Crucial Appliances that Make up the Modern Kitchen

The modern kitchen is full of various appliances, big and small. Some of them are staples that have been in our kitchens for decades, while others are novelties a couple of years old. If you are looking to modernize your kitchen, here are crucial appliances you’ll find it impossible to do without.

Heating up food in the microwave

Microwaves have been present in our kitchens for decades but their technology has been constantly improving. If you want to prepare a ready-made meal, reheat the lunch, or defrost something fast, the microwave is the perfect appliance for all these actions.

Another perk of the microwave is the ability for children to operate it on their own, unlike other kitchen appliances. Just make sure they fully understand the effects red-hot iron broilers have, so they stay safe. Modern microwaves have special programs, such as “defrost” and “popcorn.”

A coffee machine

In the East, there exists a whole culture of coffee drinking is centred around slowly drinking coffee to truly savour it. However, the espresso Westerners prefer is drunk on the go, taking the pleasure out of drinking coffee.

However, if you get a coffee machine, then you get the best of both worlds. Your coffee will be brewed in no time, while you can savour it for hours, as automatic coffee makers have heaters that keep the coffee hot without burning the brew.

An icemaker to decorate the countertop

If you like throwing large parties, then ice is always an issue. Since the freezer is attached to the refrigerator, its size is a limiting factor. For this reason, homeowners turn to somewhat luxurious icemakers that double as decorative pieces for the kitchen countertop (yes, their design is that good).

When selecting the perfect model for your kitchen, look at traits such as size, capacity, production speed, the size of the scoop, a self-cleaning feature, the ability to select the size of ice cubes, and whether the appliance comes with an automatic timer.

Whistling with the pressure cooker

Cooking lentils, meat, or rice without a pressure cooker takes several hours. People can’t wait that long nowadays and they shouldn’t as pressure cookers have long ago become kitchen staples. A pressure cooker is fun to use, as you listen to the number of whistles to determine whether a dish is ready.

A dishwasher is a real must

As the 1990s rolled in, dishwashers, which were once a luxury, became widely available. A kitchen cannot be called modern, unless it features a dishwasher since washing dishes by hand is so 19^th century. Instead of just picking out any model, go for top control dishwashers that attractive and functional. Even if you settle for a low-end model, dishwasher repairs are affordable and widely available nowadays.

A nest smoothie blender

When you come to think of it, a smoothie is a super simple beverage/food but it tastes so good and it’s nutritious. If your kids adore smoothies of all colours, then purchasing a smoothie blender is in order, isn’t it? This type of blender is usually small in size and fun to use.

When selecting the right model, evaluate the size of the pitcher, the dispensing tap, the stirring stick, the power of the motor (everything under 1,000W is not worth the money), and the length of the manufacturer’s warranty.

Clean water from a purifier

As recently as December 2020, water has become a tradable commodity at the New York Stock exchange. Access to potable water is problematic across the globe, so a water purifier has made its way into the modern kitchen.

A water purifier is a convenient way to clean drinking water within a minute. Like the espresso machine and the smoothie blender, the appliance comes in several sizes. Water purifiers even differ in the purification technology they use but the only purchasing criterion should be the unit’s size, so it fits your kitchen nicely.

An electric kettle: Tea anyone?

Apart from coffee, tea is among the most popular hot beverages in many parts of the world. Putting on the kettle has never been easier, as modern electric kettles boil the water within minutes, seconds even. For this reason, anyone who has ever operated an electric kettle would never again use the stove to make tea. Not only is an electric kettle faster but it’s energy-efficient. 

It’s majesty, the refrigerator

We’ve left the most important segment of a modern kitchen for the end: the refrigerator. Ever since humans found out a way to introduce refrigeration into homes, the kitchen has had a new staple. Modern fridges are equipped with various functions but it’s the overall size of this appliance that is most important when selecting the right model for your kitchen space. 

The definition of the modern kitchen is constantly shifting. As novel appliances are introduced and consumer preferences change, so does the list of appliances crucial in a modern kitchen. However, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an electric kettle, etc. are here to stay for decades to come, so consider equipping the kitchen with them.