In a nod to the ’50s, 1 has released a collection of retro appliances designed in collaboration with Italy’s Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti of Deep Design Studio. This nostalgic range won the prestigious international iF Design Award for 2015 and includes a , kettle, and signature kitchen mixer. smeg.com.au

apply yourself Take a look at the latest technology in small appliances Words April Ossington

Featuring a sleek design 3that won’t stand out in your kitchen, the SodaStream Play in white delivers fresh, sparkling water with the touch of a button. This new model features an auto-lift slider, which automatically returns to its original position after carbonation. thegoodguys.com.au

The Masterpiece Collection 4immersion blender features a triple blade with a titanium coating that enables it to stay sharper for longer. Its open- foot design prevents splashing and clever pause stand makes blending even easier. .com.au

Featuring a stylish and slimline benchtop design, the 2 CM6300 coffee machine has full sensor touch controls for ultimate convenience. The innovative OneTouch for Two function enables the fully automatic preparation of two drinks at the same time without having to move cups. mieleshop.com.au

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Vitamix has just released its 5new model, the Professional Series 300. Featuring a more compact design, the unit offers quieter blending and full variable speed plus a pulse feature. vitamix.com.au

Available in the new Arc and Cube 6designs, Zip has also released its Zip Celsius range, which delivers An all-in-one replacement for hot and cold water from a single tap. 9your rice cooker, bread maker, Available in four chic finishes, the tap and steamer, the Toshiba also produces filtered, boiling, chilled multifunction cooker has a huge or chilled sparkling water at the touch 1.8-litre capacity, 24-hour timer and of a button. zipwater.com programmable cooking functions. kogan.com

Whether you prefer espresso, 7French pressed or filtered, the Smart Grinder Pro gives you the Make restaurant-quality perfect cup of coffee every time. This 8lunches with the Breville conical burr grinder uses Dosing IQ Classic sandwich maker. Featuring technology to automatically amend the a two-slice capacity, it also provides quantity of beans needed whenever you vertical storage, saving precious change the grind. thegoodguys.com.au bench space. thegoodguys.com.au

The Expressionist Another addition to 10Collection kettle from 11the Expressionist Electrolux was awarded the Good Collection from Electrolux, this Design Award in 2014. toaster features an LED screen Perfect for herbal teas that require countdown, while the pause a lower temperature, the kettle function enables you to check features adjustable temperature your toast without restarting settings and the option of boiling the cooking time. Ideal for thick water for just one cup. It also keeps café toast or English muffins, it the water hot for 40 minutes after also features extra-wide slots. it’s boiled. electrolux.com.au electrolux.com.au

Home Design | 213 Steam ovens are the latest must-have in kitchen appliances. 12The ILCS45X combination steam oven from ILVE creates flavoursome, healthy meals without the stress. With 11 functions to choose Featuring high-performance induction from, the oven offers the option of steam cooking, forced air cooking or 13technology, the Infinite Pro cooktop from a combination of both. ilve.com.au Electrolux allows you to go from a simmer to a boil in an instant. This innovative appliance creates heat in the cookware, so surfaces around the pot remain cool to touch. electrolux.com.au

The 90-centimetre wall-mounted stainless- 14 steel canopy rangehood from Bosch has a 690 m³/h extraction rate, ensuring the best-possible air quality for your kitchen. This incredibly quiet unit also features energy-efficient LED lighting to illuminate your cooktop. bosch-home.com.au

Suitable for installation within your existing 15 cabinets, the Fisher & Paykel stainless- steel Double DishDrawer contains two independent drawers. This means you can have two different loads The Electrolux going simultaneously for sturdy items and one for 18bottom-mount delicate glass and crystal. thegoodguys.com.au fridge dispenses chilled, filtered water and ice at the touch of a button. This spacious fridge has an in- built Fresh Sense deodoriser to eliminate strong odours including garlic and cheese. electrolux.com.au

The Electrolux 17The 16 Assistent is the 32-litre 1100-watt stainless- first kitchen machine with steel microwave features an LED task light that shines 14 cook menus, 10 power into the bowl. Featuring an levels and an auto sensor, optional meat grinder and so you don’t have to worry vegetable slicer, the unit about overheating your food. comes with attachments thegoodguys.com.au including a dough hook, flat beater and wire whisks. electrolux.com.au

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Boasting an A energy rating, the 20 Smeg 60cm Double pyrolytic oven features a classic look that will suit any kitchen. The main oven has eight functions, two pyrolytic cleaning functions and a 79-litre capacity, while the auxiliary oven has four main functions and 42-litre capacity. thegoodguys.com.au Eliminate food 21scraps and the smell that goes along with them with an InSinkErator food waste disposer. This extremely quiet unit grinds food without the use of blades and provides an environmentally responsible alternative to landfills. insinkerator.com.au

The new Zip HydroTap Design range 19features three cutting-edge designs including Arc, Cube and Elite. Right on trend, the taps come in a range of finishes including bright chrome, brushed chrome, matt black and gloss black. zipwater.com

The Bosch FlexInduction cooktop 22features a Quick Start function that automatically detects the location of your pot. Using its Energy Consumption Display, this intelligent appliance also shows you how much power you The Breville Crystal Clear glass have used so you can adjust your cooking habits to 23kettle is completely transparent, save energy. bosch-home.com.au making it easy to fill to the desired water level. This intelligent kettle can sense when there is no water, automatically turning the power off. thegoodguys.com.au

We all know that 25 grilling food can deliver health and flavour benefits, but it’s not always viable to use an The Prism small outdoor barbecue. The George appliance range Foreman Easy to Clean grilling 24 from will machine features a sloped grille bring a sculptural element design, which enables fats to to your kitchen. The perfect simply drain out of food while solution for open-plan living, cooking. Its patented non-stick this kettle and four-slice toaster coating and dishwasher-safe will add interest to your space. removable plates mean it’s easy morphyrichards.com.au to clean — just as the name suggests. thegoodguys.com.au 216 | Home Design