Do you want to show off your kitchen? While not everybody can afford the functional art Smeg fridge worth R1.3m, there are a number of innovative style ideas and clever twists on old appliance designs and appearance to ensure your kitchen is a welcoming space filled with modern convenience.
1. Smeg Dolce & Gabbana 2 Slice Toaster for around R9 700 at Hirsch
Created in collaboration with fashion powerhouse Dolce & Gabbana, this Smeg 2-Slice toaster is adorned in brightly coloured Sicilian motifs, majestic birds, majestic roosters and sailboats heading off towards the Mediterranean horizon.
Featuring extra-wide slots perfect for larger items, this toaster has 6 browning levels so you can ensure your toast is just the way you like it. A removable stainless steel crumb tray guarantees easy cleaning, while non-slip feet make sure it stays perfectly in place.
2. Miele’s Dishwasher for around R18 000 in Miele
A dishwasher is an essential kitchen appliance. Miele’s energy-efficient dishwasher, which needs a mere 6,5-liters of water to wash an entire load, ensures savings on your utility bills because it use less water than you would need to wash the same number of dishes by hand.
Miele’s Jon Molyneaux says this appliance has been scientifically tested to show how hygienically they clean. “Tests conducted by the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences confirm the exceptional hygienic cleaning performance of Miele dishwashers. In combination with the PowerDisk and UltraTabs, the Hygiene and Intensive programmes reliably remove over 99.9% of viruses (e.g. Corona, influenza or Noro viruses), and bacteria (Enterococcus faecium).”
3. Whirlpool freestanding Microwave Oven priced around R6 000 in Makro
Enjoy an unbeatable crispness outside and a delicious tenderness inside, with DualCrisp. An exclusive technology by Whirlpool. The microwave has two microwave emission points to completely enfold food and evenly cook it also from the bottom.
The perfect tool to easily cook a full healthy meal in no time, without having to mix flavours.
4. Signature Oval Casserole pot from Le Creuset priced around R5 199 @home
The perfect shape for most larger roasts and poultry, the Le Creuset Signature Oval Casserole is ideal for preparing classic foods, or a simple roast chicken. Renowned for its excellent heat retention, it requires no seasoning and is suitable for both stovetop and oven use.
Le Creuset’s Pots & Pans Cleaner is a specialist ecological cleaner and protector for use on enamelled cast iron cookware.


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