DeLonghi goes retro with Maestria espresso makers. Both, platinum finished Gran Maestria and cream coloured Maestria are designed to work with Nespresso capsules system and combine Italian craftsmanship and advanced technology for the best espresso and cappuccino varieties.

DeLonghi Gran Maestria and Maestria espresso makers feature 19 bar pump pressure, adjustable brewing control, thermoblock heating element, full aluminium body, removable 1.4 litre water tank, fast heat-up time, automatic ejection of used capsules, removable capsule container, programmable automatic shut off and on/off switch. The Maestria capsule coffee machine comes with stainless steel steam arm for manual frothing.

DeLonghi Gran Maestria is equipped with Aeroccino milk frother, helping you obtain the perfect textured beverage, thanks to an optimised pouring spout and 4 settings – cold milk, hot milk, stiff hot froth and velvety hot froth. In addition, Gran Maestria comes with automatic cup warmer. Prices for Maestria and Gran Maestria espresso makers from DeLonghi are €400 and €550 respectively.

Sure it looks good but can the Retrowave microwave also make food? Yes it can. For $600 you can get a modern looking microwave that makes your cold plates hot, and your cool soup piping. The retro design is easy on the eyes, and the food it produces will have varying effects on your stomach.

We do like the Popular Science meets kitchen of the 50s and we think you’ll enjoy the little feet that make it appear to hover on your countertops.

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If you are not the smoothie, icy drink type, you can get a less powerful machine. Otherwise you’ll want one that has 450 to 600 watts of power. The less powerful models are intended for milkshakes, pancake batter and pureeing soups.

Here are some features to consider:

Container: Glass is easier to clean, it won’t stain and because it is heavy, it’s stable. If you prefer plastic, look for polycarbonate, it’s very durable.

Capacity: Most containers hold at least 40 ounces, but you can find some that hold up to 56 ounces.

Blade: Generally, a blade with more arms will blend better. A removable blade is easier to clean than a fixed one.

Number of Settings: Most models have between 3 and 12 settings. (sometimes called speeds) More does not necessarily mean better quality. It’s more a matter of what you need. A pulse feature will allow you [...]

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How cool would it be to have these aliens invade your dinner plate with some salt and pepper? For us here at the retro loving Kitchen Contraptions – very cool. Inspired by 80′s space invader arcade games, each set comes with one black and one white piece. The Retro Arcade Salt and Pepper Shakers are available for preorder from PerpetualKid for $14.99.

Via Chip Chick at Perpetual Kid

We really like dual purpose kitchen gadgets, and this toaster meets tune box is pretty amazing. With stylish retro looks, and a classic 2 slice capacity the Breville Radio Toaster even has variable browning control. It even has variable width bread slots for thick and thin slices of bread. The radio side has both the standard radio features, but also has an input for your MP3 player too.

Other features include:

Radio Features:

Via Random Good Stuff at Breville Radio Toaster at Firebox.com

The robust retro styled Artisan KitchenAid coffee machine features smooth rounded design, durable die-cast metal construction, separate brewing and frothing boilers, large surface for simultaneous brewing and frothing, and delivers constant temperature for optimal brewing of the highest quality Italian espresso. KitchenAid equipped this coffee machine with professional filter holder which is able to accommodate two interchangeable stainless steel baskets. You can brew ground coffee and paper pods.

The coffee machine produces abundant dry steam with a constant temperature for a rich creamy cappuccino. Other features include large espresso and steam gauges that clearly show boilers status, non-drip system with solenoid valves, sliding water tank, cup warmer and convenient storage for warming up to 6 espresso cups. The easy to clean KitchenAid coffee machine provides consistent performance with no delay between brewing and frothing, and comes in four rich finishes – Empire Red, Almond Cream, Chrome and Onyx Black. Price is around £600.

With retro-kitsch and vintage trends making a return to the interiors world and TV shows such as Mad Men taking the nation by storm, home appliance brand New World has created the ultimate home appliance for retro style lovers – a pistachio coloured high level grill.

The pistachio retro model has been created to mark the launch of New World new electric 50 and 55cm high level grill cookers. The unveiling comes as new customer research by New World reveals that retro styling could be making a return, with 39 percent of those surveyed saying they prefer a more traditional look to their appliances and 18 percent choosing a retro or vintage theme for their ultimate kitchen. In addition, nearly three quarters of people, 69.6 percent believe the cooker is now a key factor in creating a look or a theme in the kitchen.

Jon Brennan, Commercial Manager for New World, said, “High level grill appliances continue to be a popular choice due to their retro charm and ease of accessibility. They are a uniquely British product and we are one of the only manufacturers still producing them, but these products still have [...]

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We love this retro-style, brushed stainless-steel finish coffeemaker that brews 12 5-ounce cups. We’ve had one for quite some time as our backup larger coffee maker when we have dinner parties. It features a 24-hour clock/timer for wake-up coffee, and a brew-pause if you need a coffee fix before the brewing is done. Other features include a charcoal water filter; decalcification indicator; heat-adjustable warming plate, and it also has a 3-year warranty against defects.

At Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker

Smeg adds to the look with its  free-standing washing machine sink combo.

Washing Machine:

The washer is available in pink or blue, the only catch is that these are still sold only in Europe!  We’ll have to wait…

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Gorenje popular vintage refrigerators are now available in new colors and offer latest technology, user-friendly solutions, and economic operation. Coming in three styles, Chic, Vintage or Funky, both the RB 6288 single-door retro refrigerators and the RK 62358 bottom mount fridge freezers now belong to the economic ‘A+’ energy class, while the RF 62308 top mount models boast the ‘A++’ rating. Apart from excellent thermal insulation, all retro fridges also feature improved door sealing, as well as state-of-the-art cooling system components and refrigeration electronics, all of which are designed to minimise energy consumption.

The modern Gorenje retro refrigerators can be electronically controlled via LED screen. In addition to the basic functionality, they also offer the FastFreeze function for intensive freezing and the SuperCool function for cooling fresh food after a major shopping trip. A special signal LED and a sound alarm will warn you if the temperature inside rises too high.

The versatile interior and innovative convenient solutions enable optimum use of the storage volume in the new generation of Gorenje retro refrigerators, and several new functions preserve and [...]

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