If you buy one thing…

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Whether you fancy an instant update for the kitchen this month or are looking for ways to complement a brand new kitchen design, we’ve picked a selection of products that will enhance your space, both practically and aesthetically. So, if you buy one thing, take your pick from these fabulous new launches…

1 SALTER’S NEW BOSTON COLLECTION

From classic to contemporary kitchens, Salter’s new Boston collection of small appliances and countertop accessories combines sleek modern design with an ice-white shimmer finish and silver accents. This co-ordinated collection includes a Kettle, Toaster, Stand Mixer, Bread Bin, Hand Blender, Canisters, Food Processor, Scales and Hand Mixer.

The 1.7L Kettle for instance combines rapid boiling with a 360˚ swivel base, removable limescale filter and boil-dry sensor. The 4-Slice Toaster has six browning levels, wide slots and removable crumb tray while the Stand Mixer beats, kneads and whisks with eight speed settings, pulse function and large 5L capacity.

2 VAX LAUNCHES NEW HOMEPRO CORDLESS VACUUM RANGE

For powerful and easy whole home cleaning, the new HomePro cordless vacuum range from VAX is suitable for all floor types with high suction power and easy-to-use features. There are four models to choose from, each combining a range of features including the new VAX HairWrap Resist, which prevents long, short and pet hair from getting tangled in the brush roll.

We also love the new FlexiClean technology that allows you to simply unlock the pole so that it bends easily to reach under and around furniture. Added benefits are its easy, mess-free innovative bin design, boost mode, 45-minute runtime on a single charge, two-stage filtration that captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens, lightweight design, integrated LEDs and a handheld mode with a variety of accessories for carpets, stairs, curtains, cars and more.

3 SAMSUNG UNVEILS NEXT-GEN SMART REFRIGERATORS

Following the Screens Everywhere vision from CES 2025, Samsung is introducing an expanded line-up of innovative refrigerators this June, including 4-Door, 4-Door French Door and Side-by-Side models with upgraded 9-inch AI Home screens, 21.5-inch Family Hub screens and enhanced AI Vision Inside capabilities.

The 4-Door and 4-Door French Door models include AI-powered food identification, streamlining meal planning and ensuring a more intuitive kitchen experience, while the Side-by-Side refrigerators offer flexible screen options for a more customised user experience.

The upgraded AI Vision Inside adds four more food items to the list it can recognise, now totaling 37. Based on the improved food list, the screen will provide tailored recipe recommendations and meal planning, making home cooking more seamless and personalised. The screens also enhance smart home connectivity, making the refrigerator a central hub capable of controlling connected appliances throughout the entire home.

4 BUBBLES WITHOUT THE BOTHER FROM CO2 YOU

CO2 YOU has launched The Bubbla, a new home carbonation system that delivers bubbles without the bother for sparkling water whenever you want it, with no single-use plastic waste.

With demand for bubbles at home on the rise, CO2 YOU is on a mission to make sparkling water accessible to all. Since launching in 2021, the company supplies over 16,000 customers across the UK with its one-of-a-kind refill service, delivering gas cylinders to homes with water taps and carbonators.

Now, CO2 YOU has its very own machine, which combines expert engineering with a trusted gas subscription service to make it easier and more cost effective to enjoy sparkling water on tap.

CO2 YOU’s range of cylinders are also compatible with a wide range of other systems including Sodastream, Aarke and Quooker, so you’ll never have to worry about running out of gas or finding somewhere to return your empties.

5 KARNDEAN’S RIGID CORE LVT FLOORING IS PERFECT FOR A WEEKEND PROJECT

If your perfect kitchen is being let down by your less-than-perfect floor, make a new floor your next project. It will completely lift your space, especially if you go for a click-lock rigid core product such as Karndean’s Knight Tile Rigid Core range, shown below in Dove Grey Concrete.

DIY-friendly, it’s easy to install as the boards simply snap together so no glue, nails or stress required. It can usually be laid straight over existing hard floors such as tiles or concrete without screeding or heavy prep and is water-resistant, durable, comfy and quiet underfoot thanks to its built-in acoustic layer as well as easy to clean.

You can even colour-match scotias (a small, curved trim to cover the expansion gap around the edge of your room) so it fits neatly between floor and skirting.

Use the online floor visualiser Floorstyle to see how different styles work with your kitchen and order samples to see the flooring up close.

6 BLANCO REVEALS NEW APP-CONTROLLED TAP

Most people who have an instant boiling water tap say they could never go back to waiting for a kettle to boil. Now Blanco has taken the humble tap even further with its new Choice Icona Instant Boiling Hot Water Pull-Out Swivel Spout Single Lever Kitchen Tap.

This little beauty gives you the choice of filtered water that can be chilled, sparkling (still, medium, classic) or boiling hot as well as standard cold and warm.

In stainless steel, dark steel, matt black or satin gold, it also comes with an app that enables you to personalise your water with your favourite settings for the type of water, exact amount and temperature.

7 WE’RE IN LOVE WITH CHERRY RED

And last but not least, make instant impact in your kitchen with a few Cherry Red accessories dotted around. Our favourites are from Bodum and Dexam.

Bodum’s Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter goes perfectly with its matching Bread Box and Electric Coffee Grinder while the Chasseur Round Casserole from Dexam is ideal for a vibrant tablescape.

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About Hayley Gilbert

Hayley Gilbert is a freelance interiors journalist with 20 years’ experience in the industry. Specialising in all things kitchens, Hayley has contributed to a wide range of consumer titles such as Beautiful Kitchens, EKBB, KBB, Grand Designs, House Beautiful and Ideal Home, as well as national newspapers including The Sunday Times.... @HaylGilbert / hayleygilbertblog.wordpress.com

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