10 Kitchen Appliances Every New Home Actually Needs

Half the wedding-gift appliances end up in storage. These ten don't.

Mixer-grinder — A reliable 750W unit handles 90% of Indian cooking.

Induction cooktop — Faster, safer, and cleaner than gas for small kitchens.

Pressure cooker — Stainless steel, 5L. Skip aluminum.

Microwave — Convection model so it doubles as an oven.

Refrigerator — Frost-free, 250L+ for a couple, 350L+ for a family.

Electric kettle — 1.5L double-walled. Saves stovetop time.

Toaster — Pop-up four-slice if you bake bread; otherwise skip.

Hand blender — Replaces a food processor for soups, smoothies, dals.

Air fryer — Yes, really. Uses 80% less oil and reheats well.

Water purifier — RO + UV combo if your TDS is above 300.

Skip These

Bread makers (you won't use it after month two)

Single-purpose juicers (a hand blender does the job)

Espresso machines under ₹15,000 (they fail by year three)