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Homeowners can count on stainless steel as a DECOR
consistently popular appliance option for years to
come. White, black, and black stainless steel are also MUST HAVE
among the popular choices for appliances, and panel-
ready appliances can be customised to blend in with
kitchen cabinets. GADGETS

Neither a home nor a kitchen must be limited to only
one design style. Incorporating multiple aesthetics
can make a space more well-decorated without hiring
a professional interior designer.

Part of the fun of cooking is using cool kitchen
gadgets. From small kitchen tools to countertop
appliances, there is a vast array of products to choose
from. There are plenty of tools that will assist in
working smarter and faster.

COLOURFUL There is no doubt that the Instant Pot has become the
‘it’ appliance in the kitchen. Electric pressure cookers
existed before the instant Pot entered the market.
KITCHENS Avocados can be tricky to open, especially if one

is not confident with a knife. If you find yourself
constantly reaching for this nutritious vegetable,
investing in an avocado cutter would be wise. It will
Appliances are slowly but surely becoming the biggest stars in the kitchen, make the job safer and more accessible as the cutting
edge is plastic.
a transition that makes sense considering how much space they occupy and Sooner or later, everyone needs a strainer, whether

how significant an investment they can be. it is for draining pasta or straining bones out of soup

stock or gravy.
I I n 2024, the kitchen is going full-blown A mandolin is a handy slicing device typically used to

Technicolor. Gone are subtle colour palettes
make even cuts for potato gratin, homemade potato
like duck egg and deep green. In their place,
chips, or French fries. Still, it can be used for various
homeowners and kitchen designers like colour
schemes and ovens, microwaves and dishwashers to fruits and vegetables.
match, like black or pink, moody versus bright. A swivel peeler is an essential kitchen gadget, and
it is a sure buy that will last for years to come when
With advancements in smart technology, expect buying a high-quality peeler for peeling potatoes,
more and more appliances that seamlessly integrate apples and other vegetables.
into interconnected homes, offering unprecedented
automation and customisation. Increasingly, A micro plane grater, also called a ‘zester’, can be
manufacturers and consumers are focusing on a massive asset in the kitchen, as it can handle
appliances that can reduce energy and water waste. zesting citrus, hard cheese, ginger, nutmeg and even
chocolate.
Fridges with functional features that keep food fresh
for longer will likely continue to trend in 2024 – An immersion blender can do almost everything a
humidity-controlled drawers with adjustable airflow countertop blender can, but it has a few extra tricks.
so food can be exposed to different humidity levels While it can crush ice, it can blend drinks and emulsify
for optimal fresh storage. dressings, which is handy when making mayonnaise
and puree soft vegetables.
What colour appliances are most popular?
White appliances are back in style, and white Every kitchen also needs a great can opener, coffee
brightens up the kitchen space and is easy to clean, grinder, citrus squeezer/juicer, wooden spoons,
making them a favourite among homeowners potholders, pastry blender and cutter, cutting board,
(especially moms!). knife sharpener and wine opener, to mention a few.

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