Today’s kitchen gadgets are combining future-thinking functionality with considered design. Catering for modern household needs, products are listening to their owners more than ever before.
Here, eight kitchen gizmos leading the way in 2018:
Dolce Stil Novo by Smeg: Engineered with ground-breaking technology Smeg’s new offering comes with a sleek and futuristic aesthetic that lends all kitchens a stylish, contemporary update. Cook like a professional chef with the Thermoseal Plus 60cm steam assist oven – three levels of steam intensity ensure meats and fish are succulent and pastry and breads are golden and crisp.
The architecturally designed Dolce Stil Novo collection brings ease and excellence to the kitchen. The world-first blade flame — a dramatic vertical flame — is an impressive 20 per cent more efficient than a standard burner. Another highlight not to be missed? The wine cellar and complementary sommelier drawer, perfect inclusions for storing, recording and serving precious wines.
Thermoseal Plus 60cm oven with pyrolytic clean: $5990 incl GST
Simplehuman Voice And Motion Sensor Bin: Simplehuman have established themselves as the leaders of ‘garbage tech’ thanks to their minimalist style bins. Prioritising household hygiene, the brand’s models have featured heavy-duty pedals and motion sensor technologies. Now, Simplehuman’s latest feat is taking it one step further, allowing users to lift garbage lids with a simple ‘open can’ voice commandment.
$413, johnlewis.com
Kupu 10 Smoke Alarm: Textile-coated, the Kapu 10 is a photoelectric smoke alarm created by Finnish designer Harri Koskinen for Jalo Helsinki. Unlike a regular smoke alarm, the Kapu 10 is powered by a lifelong lithium battery, meaning battery updates are never required. Adding a touch of minimalist Finnish design to the home, the alarm champions style as well as safety. Featuring a loud 85 dB warning signal, users can simply silence false alarms with a tap to anywhere on the device’s surface — no need for waving tea-towels.
$46.55, finnishdesignshop.com
Stelton Collar Tea Infuser: Fusing functional design with Scandinavian aesthetics, the Stelton tea infuser provides a simple method for brewing tea straight in the cup. Reducing the waste involved with individual teabags, tea-lovers can enjoy an evenly-flavoured brew every cup thanks to its cylindrical silhouette.
$54.90, top3.com.au
Eva Solo Grinder: This salt and pepper grinder can be set to mill finely, coarsely or in-between by turning the base screw, and makes for a trusty cooking partner. With a high quality crushing mechanism, the design is engineered for longevity and is easy to refill. Made from solid oak wood, its unique mushroom shape will instantly give your dining table statement style.
$79.95, huntingforgeorge.com.au
Hay Italian Hamburger Press: Known for their simple and functional design, Danish tastemakers Hay have developed the hamburger press to give meals a professional finish. Used with meat or vegetable creations, the Italian-made meal-prep wiz ensures patties remain uniform and assist with portion control.
$41, selfridges.com
Knindustrie Workstation W1: Meet the modern-day chopping board or kitchen food-prep shelf; Knindustrie’s workstation comes equipped with a red-lacquered tablet slot, meaning fewer interruptions to your cooking to check the recipe. Designed by Massimo Castagna and crafted from Canaletto Walnut, it includes a practical knife for chopping ingredients.
$414, spenceandlyda.com.au
Alessi Tegamino Egg Pan: Made from trilaminate, Alessi’s egg pan was designed by Alessandro Mendini, with consulting by gastronomy expert Alberto Gozzi. Celebrating the simplicity and rich tradition of homemade eggs, the stylish design adds to the pleasure of eating eggs from the pan. Sophisticated yet fun, the pan features two flowingly shaped handles, and is perfect for cooking fried and scrambled eggs, as well as poaching and boiling.
$120, finnishdesignshop.com.au
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