Millie Fender is the Head of Reviews at Ideal Home. Formerly our Small Appliance and Cookware Editor, she is an expert in all things kitchens, and is constantly reviewing the latest and greatest products to recommend to readers in our buying guides and reviews. She has formerly sat on the panel of Ideal Home's kitchen awards, and her work can also be found across Future's range of Homes publications.
is the small appliance editor at Ideal Home.
After graduating from Durham University in 2019 (her degree was in Philosophy, but she spent most of her time working on the student newspaper) she started working at Future Publishing at a site called Top Ten Reviews. After Future acquired TI Media, she was able to start working on Ideal Home to bring you her top picks of everything from kettles and toasters to waffle makers and multi-cookers. Her hobbies include reading, knitting, and (surprise surprise) cooking up delicious meals in the kitchen.
As Head of Reviews, her job is to test all the wackiest product launches, whether they're air fryers, bread makers, or juicers, and give you her honest experience. Millie tests a lot of products from her own home, so when she puts a product to use, she's most likely to be getting the exact same experience that you'll get if you do decide to buy it.
Ideal Home Truths
What is your happy place?
My happy place is Bath, where I grew up. The city's classic Georgian architecture is so inspiring, and it's where I first began to fall in love with interiors and home decor. When I was a child I would always ride my bike to the Holburne Museum in Bath. It's probably my favorite spot in the city, and most recently it's been featured on the Netflix show Bridgerton (Lady Danbury's house, if you know it!)
What's your home addiction?
I have far too many scented candles. It's becoming a bit of a problem because I buy them faster than I burn them!
What is your next home project?
I'd love to set up a little corner in my flat where I can knit, with a big cosy armchair and somewhere to store my latest projects.
Latest articles by Millie Fender
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Proscenic T22 air fryer review: smart, but not sleekThe Proscenic T22 air fryer is one of the few air fryers on the market that offers app compatibility, but it falls short on quality design
By Millie Fender
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Beko CEG5311X Bean to Cup Coffee Machine review
We made espresso, americano and tasty lattes as we reviewed the Beko CEG5311X Bean to Cup Coffee Machine
By Millie Fender
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Vitamix Ascent Series A3500i Blender reviewThe Vitamix Ascent Series A3500i Blender might just be the mightiest blender on the market
By Millie Fender
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10 kitchen organisers to transform your pantryKeep your kitchen organised with our top picks of food storage and pantry containers
By Millie Fender
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Ewbank HYDROH1 review: can this hard floor cleaner replace your mop?The Ewbank HYDROH1 is a 2-in-1 hard floor cleaner that's designed to vacuum as it mops your floors. Here's how it held up when we put it to the test
By Millie Fender
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Breville Bijou Espresso Machine review: a great value coffee machineFor the price, the Breville Bijou Espresso Machine is one of the best machines on the market
By Millie Fender
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Best chopping board: reviews of plastic and wood chopping boardsWe put the best chopping boards to the test
By Millie Fender
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Valentines Day gifts for foodies: 22 food gifts for the one you loveFind the best Valentines Day gifts for foodies with our top 20 options
By Millie Fender
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Christmas gifts for coffee lovers: 18 gadgets and giftsWe have tested the best Christmas gifts for coffee lovers to bring you our top 18 picks, including coffee gadgets, stocking-fillers, and blends for your home machine
By Millie Fender
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Shark ICZ300UKT Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner reviewThe Shark ICZ300UKT Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner is just as powerful as a corded vacuum, but with the freedom of a cordless design.
By Millie Fender
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Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser review: we tried the must-have hot chocolate makerThe Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser is a luxurious hot chocolate maker that's topping everyone's Christmas Lists this year. We took it for a spin to see if it's worth the money
By Millie Fender
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De'Longhi Dinamica Plus review: the perfect indulgence for coffee fanaticsThe De'Longhi Dinamica Plus manages to be high-tech and fully automatic while still being easy to use
By Millie Fender
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Kenwood kMix stand mixer review: a powerful yet affordable mixerThe Kenwood kMix punches well above its price point in this stand mixer review.
By Millie Fender
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Sage Bambino review: a compact coffee machine for quality espressoIn this Sage Bambino review we reviewed Sage's most compact coffee machine to find out if it makes a quality espresso
By Millie Fender
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Shark IZ300UK Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner reviewWe reviewed the Shark IZ300UK Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner in a home full of pet hair, carpets, and hardwood floors.
By Millie Fender
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Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven reviewThe Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven is a mighty pizza oven that runs smoothly and makes a perfect slice
By Millie Fender
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Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker stand mixer reviewThe Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker stand mixer is a game-changer for serious bakers, with in-built scales and a timer to perfectly execute any bake
By Millie Fender
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Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 review: a top pick for familiesThe Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501 is an ideal air fryer for families
By Millie Fender
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Breville Halo Rotisserie Air Fryer reviewThe Breville Halo Rotisserie Air Fryer has everything you need to cook delicious meals without an oven, complete with rotisserie and air fry settings.
By Millie Fender
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Roidmi RS60 review: a mop and cordless vacuum, combinedIn this Roidmi RS60 review we took it for a spin to see if it's cut out for use on hard floors and rugs, as well as testing out the nifty mop attachment
By Millie Fender
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Morphy Richards Sear and Stew 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker reviewWe tried the Morphy Richards Sear and Stew Slow Cooker in this review to see if it serves up tasty stews and curries. Here's what we thought...
By Millie Fender
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Noah's Box review: this moving-in kit will be a lifesaver for studentsNoah's Box is the student starter pack designed to save you time and money.
By Millie Fender
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Sage The 3X Bluicer reviewIf a blender and a juicer got together, you'd get the Sage The 3X Bluicer. We put it to the test in this review to see if it's a marriage made in heaven
By Millie Fender
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Lavazza Voicy review: we tried the Alexa-enabled smart coffee machineThe Lavazza Voicy combines high-quality pod coffee with the smart functions of Alexa
By Millie Fender
