Kitchen Trends: Vintage Features and Smart Appliances

Kitchen trends are emphasizing both form and function, with vintage features like pot fillers returning to add convenience and upscale appeal. Smart, durable appliances — exemplified by Breville’s Eye Q Auto toaster with optic sensors that monitor toast doneness — and guidance on buying quality secondhand food processors offer performance without premium prices. Mobile kitchen carts provide extra prep surface and storage for small kitchens as an affordable space-saving solution. Simple hacks such as slow-cooking whole garlic in a crockpot deliver soft, flavorful results with minimal hands-on time.