Luxury Kitchens

The best induction ranges of 2026, from the Samsung Bespoke and Café CHS900P2MS1 to value picks from GE Profile and Frigidaire, plus 36-inch, double-oven and cookware advice.

The best drip coffee makers of 2026, led by the Technivorm Moccamaster, with the OXO Brew 8-Cup, Breville Precision Brewer, Fellow Aiden and Zojirushi picks, plus SCA certification explained.

The best coffee grinders of 2026, led by the Baratza Encore ESP and Fellow Ode Gen 2, with espresso upgrades like the Niche Zero and 1Zpresso DF54 and advice on burrs, retention and noise.

The best toasters of 2026, from the Breville Bit More and Die-Cast Smart Toaster to Smeg’s design icon, plus the inexpensive Cuisinart Wirecutter rates as its top pick.

Vitamix vs Blendtec: how the two high-end blender brands compare on smoothies, soups, nut butter, ice, controls, cleaning and warranty, based on Serious Eats and America’s Test Kitchen.

The best countertop ovens of 2026, from the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro to Cuisinart, Cosori and Panasonic, with capacity, warranty and recall notes from expert testing.

The best nugget ice makers for home in 2026, led by the GE Profile Opal 2.0, plus the best bullet and clear ice countertop machines, with capacity, size and upkeep notes.

Is a Breville espresso machine worth it? What Serious Eats, TechGearLab and Business Insider found, what it really costs, when to skip it, and which Breville to buy.

All-Clad vs Made In stainless cookware compared from Serious Eats, America’s Test Kitchen and Prudent Reviews testing: construction, heating, handles, lids, price and durability.

Breville vs De’Longhi espresso machines compared from Serious Eats, Food & Wine and TechGearLab testing: Bambino Plus, Barista Express Impress, PrimaDonna Aromatic, Dedica and Stilosa.

The best wine decanters of 2026, from Food & Wine and Serious Eats testing: Riedel Wine Friendly, Riedel Cabernet, Spiegelau, Josephinenhütte, Zalto and more, plus how to decant.

Is Le Creuset worth the money? We compare its weight, enamel, warranty and price with Staub and cheaper Dutch ovens, and explain which piece to buy and when.

The best luxury knife sets of 2026: Zwilling Pro, Wüsthof Classic, Shun Classic, Misen and Global, with German vs Japanese advice and which knives you really need.

The best luxury stand mixers of 2026: Ankarsrum Assistent, KitchenAid 7-Quart Bowl-Lift, Artisan Plus, Kenwood Patissier XL and more, matched to how you bake.

Le Creuset vs Staub Dutch ovens compared: interior enamel, self-basting lids, weight, handles, colors and price, using side-by-side test results.

The best luxury cookware sets of 2026, compared: All-Clad D3, Made In, Fissler, Hestan, Le Creuset and Mauviel copper, with which pieces you’ll actually use.

The best luxury espresso machines of 2026 compared: Breville Oracle Jet, La Marzocco Linea Micra, Rancilio Silvia Pro X, Lelit Mara X and more, by how you brew.