Jennifer Sheahan: Kitchen appliances that could change your life

Left, TBP Tech hob, top right, Fisher &Paykel DoubleDish Drawer, below right, Zanussi Airfry double oven.

There has been an endless stream of new kitchen countertop appliances over the last few years — slow cookers, soup makers, a gazillion different blenders, and of cours,e air fryers. There seems to have been less of a revolution in our integrated kitchen appliances. Most appliance manufacturers have made attempts at smart fridges and whatnot, but many of us — me included — have not found these smart features to be life-changingly beneficial. OK, so I can turn my washing machine on with an app — but honestly, it’s just as easy to put on the delayed start timer.

We are overdue a kitchen revolution, I feel, so I have been hunting for new versions of integrated appliances that are different and useful. I was pleasantly surprised at what I found. Not all of these new arrivals are better for everyone, and there are pros and cons to swapping out your existing appliances. Some, however, are exciting evolutions of our tired old machines. Those of you who are in the market for a new kitchen, take note — some of these could change your life.