The kitchen of the future is here — and it is steam powered - The Times

The kitchen of the future is here — and it is steam powered 

Katrina Burroughs | The Times

The Times' interiors editor reports from the cutting edge of appliance design, including steam drawers, steam cabinets and, yes, dishwashers that steam your plates.

Katrina Burroughs’ new article in The Times explores the latest advances in kitchen appliance design, from AI-powered ovens and steam technology to quieter products like the Quiet Mark Certified KitchenAid K4 Espresso Machine, designed for calmer homes.

The piece highlights how appliances are becoming an increasingly important part of interior design, with innovation focused not only on performance and convenience, but also on comfort, usability and everyday wellbeing.

Quiet Mark is included for its independent work testing and certifying appliances that help reduce unwanted household noise, from the sound they make during operation to beeps, alerts and end-of-programme jingles.

Featuring the Quiet Mark Certified KitchenAid K4 Espresso machine

The Quiet Mark Certified KitchenAid K4 Espresso Machine is highlighted in the article as a "whisper-quiet" bean-to-cup automatic coffee machine demonstrating how quieter appliance design can support a more comfortable kitchen experience, particularly in busy, open-plan homes where everyday product sounds can impact others in the home.

Above & Top: KitchenAid K4 Espresso Machine

Read the full article in The Times

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