<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Kitchen-appliances ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen/kitchen-appliances Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Forget astrology signs – the perfect mug for you might be revealed by your birth month ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/birth-month-mug-colours PCaHPgJvtvJATToK9GLWLh Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I visited Smeg's Italian HQ and saw their archive of limited edition appliances – these are 3 discontinued cult classics I wish they'd bring back ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/smeg-hq-discontinued-limited-edition-appliances BaNYMyxRUuQRUk4EWuc4h Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is selling the coveted Ninja Creami for £159 – but I’ve found two places where you can snap it up even cheaper ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/lidl-ninja-creami TCMtxGd6MrezQrP8HnpGoc Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's new coffee machine range is the prettiest way to save countertop space if your kitchen is on the cosier side ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/kitchenaid-new-compact-coffee-machine-range uVk6mSY3zRECVuV7MpiCqd Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £45 portable coffee brewer finally unlocked great coffee on the go for me – it's as good as my at-home machine and 100s of Amazon reviewers agree ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/i-tried-oxo-portable-rapid-brewer-and-grinder uPkEYwvSA5k6XZtsUQCcJN Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:34:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ KitchenAid's iconic standmixer has had a fresh glow up with 5 new shades – and a clever game-changing design feature ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/kitchenaid-artisan-plus-tilt-head-stand-mixer-colours-2026 AusFfhKwJnrNEpKa878K9H Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I discovered the most hyped coffee machine on the US cafe scene on my recent trip to San Francisco, and it's finally launched in the UK! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/fellow-series-one-espresso-machine-first-look yB6G3PJimkoGoa7KFo7Jt7 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dualit's stylish new ice cream maker is the latest that needs no pre-freezing or faff – this is the new style of dessert maker everyone's going to be talking about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/dualit-ice-cream-maker-first-look mRTxzxwjU6vPhnmEG9RNkY Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got a sneak peek at Salter's budget slushie machine set to rival Ninja's sellout version – here's what you get for its £179 price tag ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/salter-slushie-machine-first-look dn2t2voxKBEApfM2QegJgN Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new small-kitchen-friendly indoor pizza oven from Kenwood just dropped – and the price tag is so much more appealing than you'd expect ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/kenwood-my-pizzeria-indoor-pizza-oven-launch T6ekn5wzCvYzS2k3pihizd Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Now I've tried it, I know exactly why David Beckham changed this one thing about Ninja's bestselling coffee machine – it makes such a big difference to day-to-day use ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/david-beckham-ninja-luxe-cafe-machine-first-try bPe9R4YxwbmF4dDGZHQAwU Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried De'Longhi's Primadonna bean-to-cup machine - it's so clever, it's like having a live-in barista who learns your favourite drinks and even suggests tweaks for you ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/delonghi-primadonna-aromatic-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-review unSV7RXLBUpf4c7GGgYo3h Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to make soft serve at home in under 30 minutes? I just tried an ice cream maker that can do just that for under £300, as well as slushies, sorbet and so much more ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/cuisinart-frost-fusion-ice-cream-maker-review yJ2hPrzqubF74fMVr9GqWR Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The stylish Philips Baristina bean-to-cup coffee machine is my secret weapon for busy mornings – it delivers barista-worthy coffee in under 60 seconds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/philips-baristina-review FVd6o2d9SRmtSw8ufMtnQd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:54:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ These milk steaming mistakes are standing in the way of you unlocking barista-level coffee at home – our experts have fixes for all of them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/milk-steaming-mistakes uXJ2Jxi5dWPaJ8M8QSc2oF Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a picky kitchen editor with strong opinions about appliances – this is why I'd buy the ProCook kettle and toaster again after owning them for 2 years ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/procook-kettle-and-toaster-two-years-on k4c7yGdjMwBdSL8ywTTaYR Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ David Beckham has put his stamp on this bestselling Ninja coffee machine in a brand new and exclusive colourway – complete with a wood grain portafilter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/ninja-luxe-cafe-pro-x-david-beckham-launch 5yda8pz8ZLii979WN7BKcC Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:20:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Phillips new bean-to-cup coffee machine is like having a mini cafe in your kitchen – it can make over 50 drinks, hot and iced ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/philips-cafe-aromis-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-first-look eXJ7EdQkv4EMSePbtVM2UQ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:21:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's £2.99 air fryer accessories solve all of the problems I've had with liners before – plus, they're the perfect quick fix for air fryers that have lost their non-stick coating ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/aldi-air-fryer-liners-april-2026 X5KKky67TAbiMnboQtaCRA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nespresso's super slim Vertuo Up coffee machine has finally dropped in the UK – here's why it's perfect for cosier kitchens and iced coffee fans ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/nespresso-vertuo-up-coffee-machine-launch KFbV9MmHnLmusekSEhrLWe Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:22:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget queuing at Blank Street this summer – these at-home iced coffee essentials will help you get the same results in your own kitchen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/coffee/iced-coffee-essentials-collection-2026 jteQSnmQjhnT8nV99qRGP7 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:11:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it worth splashing out on Ninja's £269 DoubleStack air fryer or does Salter's £99 version do the same job? I've tried both – for me, there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ninja-doublestack-air-fryer-vs-salter-verticook-air-fryer 8cgigeDSqaQQJCVuTmWTCe Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja just launched two brand new Slushi machines – and they both solve the biggest problem I had when hosting with the OG last summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ninja-slushi-max-and-xl-launch 7bPbKAJdKZfMrG6SNzEExE Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £110 slushie machine at Curry's is racking up 5-star reviews – it's £140 cheaper than the cult Ninja Slushi, and can be with you in time for the Easter weekend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/logik-frozen-drinks-maker-first-look 2G42mqQVkkBCj47cb5AMSH Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:01:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ No space for a coffee machine? A French press is the chic café-core essential that every stylish person owns – I've found the 12 best you can buy right now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/coffee/shortlist-french-presses-2026 3QjfDCeNp8WniSEASYZPiR Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:29:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ De'Longhi's 'effortless' Eletta coffee machine amazed our reviewer when she tried it – now they've released a new version which somehow looks even better ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/delonghi-eletta-ultra-coffee-machine-first-look nTCjXF2Em6uGNDnznu8bz6 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was already impressed by Cuisinart's slushie and soft serve machine – now it's had a makeover to make dispensing ice cream in under 30 minutes even easier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/cuisinart-frost-fusion-soft-serve-maker-new-and-improved-for-2026 8Dfo5KZKggttxnYramQnWZ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ De’Longhi already makes one of my favourite coffee machines, so I tried the Magnifica Evo Next to see if it can compete ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/delonghi-magnifica-evo-next-coffee-machine-review noGyFjFW9BBa3UcEZsCQUj Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It's been three years since I reviewed Sage's bestselling Express Impress coffee machine – here's how it's fared after making 1000s of coffees ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/sage-barista-express-impress-coffee-machine-three-years-on roNnkzGta697xQQpJuusaj Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:20:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have in their kitchen – combining practical storage and café-inspired elements ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/things-people-with-a-tidy-coffee-station-always-have JHTAfYzwk4kCniUPTZy83m Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:09:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your at-home coffee coming out bitter? It could be down to these coffee machine mistakes – I've seen them all in my time testing coffee makers for a living ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/coffee-machine-mistakes-first-person wuFBMxsFkscC34XL99Yqa4 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:58:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lakeland's 3-in-1 coffee machine was already affordable, but right now it's less than £75 and will fit in even the tiniest kitchens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/lakeland-3-in-1-coffee-machine-deal qeGKn9gru6rg7JbVuhegdE Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's stand mixer has been given a spring glow-up – and its price is the lowest we've ever seen, at £29.99 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/aldi-pastel-stand-mixer-lowest-price-2026 84uMsmnmYEjg5fVt4F2Qh9 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:45:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ What I look for when buying a coffee machine, as an expert reviewer who’s spent hundreds of hours testing different coffee makers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/what-i-look-for-when-buying-a-coffee-machine-from-an-expert-reviewer MXJ4rxSszBUNkVpPbuPA9d Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:46:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've trawled 100s of café-inspired Pinterest ideas – this is the one bean-to-cup machine that every stylish person is curating their coffee corner around ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/sage-coffee-machine-pinterest-coffee-bar-ideas qxq2Brcx5rx2yVZdXqbt5B Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:35:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested 100s of kitchen appliances — these 3 products I've loved the most are on sale right now for Amazon Spring Deal Days ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/ride-or-die-kitchen-appliances-amazon-spring-deal-days pgCqEk6MiXq2sx44QU4Vj6 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found the best-designed coffee machine we've ever tested at Ideal Home on sale in a gorgeous green colourway ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/delonghi-rivelia-jade-green-coffee-machine-deal 7trnaNKEsgvc4YDCjTCDum Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe this super-slim, small-kitchen-friendly bean-to-cup coffee machine is under £450 – it's fully automatic for one-touch lattes, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/dreame-ecceluxe-slim-fully-automatic-espresso-machine uKrQngEBWqoD73Vr6WPYb Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:37:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Our Place's Wonder Oven way back in 2024 – now it's £30 cheaper but it's still the best looking air fryer (in pastel colours!) you can buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/our-place-wonder-oven-deal-qvc Q5S7n6e2naF5S9GTXHnGnJ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:39:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nigella Lawson's been using this £10 handheld milk frother to make her signature matcha lattes since 2015 – it has over 2500 5-star reviews, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/nigella-lawson-matcha-latte-aerolatte-milk-frother YTcPSZbXiMyPQVbiKqYUjY Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out IKEA! John Lewis just dropped its own air fryer microwave combi appliance for £1 more than the sold-out GÅTEBO ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/john-lewis-microwave-air-fryer-first-look QBG7SpLL2HNmVyBH3WxvxY Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ninja's new Crispi Pro XL air fryer isn't your normal worktop appliance – I was one of the first people in the UK to try this wonderfully weird air fryer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ninja-crispi-pro-xl-air-fryer-first-try 7y68sbbFefMTwJxjCPxtRM Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:08:43 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:32:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/prue-leith-air-fryer-placement-tip VLKm8ch3JT2SYzR8BNWh5n Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/how-we-test-coffee-machines tbiVQ9YQcNdWytF32w3Jgn Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Smeg's new 3-in-1 microwave could make your oven and air fryer redundant – and of course, it's available in gorgeous pastel shades too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/smeg-m0c02-combi-microwave-with-grill-oven-and-air-fry-first-look xaYQXgfTPkLfWffz9GK8GE Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:52:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/melitta-latticia-ot-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine 4HjXo6RCkwfxnqJe2kzSSN Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nespresso's mini NanoFoamer is this year's iced coffee companion must-have – plus it's pretty enough to live full-time on your coffee station ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/nespresso-nanofoamer-portable-milk-frother-first-look vhE6t8pmfBBz5KeJ8ysvw9 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/ninja-blendboss-blender-first-try j3JThRfqgVWdZct7PNzvmV Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:43:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machine ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/coffee/six-months-on-ninja-luxe-cafe-coffee-machine wNP8jJCo2zfZwspyfA9TZn Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or just 'dated'? Settle our debate ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/kitchenaid-colour-of-the-year-2026-spearmint Dw9mbXT88uRiN4GrYyexQJ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0000