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)