THE HEAT IS ON
A good oven is possibly the most expensive appliance you will have in your home. They should last for years, so it’s worth spending time to look at all the options, whether it is for an existing kitchen or as part of a renovation.
Technology has brought all sorts of advances into cooking. The humble microwave has been supplanted by the steam oven, often combined with a convection oven for a dual-purpose appliance. When a microwave is part of a new kitchen, it tends to be a combination unit as well. Warming drawers are popular, too.
The major choice is between a freestanding cooker or a built-in option. Both have similar functions – it depends on your kitchen, how it is configured
