Kitchen appliances - our top 10

1. Hobs and built-in ovens

There’s nothing like a handsome hob to add dash to your kitchen. And with an induction hob – the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly hob on the market – you can be green too. Our energy-saving induction hob looks lovely, is clean, streamlined, intelligent and – with its childlock timers – extra safe.

Check out the FRAMTID HIN2K Induction hob

If you’re looking for a built-in oven, think about space and purpose. Single ovens are usually installed in your base kitchen and double ovens in an oven tower. Large single ovens, with a smaller top oven can be installed in your base units or in tall cabinets so you avoid bending too much and putting a strain on your back.

2. Range cookers

The perfect major kitchen appliance for a country kitchen. Range cookers come in 3 fuel types: gas, electric, and dual fuel; and 3 different widths. Choose stainless steel for a contemporary kitchen, or coloured enamel for a more traditional look.

See the range-style DATID CG7 cooker

3. Extractor hoods

No longer just a basic kitchen appliance, the extractor hood is becoming a cool, sculptured design feature. Choose from clever hoods disguised as pendant lights, and slimline minimalist options.

See the stylish FRAMTID extractor hoods

4. Fridge freezers

Unless you live alone, this is one major kitchen appliance where you won’t want to scrimp on size. However, with clever new storage features, capacity isn’t necessarily dependent on external dimensions. Our fridge drawers, for example, are perfect for kitchens where space is at a premium. Pack more yummy food in with a fridge that suits your space… and midnight snack habits!

Browse the selection of fridge freezers from IKEA

5. Dishwashers

No longer a luxury, a quality dishwasher is a real must-have kitchen appliance for a family kitchen. Our Nutid DW60 and Renlig DW45 are both praised by Which? for their cleaning, drying and energy efficiency. If you’re short on space, and don’t need a dishwasher to accommodate an entire dining set, choose a slimline integrated model designed specifically for small kitchens.

Browse the dishwasher selection from IKEA

6. Microwaves

Microwaves have advanced hugely since their humble beginnings in the late 1940s. This clever small kitchen appliance now comes in the form of a combination oven, offering a microwave and convection oven, as well as a grill. Perfectly cooked food in a jiffy. See our selection of microwave ovens

7. Kettles

At between £5 and £70, kettles aren’t necessarily cheap kitchen appliances. While the latter price may seem a little excessive, it’s worth buying one that is good quality, has a rapid boil time, and a decent limescale filter. Choose from a wealth of different styles and colours, from transparent to traditional.

Find coffee and tea cups to complement your kettle

8. Toasters

Somewhere along the line, this small kitchen appliance got very versatile. Not content with just toasting bread, the toaster now has more important things to do, and can defrost and reheat all sorts of baked goods, from bagels to brioche.

See stylish bread knives from IKEA

9. Food processors

A must-have kitchen appliance for anyone who loves cooking but hates prep work. No more chopping, juicing, grating, kneading, shredding, slicing, beating or whisking… the trusty food processor will do it all for you.

10. Coffee machine

No coffee lover’s kitchen is complete without this wonderful appliance. If you like your coffee frothy, invest in an espresso machine, or if a pint of the steaming black stuff is more your style, a filter coffee maker will do. See our built-in espresso machine and our selection of chic espresso cups