Six reasons to choose sustainable appliances for your kitchen
"Appliances are no longer purely functional. In a subtle, sometimes imperceptible way, they improve our everyday life in the kitchen and have become a key factor when designing the space", explains Anders Grafström, part of the IKEA kitchen and dining room team. Read on to find out why choosing sustainable kitchen appliances is the best choice!
1. They help create a more practical and efficient kitchen
"More and more people plan the location of their appliances as soon as they start designing their kitchen", says Anders. "IKEA appliances are designed to perfectly fit our kitchens, both in style and in size. When you combine them, you can create the space of your dreams. If you cook with someone, it will be much easier if you have the oven and the stove in separate locations. Do you like cooking a feast? Try using a double oven".
In other words, modern appliances meet the needs of each family member and allow the space to be more compatible with their lifestyle. That's why, when it's time to choose your kitchen appliances, it's important to select models whose technology makes your tasks easier and which help create your perfect kitchen, keeping in mind how you tend to use it every day.
In addition, at IKEA, we're all for high energy efficiency, which makes modern appliances more sustainable for homes and for the planet.
2. They improve your kitchen's acoustics
While you're cooking, you may like to talk, listen to music or just simply stay silent. Whatever your preference, one of the advantages of modern appliances is that they are increasingly silent and don't spoil the ambient sound of your kitchen, resulting in greater comfort. Various studies show that loud background noise makes it more difficult to focus, which could cause fatigue and discomfort.
The kitchen is a space you enjoy daily, whether alone or with your family, while preparing and eating your meals. So if you're looking for new appliances for your kitchen, don't hesitate to consider this detail, that way noise doesn't prevent you from feeling at ease. At IKEA, the decibel levels of each appliance are shown in the product information, so you can compare them and choose the one that best fits what you're looking for.
3. They keep the air pleasant and clean
As with noise, keeping your kitchen smelling good is key to making it a pleasant place to be. Thanks to advances in appliances, this is even easier.
Extractor hoods and fans are excellent at getting rid of unwanted kitchen odours, such as those produced by certain foods or waste. But you don't want them to extract the air that you've warmed, cooled or purified in the process.
According to Stephen Lea, product development engineer at IKEA, designs that are "efficient at capturing impurities to reduce noise and energy consumption" may be better than those that are more powerful. In addition, this energy efficiency makes these appliances much more sustainable, both for your wallet and for the environment.
4. They provide warmer lighting
"The built-in lighting in appliances is important to create harmony in the kitchen", says IKEA decorator Ann-Kristin Holmqvist. Instead of looking for a purely functional light for cooking, think of more social aspects. Search forwarmer, cosier alternatives that go with the rest of the kitchen.
Some appliances even have light dimmers to change the ambience in the kitchen. Although it may not be common to pay attention to this type of detail, it can certainly make the difference and ensure that, in the long-term, you enjoy the time you spend in your kitchen much more.
5. They fit with the style of your kitchen
The appearance of your appliances shouldn't be something you decide on at the last minute. And not everything has to be the same. "Today we expect more out of our appliances, wanting them completely built into the kitchen or superstars in their aesthetic qualities", remarks Bruno Lizotte, creative leader of the IKEA Appliances department.
With the remarkable range of designs and colours available, why not make your own style statement? Not only do they fit with the aesthetic characteristics of the space, they can also be key pieces for the room's decor and ambience. The wide variety will allow you to create the kitchen of your dreams.
6. They are much more intuitive to use
When it comes to kitchen appliances, details can certainly make the difference, such as the feel of a handle, a knob or a button. "We've designed our appliances to be a pleasure to use", states Bruno.
All of this translates into making tasks easier and more pleasant, which has a very positive impact on your day-to-day life. Especially for those who don't have a lot of time and look for household activities to be as easy as possible.
So, why are you still hesitant about these types of appliances? While you think it over, we'll leave you with a video that explains how to use them to save energy at home.
We love it when customers use our products in a creative way. Why not try to do something new with them yourself? But do remember, any modifications or changes that you make to IKEA products will prevent them from being resold or used for their original use, thus invalidating IKEA product warranties and your right to return.
