Building your dream kitchen? Check out our list of essential kitchen appliances (including a self-sterilising water dispenser).
So you’ve just collected the keys to your brand new BTO flat, and you can’t wait to begin renovations. We don’t know about you, but we think the pièce de résistance of any dream home is the kitchen. It’s the one place you’ll spend whipping up delicious meals to share with friends and family. And if you’re planning on one of those open-floor kitchen concepts, it can really be the highlight of your living room. Not sure what to look out for? We share a checklist of must-have kitchen appliances.
Essential kitchen appliances for your new home
1. A self-sterilising water dispenser
Every dream kitchen needs a good water purifier for convenience and utmost peace of mind. Our top pick? The self-sterilising Wells The One water dispenser. It doesn’t just sport a compact and slim design that suits any modern home to a T (goodbye, clunky dispensers); it also has a comprehensive nine-step nanofiltration system. This means you won’t have to worry about heavy metals and bacteria lurking in your drinking water.
Hate when water is either scalding hot or way too cold to drink? With this water dispenser, you can easily toggle between six different temperatures at the touch of a button. And if that isn’t enough to sway you, it comes in the most gorgeous colours. Think along the lines of dark brown, red and white. If you’re into softer-toned palettes, it’s also just released two new pastel shades in pink and mint. Perfect for beautifying your kitchen countertop. We’re obsessed!
2. An oven for baking, grilling and roasting
Any ‘circuit bakers’ in the house? Plenty of us picked up baking at the start of the pandemic and haven’t stopped since. If you’re like us, you know that a good oven is an essential on your list of must-have kitchen appliances. It’s not only a great tool when you need to churn out sweet treats for the fam, it’s also perfect for grilling and roasting savoury meat and vegetable dishes. If you’re low on space, consider getting a compact or mini oven that can fit on your kitchen counter. Or, you can go all out and get a built-in or conventional oven depending on your cooking needs.
3. A reliable refrigerator that won’t break down
The fridge is where we store the bulk of our food to prevent it from spoiling – so getting a trustworthy one is imperative. When picking out a new refrigerator for your home, try to stay away from those made with cheap materials. You don’t want it breaking down just months later! Instead, look for one that has a well-organised interior and an ergonomic design. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for energy-efficient refrigerators that won’t rack up a hefty electricity bill each month.
4. A high-performance dishwasher
We’re all about kitchen appliances that help us save time on washing up. One of the best ways is to invest in a high-performance dishwasher. What makes a good dishwasher, you might wonder? Its ability to handle even the toughest stains and the largest loads. Go for ones made of stainless steel – we hear they can withstand heat much better (and the higher temperature helps to kill bacteria in the process).
5. A handy kitchen stove
Whether you’re a MasterChef-level cook or you just enjoy prepping simple meals, there’s no way you can go without a handy kitchen stove. We’re big fans of the modern-day induction stove that’s easy to cook and clean with. But if you’re looking for strong flames for that wok hei flavour with your fried rice, you might want to go for the traditional gas stove.
6. A multi-functional microwave
Microwaves aren’t only great for reheating leftovers. They’re also useful for defrosting frozen foods and even making baked treats (think mug cakes, yum!). They’re one of those multi-functional kitchen appliances we can’t get enough of. As a microwave will likely be sitting out on a counter most of the time, we recommend looking for one that has a suitable style in line with the theme of your kitchen.
Bookmark this list of essential kitchen appliances for your home renovations!
This post is in partnership with Wells Singapore.