Kitchen Appliances
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The best coffee machines, all reviewed and ranked
I've tried dozens of coffee machines to bring you this list of recommendations
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How we test coffee machines – all of the details on our review process and the key benchmarks we're judging each machine by
We've tested dozens of coffee machines as part of our in-house review process. Here's the detail on exactly how we manage it
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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
The design-forward Italian brand gives the humble microwave the 3-in-1 treatment
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Even coffee purists will love this bargain sub-£350 bean-to-cup coffee machine from Melitta – it makes truly exceptional drinks
This sub £350 bean-to-cup machine is a star buy for sure
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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
It's tailor-made for iced cappuccinos or lattes
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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 design
There's a lot to like with this clever, amped up blender system
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Six months after my review, here's 3 things I've learned about the Ninja Luxe Café Premier Pro Series coffee machine
Plus, it's now under £500 for the first time
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Is KitchenAid's colour of the year 2026 'anti-trend' or 'dated'? Settle our debate
KitchenAid has announced 'spearmint' as the colour of the year for 2026, and it's divided the opinions on the Ideal Home team
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master it
All of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
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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 expensive
This £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
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Aldi's new neutral air fryer wouldn't look out of place in the '50s – I can't believe it's under £30
Wait, did air fryers exist in the '50s?!
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and tested
Choose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, too
Enjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the team
We've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for good
The idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?
Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
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Coffee machines are taking wedding registry lists by storm in 2026 – these are the 5 top sellers on the UK’s biggest gift list service
Looks like the café kitchen trend is here to stay
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Nigella Lawson was converted to using an air fryer thanks to this under £100 Amazon model with a standout feature
Nigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first
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This revolutionary toaster has a full toast shade menu, so you can pick out your perfect toastiness level – forget burnt bagels forever
It has a touchscreen with a gradient scale for the perfect piece of toast
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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 appliance
Get down to the middle aisle now!
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set up
Slow coffee drinkers unite
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best Nespressos
These four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
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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 season
Don't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
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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 2026
It's on sale now!
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchen
I wish I'd known about it ages ago!
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How I saved money by reorganising my fridge – I’ve already noticed a huge saving on my energy bills and weekly shop
Sorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in common
It was the year for levelling up barista skills
