Ninja, Instant and more with this handy guideWhere, when and how to shop to ensure the best deals on air fryers
By Molly Cleary
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Nutribullet's first ice cream maker is tailor-made for tiny kitchensFinally, an ice cream maker actually made for small spaces!
By Molly Cleary
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Forget the rest, these are the 3 best air fryers to buy in the UK – I've narrowed it down after testing dozens of themThis shortened list offers something for everyone
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's viral glass air fryer just got competition – the affordable alternatives that are tailor-made for meal preppersThis type of air fryer is about to be everywhere this summer
By Molly Cleary
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Making space work harder – the compact cooking trend helping UK homes make more of lessSponsor Content Created With Cosori
These clever Cosori air fryers prove you don’t need a big kitchen to cook big meals
By Ideal Home
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This Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker is heatwave approved with no need for pre-freezing anything – I've used nothing else for making sweet treats for two years nowYou simply can’t beat home made ice cream
By Helen McCue
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The best cheap blenders to help squeeze more nutrients into your dietMy top six affordable blenders are up to the job and come in at under £70
By Jessica Carter
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Best stand mixers in the UK - 12 reviews of stand mixersFeaturing mixers KitchenAid, Kenwood, Bosch and more, these are the best stand mixers you can buy right now
By Molly Cleary
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I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 4 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring backIncluding a Fiat 500 x Smeg gem
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaperThe must-have appliance for summer is coming to Lidl
By Kezia Reynolds
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KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shadesPlus, a clever game-changing design feature
By Annie Collyer


