I’m over black coffee machines – De’Longhi just dropped its newest bean-to-cup machine in this summer’s prettiest kitchen appliance colour

by Furnishly | Jul 16, 2026 | Design Inspiration

De’Longhi, the Italian coffee machine brand behind so many well-loved machines, have unveiled a more compact and affordable version of one of its bean-to-cup bestsellers – the Rivelia.

The brand new Rivelia Start, which is available now from De’Longhi for £599.99, is a very enticing prospect to me as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor. Until today, I thought that its more expensive counterpart was the best bean-to-cup machine for most people after our 5 star review. But somehow, this slimmed-down model looks to have even more going for it and might just knock it off its perch. Not to mention it’s available in a gorgeous green colour, which is one of the prettiest kitchen appliance colourways I’ve seen this summer.

Here’s how the new machine compares to its predecessor and why it’s the dream machine for small kitchens.

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Let’s go back to basics and dig into why was the OG Rivelia such a hit. As stated in our expert Home Economist’s review back in 2024 it’s a coffee machine with a lot going for it. Helen, our revieiwer, described it as ‘quite possibly the best designed, nicest looking, and best performing automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine I’ve ever reviewed’ – and she’s tested plenty for us since 2022.

One of the most loved features was the dual bean hopper design. That means you can switch easily between two blends or levels of caffeine. If you enjoy a decaf in the afternoons, it’s a great thing to have. Even though the Rivelia Start cost £100 less, it’s retained this standout feature.

The milk frothing system, made possible by the LatteCrema Hot attachment (which is included) that makes such delectable hot drinks with the Rivelia is present within the Start too. There are 10 café-quality drinks on offer, ‘from a velvety Flat White to a classic Espresso’ according to De’Longhi along with the ability to ‘enjoy standard-setting hot and cold creations back-to-back’.

If you want to enjoy cold drinks, like I did when I tested the phenomenal Eletta Ultra, you’ll have to invest in De’Longhi’s LatteCrema Cool Tech system separately. This will set you back £99.99 via the brand’s website. If you’re an iced latte lover, I would say this is well worth it as it provides you with a huge upgrade over just adding cold milk to your coffee. It cold froths milk perfectly so you can enjoy proper iced cappuccinos all day long and serve them up to guests.

There’s also a Cold Brew setting, which will be welcome news for those who love the taste of this smooth chilled coffee drink and a treat in the ongoing heatwaves.

Compared to the Rivelia, the Start has a pared-down user interface. Rather than an interactive touchscreen, it has a panel featuring touch-sensitive illustrated buttons of each type of drink available. For most, this probably won’t be much of a factor – especially with the benefit of saving £100.

For me, the colours available with the Rivelia Start are a huge draw. Two shades are available so far, the Jade Green and Umber Brown, with more to follow in the full line-up in September.

If you’re looking for a do-it-all bean-to-cup machine that will totally wow your guests, the Rivelia Start is a phenomenal value option for this price. Within a few touches of the machine’s interface, you can have a café-worthy coffee in front of you every morning. What’s not to like?!

Ninja quietly dropped a new version of the AutoBarista coffee machine that’s £100 cheaper – this is why it’s much more affordable

by Furnishly | Jun 11, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Ninja‘s shiny new coffee machine, the AutoBarista Pro, was only released at the end of last month but I’ve already spotted a version that’s cheaper by £100 and available to buy now (via Ninja for £799.99).

This pared-back version of Ninja’s super-automatic bean to cup coffee machine has a few differences from the original which I wrote about in detail in my preview. But there’s one that’ll disappoint decaf fans in particular: the two bean-hopper system (which is one of my favourite features of the £899.99 machine) is missing, as well as a few different drinks and milk frothing options.

Here’s a look at the key differences so you can work out which one best suits your morning brew routine.

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With an £100 price difference, I predict that there will be plenty of people interested in the standard version of the AutoBarista over the professional, but it’s worth weighing up whether the features you lose are ones you might want in the future.

Let’s start with what I see as the most important difference: the lack of interchangeable bean hopper system with the standard version.

The ability to swap between different types of coffee, including to decaf beans in the afternoon, is something that you can usually only get with much more expensive machines. It’s excellent for making the most of your coffee machine without over-caffeinating or for those with partners or family members that have different coffee tastes. With two hoppers you could have one darker and one lighter roast on the go at the same time for those who want to switch between the two.

The other reason that the standard machine is more affordable is because it has a slightly diminished menu of drinks. There are 10 options available when brewing coffee: Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte, Filter Coffee, Cold Brew, Cold-Pressed, Over Ice, and Hot Water.

You’ll find those same drinks with the pro version alongside three more for your money: Cortado, Café Crema, and Lungo. And the ability to pull two shots of espresso at the same time – great for busy mornings if there’s two of you using the same machine.

The automatic milk frother, which I think is the best feature on Ninja’s Luxe Café machine too after trying it, is slightly altered in terms of programs between these two machines. While the standard machine offers 4 presets (Steamed Milk, Thin Froth, Thick Froth, and Cold Foam), the pro version has the same and more with the addition of Extra-Thick Froth too.

For the £100 price difference, it’s definitely worth thinking about whether these differences would have an impact on the drinks you’d be making every day. If you’d be sticking to a flat white for most of the time, then you could save yourself a substantial chunk off your shiny new machine.

Or if this impressively kitted out new machine is out of the bounds of what you’re looking to spend, then I’ve included some alternative highly-rated options below that you can consider instead.

Ninja just launched a mini-version of its sellout Luxe Café coffee machine at its lowest price point ever – this is everything you need to know

by Furnishly | Jun 10, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Ninja has unveiled a brand new bean-to-cup coffee machine with a pricetag under £500 for the first time: the Luxe Café Mini Plus Espresso Machine (available for £499.99 via Ninja now).

This is the latest machine to join the ranks of Ninja’s excellently regarded bean-to-cup coffee machine range. First came the sellout success of the Ninja Luxe Café (which I awarded five stars to in my review), followed by the even more capable Luxe Café Pro series.

Then, just last month, there was the hugely popular drop of the brand’s first super-automatic machine – the Ninja AutoBarista Pro – which I’ve been trying (and loving in my kitchen).

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Despite all of that success, there’s undoubtedly been a gap in Ninja’s range ready to be filled by a more affordable option. That’s where this much more compact and affordable machine is bound to be a total winner. Here’s how it compares to the rest of the sellout machines.

It may have ‘mini’ in the name but how compact is it really for small kitchens? The short answer is that it’s 30% smaller than the Ninja Luxe Café Pro, which is certainly a bulky machine, and measures up at 34.11cm high, 30.91cm wide and 26cm in length.

Situated next to the Luxe Café in the promotional images, it’s clear to see that this should be the Ninja coffee machine of choice for anyone who has been put off from the range thus far because of the bulky machine sizes.

Whilst having a much smaller footprint (and price tag), it seems there’s been no skimping on quality features with the Mini from a first glance. Its control panel looks extremely in-depth despite its smaller size and the machine still boasts the Barista Assist Technology that I loved in my reviews of the OG Luxe Café. With this tech even beginners will find it exceptionally easy to get into pulling espresso shots that are finely tuned to their coffee tastes.

And crucially, this machine is still kitted out with an automatic milk frother too for the price, which makes it a brilliant buy for its price tag. As Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, I trawl through press releases about new coffee machines everyday and it is very rare to get all of the features built into this machine for a sub £500 sum.

As a latte lover, the automatic milk frother is my favourite thing about every Ninja coffee machine I’ve tried – it makes wowing your guests with latte art or a perfect flat white so easy. And vegans haven’t been left out of the equation either as this Mini machine is equipped for plant milk too. In my experience I’ve found steaming oat milk with the Luxe Café as seamless as with dairy.

Given the breadth of features packed into this slimmed down machine for under £500, I predict that this is going to be Ninja’s most popular coffee offering for a long while. So if you like the look of this compact coffee maker, I’d snap it up fast!

Ninja just dropped a new automatic bean-to-cup coffee machine –I just unboxed it to see the major comparisons between this and the sellout Luxe Café

by Furnishly | May 27, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Ninja just dropped a brand new automatic coffee machine, the Ninja AutoBarista Pro Coffee Machine (available now for £899.99 via Ninja) and I predict that this is going to be as big a hit (if not a bigger one) than the brand’s sellout Luxe Café machine.

In what seems to be a bid to capture the entire bean-to-cup coffee machine market, Ninja has unveiled an automatic model for the first time – a departure from the brand’s existing range.

As Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor I was lucky enough to be one of the first people to receive and unbox this machine and so far, I’ve been absolutely wowed by the features packed in for the price tag. Here’s everything that’s new with this impressive new release as well as the difference between this and the Luxe Café and the Luxe Café Pro (both of which I awarded 5 stars to in my previous reviews).

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1. It’s packed full of automatic features

If you’ve considered buying the Luxe Café before (which is a semi-manual machine) but were put off by having to pull your own espresso shots, this the machine for you.

The AutoBarista Pro has a very capable touchscreen from which you can choose 13 different one-touch drinks. Whenever you want a coffee all you’ll need to do is select your drink from the screen and pop milk into the jug to be frothed. From there, the machine will set the grind, brew and froth settings.

I think this more hands-off approach will be a huge hit with those looking for a bean-to-cup machine that’s more like versions from competitors like De’Longhi and Philips. After recently testing out the De’Longhi Eletta Explore, I can totally see the appeal in these more laidback machines.

With the AutoBarista Pro once your coffee has brewed and your milk has frothed all there’s left to do is pour it over your coffee, meaning there’s still a chance to improve your latte art at home!

2. It features two interchangable bean hoppers

When I was unboxing this machine I was very excited and impressed by the swappable bean hoppers included in the box. The ability to swap out two different types of beans (perhaps to switch to decaf in the afternoons or to meet different coffee tastes in one household) is something usually reserved for much more expensive machines – if it’s even included at all.

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I think the fact that it’s built-in to this machine is a huge plus. After a preliminary try, I found the process to unscrew the hopper very easy which will be encouraging for anyone looking for a double hopper system.

This is one feature I’m very excited to try out for decaf coffees in the afternoon!

3. Personalised user programs

Dedicated user profiles is something that I am always into when I test automatic bean-to-cup machines, as it makes rushing out of the door with a coffee so much easier when you have your preferences saved.

It’s just one of the big upgrades with this machine as opposed to the more pared-back screen on the Luxe Café. When initially turning it on, I noticed it had a very swish opening sequence, with the coffee icons appearing one by one, as well as full colour on the screen.

The number of coffee profiles is limited to just 2, but I’m intrigued to get stuck in and see how easy they are to program and use day-to-day.

This is just a small snapshot of everything I’ve noticed so far as I unbox and get to grips with this machine – not even touching on the easy cleaning features (which sound so useful) as well as the huge range of drinks available including cold brew.

I’ll be testing this machine as soon as I can to let you know exactly how it performs in my kitchen but I have to say, I’m thoroughly impressed from my first look.