There was a time when coffee makers and toasters were humble kitchen necessities and countertop ovens were little more than toasters on steroids. They were fine as housewarming gifts, but unlikely to elicit a “wow!” when opened as a holiday present.

Those days are long gone, thanks in part to KitchenAid, makers of the iconic stand mixer and other high performance small and major appliances. The newest KitchenAid models were designed not only satisfy the most demanding coffee connoisseurs, the most persnickety toast lovers, and the most serious cooks and bakers, but to deliver the kind of heft and eye-catching good looks that have put the stand mixer at the top of so many gift lists…

Electrolux continues to expand within small kitchen appliances. The new Expressionist Collection is a premium range with a sleek, seamless, stainless steel design and intuitive, modern controls. It will be sold in Europe, Asia and North America.

This type of offer to the consumers is part of Electrolux strategy to grow its share of the large but fragmented global market for small domestic appliances.

The total market is estimated to be worth approximately 28 billion USD annually…

One of the fastest ways to brighten up a kitchen can be with a splash of color against the typical white or stainless-steel background. Electrolux offers a fun yet practical way to do that with its new Go Colour! range of small appliances.

“Colors bring their own energy, affect the way we feel and personalize our homes,” says Pia Ringholm, Color, Material, Graphics Lead Designer for Electrolux.

The limited edition Go Colour! coffee maker, toaster, water kettle, hand mixer, blender and stick mixer come in playful shades of red, purple and yellow. “They are a modern, fun way to express your style and personality,” Ringholm adds…