Swedish design company Aarke aimed to bring a sense of refinement to countertop sparkling water makers with the Carbonator 3, a minimalist kitchen gadget that pays homage to Italian espresso machines. More
German tech company Open Funk has developed a more sustainable version of a food processor, which is repairable, upgradable and compatible with glass jars that people already have in their homes. More
Dezeen Showroom: German brand Gaggenau has presented a variety of appliances from its 400 series on Dezeen Showroom, including an oven that cooks with steam. More
Dezeen Showroom: promising quiet and effective removal of cooking smells, Gaggenau's Vario downdraft ventilation sits flush with the cooktop. More
Dezeen Showroom: designed to create a strong architectural statement, Gaggenau's Vario wine climate cabinet offers a sophisticated way to protect wine from all the disturbances of the outside world. More
Dezeen Showroom: kitchen brand Gaggenau's flex induction cooktop is designed to seamlessly integrate into kitchens and has built-in ventilation. More
Dezeen Showroom: part of Gaggenau's 400 series, the culinary warming drawer is capable of functions as diverse as heating plates, proofing dough and slow cooking, according to the kitchen brand. More
Dezeen Showroom: self-cleaning, accurate temperature controls and chef assistance are part of the package with the combi-steam oven, from the 400 series by kitchen brand Gaggenau. More
Dezeen has teamed up with Neff to commission London studio Emil Eve Architects to design a small contemporary kitchen using the German brand's space-saving appliances, including an oven with a fully retractable oven door. More
Dezeen Showroom: New Zealand based appliance brand Fisher & Paykel has released a range of minimalist touch screen ovens, designed to improve the home cooking experience. More
Dezeen Showroom: Fisher & Paykel has expanded its line of luxury wine storage units with the Integrated Column Wine Cabinet, designed to fit seamlessly into any kitchen. More
Dezeen Showroom: designed to sit flush with kitchen cabinetry, Fisher & Paykel's latest refrigerator features flat French doors with recessed handles and the option of a matt black finish. More
Hungarian design brand Sekhina has made a series of light switches and plug sockets from concrete as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to plastic. More
Heatworks has created a countertop, app-controlled dishwasher for small homes, which can also be used to steam seafood and sanitise baby products. More
A washing machine that folds away clean clothes, a voice-responsive mobile fridge and a smart sake cooler that recommends meal pairings for your chosen bottle are among the concepts showcased by Panasonic at consumer electronics fair IFA in Berlin. More
In response to increasing electrical waste, design graduate Kasey Hou has developed a flat-pack toaster that can be easily repaired if it breaks down. More
IKEA has introduced smart functionality into its new Trådfri lighting range, as it takes its first major step into the Internet of Things. More
This installation at London's Design Museum strips household appliances back to their basics to make operation easier for an ageing population. More
Graduate shows 2016: Royal College of Art graduate Keren Hu has created a smaller, quieter and faster kettle that's designed specifically for use outside of the kitchen (+ slideshow). More
Graduate shows 2016: a toaster that sneezes out bread crumbs and a vacuum cleaner that poos when it's full are among a range of "cute" products created by Royal College of Art graduate Hyerim Shin (+ movie). More
