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The latest appliances can add instant appeal to a kitchen, from super healthy steam ovens to built-in coffee machines. An American-style fridge freezer ticks all the right boxes, and the new generation A-rated models like the Pro 48 from Sub-Zero, use the same energy as a 100-watt light bulb, so are surprisingly energy efficient too.

If your tastes lean towards a minimal kitchen (great for blending the kitchen into the living space in an open-plan area) then integrated, slimline appliances are a must. These also offer smart solutions that can be a real selling point – a sexy induction hob, that only gets hot when a pan with an iron base is placed on it, not only looks great but is child friendly too.

With as much emphasis on efficiency as style, the new generation of appliances will save money on your bills and add aesthetic value to your home. For example, it's easy to offset the cost of a new washing machine with what you potentially save in water and energy consumption (up to 35 per cent less water consumption and a 21 per cent saving in energy).

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