Brands at Winning Appliances are at the forefront of the evolution of design and technology. This month, we're focusing on these exciting trends - and the superb offers that will let you join them!
1. Steam Cooking
One of the most popular - and inspirational - of all cooking trends at the moment, steam cooking is being heralded as a culinary "revolution" with its ability to deliver healthy, delicious results. AEG, ASKO and NEFF are amongst the leaders skillfully integrating steam capabilities into their multifunction ovens.
2. Food preservation
At a time when we're all trying to cut down on waste, manufacturers are finding advanced ways to enhance the longevity of our food. You can choose from advanced refrigeration solutions from the likes of Liebherr, while a Blast Chiller from Smeg's beautiful Dolce Stil Novo range not only delivers style but rapid freezing functionality.
3. Sous Vide and Slow Cooking
A cooking technique that's currently taking the culinary world by storm, Sous Vide is capable of delivering extraordinarily delicious results with a minimum of fuss. A slow cooking method where the food is vacuum sealed and immersed in a water bath to the perfect temperature, it's become easy for home cooks to embrace thanks to the development of brilliantly designed domestic appliances from leading brands such as ASKO.
Meanwhile, as the popularity of slow cooking expands, chefs are also tapping into the functionality of warming drawers - for their ability to maintain beautifully even low temperatures that can realise everything from succulent meat to dehydrated fruits and veggies.
4. Induction
As more people look to expand their culinary horizons - so are they embracing the incredible potential of Induction. Any of the mystery this technology once had has been replaced by respect for its precision, control and powerful heat-ups. And brands such as Siemens are at the forefront of the development and enhancement of these brilliant appliances.
5. Integration
Integration - placing appliances behind cabinetry - continues to be a very popular trend, as more Aussies aim to create a smoothly uninterrupted kitchen aesthetic. Integrated appliances such as the Fisher & Paykel Column Fridge (pictured below) have become hugely popular, along with integrated dishwashers.
6. Wine Preservation
As our home cooking becomes more sophisticated with the emergence of brilliantly intuitive and automatic appliances, so does our taste and appreciation for the finer things. The development of Wine Cabinets is another part of this ongoing trend, replicating the conditions found in the best natural wine cellars to ensure the natural maturation of a classic vintage and its rich and evocative flavours.
7. Laundry Efficiency
Our brands take their responsibility to sustainability very seriously - just as our customers place a priority on taking care of our natural resources. As a result, we can see a clear trend toward ever-increasing standards of efficiency - epitomised by brands such as Miele and the outstanding ratings for water and energy economy they have been awarded for their laundry products.
8. Colour
With the trend for colour on the ascendancy, appliances will continue to represent a chance to make a distinctive aesthetic statement in your kitchen. Smeg is one brand leading the way, not only with the seductively rich, dark blacks that characterise their gorgeous Dolce Stil Novo collection - but also the vibrant colours that can be found in their selection of Portofino upright ovens.
Exciting appliance news and innovation:
Then there's innovation that's ahead of the trend - such as Neff's uniquely brilliant Slide&Hide functionality which ensured their Pyrolytic Oven (B57CR22NOB) was recently recommended by the CHOICE consumer advocacy group. Meanwhile, V-ZUG has redefined dishwasher economy with world exclusive technology - by incorporating a heat pump, they have cut energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional dishwashers. You can find out more about these design innovations by clicking on the links below.
