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If you’re a passionate lover of cooking, or you’ve recently kickstarted your cooking journey and want to accelerate it even further, you’ve come to the right place. An efficient and streamlined cooking process is the key to preparing dishes that simply taste great! And the most important tool you need for an effortless process is an arsenal of great kitchen appliances. With the right kitchen tools and appliances, cooking can become an increasingly enjoyable and easy process. The right products can cut your prep time in half, make the little cooking tasks much easier and help you with tedious and complicated techniques. From a minimalist Japanese folding knife to a compact induction hob that, thanks to its modular, stackable design, fits every conceivable cooking method: these innovative and special appliances are everything you need in your kitchen.
1. The Pronto
Aptly named the Pronto, this relatively compact gadget can handle every part of the cooking process from weighing to sautéing, slow cooking, simmering, reheating and even air baking thanks to its modular companion, the Alto.
Why is it remarkable?
With its small footprint and multifunctional design, the dynamic duo of Pronto and Alto takes up a fraction of the counter space and allows you to prepare elaborate meals without all the messy dishes and daunting clean-ups. Pronto and Alto are designed to make cooking easier so you can focus on what matters most: food!
What we like
- Multifunctional design
- Make meal preparation easier, faster and smarter
What we don’t like
- There is a learning curve involved in getting used to the design
2. The Slide Toaster
The toasting process begins in the Slide toaster with an LED ring indicating toasting level and completion. The pull-out tray has a translucent design element so you can keep an eye on the toast being perfectly browned to your delight. This is conveniently supported by audio indications to keep the user well informed.
Why is it remarkable?
Harry Rigler wants to reinvent the familiar image of the toaster with a detour to the soft form design of this household kitchen appliance. This also takes into account the requirements of modern users and the current and future design development of kitchen interiors. Rather than being a pop-up toaster like most out there, this is the Slide toaster that rolls the toaster to the side like a roll-up smartphone. The tray slides out – you put the bread in and slide it back in.
What we like
- Audio indications to keep the user informed about their toast
- Unique sliding tray
What we don’t like
- The radically changed design may not be easily accepted in households
3. The Monolith
Designed by the Italian kitchen brand Falmec and designers Studio Ferriani, the Monolith is an extractor hood that can be integrated into the worktop and can also be used as a handy storage space for utensils.
Why is it remarkable?
The extractor hood is part of the Elements Collection and has an extractor element that is 90 centimeters long. It is also equipped with different sized storage units that can be placed and arranged in various custom configurations.
What we like
- Integrates storage units
- Sleek clean aesthetic
What we don’t like
- Bulky + space-consuming design
4. The Oku Knife
The Scottish artist and metalworker Kathleen Reilly designed the ‘Oku Knife’. Inspired by Japanese table settings, the Oku knife has a rather intriguing handle that is folded 90 degrees to the blade. The design was informed by resetting chopsticks.
Why is it remarkable?
Oku has a unique folded shape that allows the handle to be placed on a surface, with the blade perpendicular to that particular surface. You can even rest the knife along the edge of a cutting board or plate.
What we like
- The blade can be hooked onto the edge of a board, creating intimacy between the two objects while improving tidiness and maintaining stability
What we don’t like
- The design may seem meaningless or unnecessary to some people
5. The Cooking Mate
The Cookmate is a rather innovative and useful kitchen appliance that is all-in-one. It can be used for preparing, cooking and serving. It has a modular design with stackable pieces that allow the cooktop to function as a pan, crockpot or even a steamer – giving you a variety of healthy cooking techniques.
Why is it remarkable?
The Cookmate views the cooking process as moving from idea to ingredient to table. Rather than focusing on just the cooking, this induction cooktop (although it seems very restrictive to just call it that) takes into account every aspect of the cooking process. Not only is this smart, holistic design thinking, it also helps the Cookmate be more universally applicable, saving you effort, energy and space with other utensils.
What we like
- Has an integrated scale
- Can be split into 6 parts
What we don’t like
6. Small eat-in kitchens
With the Small Living Kitchens concept, Falper has plunged into kitchen design. With the Small Living Kitchens, Falper wanted to transform the experience of kitchens in small homes. It includes islands designed to make small kitchens feel spacious and luxurious. It brings the sophisticated layouts of larger kitchens to small homes in a more compact and streamlined form.
Why is it remarkable?
Falper teamed up with designer Andrea Federici to create the Small Living Kitchens. The units can be placed in compact spaces from 2.5 square meters. It is equipped with three elements: islands, storage cabinets and tall cabinets. These elements can be configured in different ways depending on your need and requirements.
What we like
- Available in three models
- Designed to blend in harmoniously with all kinds of homes and apartments
What we don’t like
- The aesthetic of the kitchen is a bit simple
7. Loop kitchen
What about transforming our kitchens into sustainable spaces? It seems that Danish startup Stykka has come from the same mindset since they designed their innovative ‘LoopKitchen’.
Why is it remarkable?
LoopKitchen is made of birch plywood and is a minimalist and contemporary kitchen designed with recyclable parts, in an effort to extend its life. Although LoopKitchen is mainly made of birch plywood, the kitchen fronts can also be finished in birch or a Forbo linoleum which is available in 20 colours.
What we like
- Designed with recyclable parts
- Each physical manifestation of LoopKitchen has a digital twin
What we don’t like
- Not well suited for small compact kitchens
- Space-saving design
8. Mill
Mill is a trash can that not only prevents your leftover food from spoiling and smelling, but also turns it into real chicken feed. And you don’t even have to leave your house for all this to happen. The concept for this circular food waste device comes from a former Apple engineer and Google Nest co-founder, Matt Rogers.
Why is it remarkable?
For example, the fish, produce, eggs, skins, seeds, bones, and other food waste you throw away can become food for chickens. Even things like napkins, filters, and paper towels can play a part.
What we like
- It also shrinks the waste so you don’t have an overflowing bin
- There’s also a coconut-based odor filter that prevents your kitchen from smelling bad
What we don’t like
- It’s a bit expensive
- Only available on a subscription basis
9. The Maruzara
This grater is shaped like a small round plate rather than the typical rectangular sheet of metal and is meant to sit on the table rather than being held in the air like almost all other graters. Its small design makes it perfect for tabletop use, and the unique pattern of the blades gives it a distinctive look even when it’s just sitting unused.
Why is it remarkable?
That blade setup isn’t just for show, though. Unlike a regular grater with rows of blades, you make circular movements to grate ingredients. Instead of falling through holes, the shredded bits accumulate on the sides in full, fluffy clumps. The repetitive act, instead of being tiring and taxing, almost becomes a conscious practice that brings you into the moment.
What we like
- Comes with a silicone rubber base that prevents it from sliding on the table while you make your circling movements
What we don’t like
- It is mainly designed for wasabi and daikon radish, which makes it a bit limited
- Some people may prefer the shape and texture of a traditional grater
10. Adjusted the Electrolux
The Electrolux Adapted is the must-have kitchen of the future – compact, sleek and ideal for small homes. This masterful concept is for the ‘singletons’ who want to get the most out of a small kitchen. If you want to use the countertop for real cooking, and don’t feel like cluttering it with a gazillion appliances, Adapted is the product for you!
Why is it remarkable?
Electrolux Adapted is a premium hub that uses the vertical space in a kitchen to organize and hold all the important appliances you need every day. The system consists of standardized modules that can be mounted effortlessly on a back plate, eliminating the need for tools normally required for installation. The backplate supplies all modules with water and electricity, in an effort to support highly customizable arrangements.
What we like
- Can be mounted on the wall or placed as a freestanding product with an attached furniture frame
- All modules are connected via an Electrolux app, allowing them to be used simultaneously or synchronously and users to create their own personal routines
