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Best retro fridge freezers UK: Top picks for your kitchen 2025

Explore our selection of the best retro fridge freezers available in the UK, offering style, technology and functionality for your kitchen

Evening Standard

'It's about giving you the coffee you want, not the coffee someone else wants': Smeg explains why smart appliances aren't a gimmick, and why connecting your oven to your phone makes sense

Is it time to connect your kitchen? There are some good reasons to consider it.

TechRadar

Coffee Machines Are Getting More High-Tech, So Why Can I Only Think About These Retro, Lo-Fi Ones?

Nothing beats the comfort of classic, and the pull of retro coffee makers, emerging as a trend for the kitchen, is undeniable

Livingetc

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Are smart fridges worth buying?

We take a look at the best smart fridges from Smeg, LG, Samsung, and others and if they make your domestic life better

9 ways to channel rosy décor for a romantic vibe

These fun, flirty florals and pinky hues have won our hearts, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Smeg debuts its first ever smart fridge freezer – but I miss the retro style

Smeg’s new fridge freezer might have me sold on smart fridges

10 ways to add flair and function to your kitchen

From chic cookware to savvy storage solutions, these easy updates are must-haves, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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Smeg Mini Pro Espresso Coffee Machine review: a beautiful manual coffee maker that lets you call the shots, but at a price

Smeg's latest espresso machine gives you a taste of the barista experience at home, if your wallet can take the hit.

TechRadar

I tried Smeg's induction cooktop - here are 3 reasons you might invest in one for your kitchen

What's the draw of an induction cooktop? I tried one to find out

Ideal Home

Sienna Miller's quaint English cottage is the definition of charming, with its traditional thatched roof and stunning pink kitchen

The centuries-old countryside home feels rustic and decadent in equal measure thanks to the characterful interiors

Woman & Home

This retro stand mixer is a style icon -you'll be surprised at who makes it

The Smeg Retro 50s Stand Mixer is all chic curves, chrome, and colours. I tested it out against KitchenAid and Kenwood mixers to see if it's as good as it looks.

Woman & Home

Smeg are bringing style to the table with their gorgeous blender - it's almost too pretty to use

The Smeg BLF03 Blender is super stylish and it makes a sensational smoothie too. If you want something to leave on display, this is the perfect appliance

Woman & Home

I’m a kitchen expert – these are the 7 kitchen trends I expect to see in 2025

From shrinking air fryers to AI cameras, here are the kitchen trends I want to see next year

Got a new coffee maker for Christmas? Here's how to love and cherish it, and make it last forever (almost)

With the right care, your coffee machine will keep on working just like the day you unwrapped it.

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How does a washer-dryer combo work? We explain how one machine can do all of that work

Are you confused about how washer-dryer combos can perform such different tasks? Let us explain

Tom’s Guide

I just tested this luxe new coffee machine made by the brand credited with inventing the espresso — here’s my first impressions

The Mini Pro is the top-of-the-range espresso machine, crafted in Italy by La Pavoni, which is credited with inventing the espresso machine.

Ideal Home

I've written about kitchen appliances for years and these stand mixer accessories are my go-to gift for that foodie friend who has everything

Here's how you can transform your stand mixer into your hardest working appliance

Woman & Home

You asked "which frying do the experts use?" - here's our answer

In all our photography, you'll spot the Smeg non-stick frying pan. It's wide, big, and beautiful, but is it for you? Our experts cooked up some tests to help you decide.

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Evening Standard

How a cool kettle became the ultimate interiors status symbol

From Fellow Stagg to Alessi, designer kettles with lofty price tags are all the rage right now, as celebrities and TikTokkers alike rave about them. But are they worth it?

TechRadar

Smeg Combi Steam Oven review: a multi-functional countertop oven that looks stunning and cooks well

This gorgeous high-tech mini-oven costs a pretty penny, but is it worth it?

Tom’s Guide

Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine review: Great espresso, not-so-great everything else

The Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine is a retro-inspired coffee machine with three portafilter sizes and great espresso extraction, but it falls short with almost everything else.

Tom’s Guide

This KitchenAid espresso machine is the closest I’ve ever been to getting café-quality at home

The KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder is a beautiful machine that pulls rich, sweet, and juicy espresso shots that pair perfectly with the velvety microfoam made with the powerful steam wand.

Homes & Gardens

Could this chic air fryer replace the AGA? Here's my home-cooked review of Smeg's new countertop oven

It air fries, bakes, roasts, and steams – and it looks good doing it

Tom’s Guide

KitchenAid vs Smeg: Which stand mixer should you buy?

Here’s how the KitchenAid Artisan and Smeg 50’s style stand mixer compare based on price, design, features and more.

Ideal Home

Form and function – add timeless Italian style and best-in-class cooking quality to your kitchen

Bring joy to the every day with built-in appliances from Smeg

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