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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Why I'd buy the ProCook kettle and toaster again after owning them for 2 years, as a picky kitchen editoBuy well and buy once is my motto for a stress-free kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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Aldi's £2.99 air fryer accessories solve all of the problems I've had with liners beforeThe range includes flat air fryer liners rather than basket versions
By Molly Cleary
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The best blenders on the market in the UK – reviewed by expertsOur favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Ninja's £269 DoubleStack air fryer and Salter's £99 version – this is the one I'd invest inThere's a big price gap
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja just launched two brand new Slushi machines that solve a big issue with the OG version'Who needs a supersized Ninja Slushi?!' Well, me for starters
By Molly Cleary
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This £110 slushie machine at Curry's is racking up 5-star reviews and £140 cheaper than the cult Ninja SlushiLevel up your Easter weekend
By Molly Cleary
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This at-home frozen dessert machine I tried last year just got a huge upgrade for 2026As well as 6 different functions, it can dispense soft serve in under 30 minutes
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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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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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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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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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or 'dated'? Settle our debateKitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team
By Rebecca Knight
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for youBuy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Zoë Phillimore
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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 expensiveThis £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, tooEnjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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Nigella Lawson was converted to using an air fryer thanks to this under £100 Amazon model with a standout featureNigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first
By Molly Cleary
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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 babyPlus, the pastel colours are to die for
By Molly Cleary
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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 applianceGet down to the middle aisle now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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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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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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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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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


