10 Essential Home Appliances this 2023

Are you in the market for furnishing your very own house and lot in the Philippines this 2023? Finding out which modern appliances should you buy may be a struggle for some, especially if it's your first time. But don't worry, Lumina Homes compiled the top ten appliances you should buy as an investment for your home this 2023.

Factors to Consider in Buying Your Big and Small Appliances

There are lots to consider before buying anything you know will make or break the concept of your forever home. But aside from being functional, versatile, or just stylish, you need to also consider practical factors for the devices you will have in your forever home. In no particular order, here are some factors you should bear in mind for your appliances.

Smart Features

With technology applied in almost everything, here is a unique feature you could consider for your appliance. If you want to have user-friendly equipment without worrying too much about control, then consider buying an appliance that features wi-fi connectivity. When an appliance is connected online, you can have a handy remote to control the said appliance using your smartphone. You can even pair and enable a voice assistant app powered by artificial intelligence.

For example, there are different kinds of types of doorbells. Instead of just alerting homeowners if there is a visitor in front of your home, you can now have a smart doorbell where there are camera and microphone installation so you have a better view and security for your house, 24/7.

Efficiency

Another feature your home appliance should have is efficiency. It's not just maximizing the function of a specific machine when you operate it, but there's also an aspect called being energy-efficient. With rising electricity costs and the occasional power outage, being energy-efficient can allow you to benefit from the different settings of an energy-efficient appliance without worrying too much about incurring too much energy. Some of them can be the cool and warm temperature setting, central air control, and air quality settings from a space heater or nest thermostat. Consuming less energy can work wonders for your electricity bill, hence you spend less on utilities as well.

Price

Even if you have deep pockets, it's not a bad idea to save money, especially when buying an appliance. Always check for the best buy in your appliances. Would you always go for high-end products, or would you go for an appliance that is durable at a reasonable price? Consider going for smaller options of appliances, as well.

Whatever your decision may be, it pays to know that you have a budget in mind while you're shopping so you can spend your hard-earned money on other things. Who knows with technology rapidly improving, you may need to have room for an upgrade later on.

Convenience

Before you purchase appliances, this factor must be one of your top picks to consider. Will this specific appliance make your life easier? Determine which gadgets best suit you and your family. Check out whether a unit is essential for use on a daily basis. Will it get the complete job done?

For example, instead of buying a separate washer and dryer appliance for your clothes, why not consider buying one with better performance for both functionalities?

Another example when you start thinking about convenient gadgets is their size. Are the appliances compact enough to fit a small kitchen, or will they be too crowded on your counter space? Will it be hard cleaning it? If it does not complete nor improve your cooking experience when you prepare your favorite foods, then you should think twice before you purchase let alone, install it.

Kitchen Appliances You Need To Improve Your Cooking Process

Let's admit it, most of the appliances we need to fill up our affordable house and lot will be used for cooking tasks or be used to improve our cooking techniques. Collectively called food processors, these different types of kitchen tools have one goal in mind--to help us serve awesome food cooked from our homes. They come in handy when we prepare and produce a well-loved recipe by kids, parents, and the whole family! Here are the ten kitchen appliances your kitchen should have!

1. Rice cooker

   We can't help that rice is an important aspect of Filipino food. No meal is complete without cooking rice, at least for most of us. But who here has experienced burning the rice, whether intentionally or otherwise? Well, there's no need to worry, because a rice cooker is an essential kitchen appliance so it won't happen anymore. Most rice cookers are designed to make the cooking process easier. Just scoop enough rice to feed your family, wash the rice thrice, put water to match the rice. Don't forget to toggle the lever and let it cook, otherwise, it's not burnt rice you'll get, but a raw one.

    

2. Coffee maker

   Top of the morning! That's the order of priority for coffee for everyone, or at the least, adults, to make it through each day. If you're tired of instant coffee, then try getting your own coffee maker so you can sip a fresh batch of coffee when you wake up. You can try the basic coffee maker where you scoop up ground coffee fresh from Batangas or Benguet and let the brew drip then let the coffee drip to the pot, and make your own latte art or you try the automatic coffee maker where you just need to pop a pod, wait for a few minutes, and et voila--coffee.

    

3. Toaster Oven
   
   

   If you prefer crisp and hot toast in the morning, then toaster ovens are for you. However this food processor isn't exclusive to breakfast, you can even try baking simple bread recipes for merienda, or even a midnight snack. Often made in stainless steel, a toaster oven can fry bacon, make a pizza, and even roast a chicken! So, if you prefer preparing that food minus the hassle of buying an entire oven, get an oven toaster.

    

4. Slow Cooker

   Have you ever tasted roast beef where the meat is tender and almost melts in your mouth? How about chicken where the taste is so rich and really appetizing? This can only be achieved when your meals undergo the cooking process from a slow cooker. From the name itself, it allows you to make flavors come out from the pan as it undergoes slow, even, and thorough heating and cooking. You can eat a four-course meal similar to restaurants when you consider a slow cooker part of your kitchen essentials.

    

5. Electric kettles

   Why wait for the pot to boil on top of your gas range? The electric kettle comes to the rescue, to save you time in sipping precious coffee or tea, whenever you need to. It's also among the essentials you can buy first from all the other appliances as they typically cost less than most appliances.

    

6. Air fryer

   This trending electric appliance has all the convenience of preparing fried foods minus the hassle of frying in a pan. Typically, round and can be readily bought in an online store, an air fryer is said to be one of those kitchen tools that appeal to those who want to have a healthier way to fry their food.
   
   

7. Refrigerator

   Part of kitchen essentials in any home is food storage. With the refrigerator, you can prolong the life of your groceries and fresh food such as vegetables and fruits. Likewise, you can store frozen meats in the freezer and eggs on the refrigerator door.

    

8. Microwave

   If there is a small appliance you can consider a kitchen necessity, it's the microwave. You have more control over how you prepare your food, and you can have various forms of creating food, such as bake pastries, heat stews, soups, and other dishes. You can even hear a sound play when your food is done.
   
   

9. Dishwasher

   If you've ever heard the term "dishwasher-safe" then this is for you. After all the prep you went through to eat meals, this comes as a challenge to almost everyone--washing the dishes! Hence, as an alternative, some homeowners buy a dishwasher. Although it does not come cheap, most users find it energy efficient, as it uses less water but can still wash cups, plates, and even pots without a scratch
   
   

10. Electric stove

    If you're searching for a portable way for your cooking process, then the electric stove is the answer. With this, you can cook the same meals as a gas range minus the gas tank, or a sophisticated setup. You just need to plug it in, program it to your desired settings, and start the cooking process! Most starting families and newly-wed couples invest in these kinds of kitchen appliances for it serves their function readily. However, you need to be careful in choosing brands and if possible, get a unit tested before you purchase it to avoid any problems while using them.

Other Small Appliances You Can Consider

With the top picks already presented, we also added other small appliances you can check out. These may not be kitchen essentials, but they are sure to be a fun part of any kitchen!

1. Ice cream maker

2. Instant pot

3. Stand mixer

4. Blender

5. Vacuum

Ultimately, not all kitchen appliances are essential. But what makes a house a home is how we choose to live in it. However, don't you think it is wise to invest in an affordable house and lot for sale before you get quality appliances? This way, your appliances won't get stuck getting lifted from one rental to another, but instead, getting taken care of in a forever home. Want to focus on getting your own? Our accredited sellers are ready to help you with that! Get in touch with us today.