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Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new range – it’s the ultimate chic neutral

Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new range – it’s the ultimate chic neutral

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Ninja‘s most stylish colourway, Stone Gold, is having a serious moment right now with the extension of the sellout colour across a huge range of bestselling products. From the Swirl to compact, small-kitchen friendly best Ninja air fryers, the kitchen giant has really outdone itself with this effortlessly luxurious shade.

First released this time last year, this gorgeous neutral shade went seriously viral on TikTok. I was watching out for more stock of the Ninja Dual Zone in this exact colour for months and months until it finally reappeared in October.

If you were one of the lucky few who picked up that stylish colour way back then, or if you just love the look of the range now, then you can finally shop Ninja’s other bestsellers in it too, including brand new products thanks to these exclusives that debuted just for Amazon Prime Day. Here’s a look at what’s available.

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Since working on Ideal Home, I’ve seen Ninja release many special-edition colours to coincide with Prime Day and Black Friday. The most memorable include the range with copper accents which is now a permanent fixture on Amazon due to its popularity.

There’s even more colour choice on offer for Ninja’s most fun kitchen buys – notably the Slushi and the Creami, which got a pastel make over last year as well as two-tone options inspired by frozen drinks and desserts.

Ninja Stone Gold Colourway

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It’s not clear yet whether this beige colour will become a permanent addition to Ninja’s colourway line up or whether it’s only available during Amazon‘s sales events so if this is the shade for you, I’d recommend snapping it up fast!

Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new range – it’s the ultimate chic neutral

Costco just slashed the price of the Ninja Swirl and Slushi in time for the heatwave – I predict a sellout on these viral fan favourites

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Design Inspiration

If you’re planning on entertaining in the summer heat, then you might be wondering how you can incorporate some kind of cooling drink or dessert into your hosting plans. Right now at Costco, you can buy two Ninja bestsellers that would make it a lot easier: the Slushi (for £219.99, down from £299.99) and the Creami Swirl & Scoop (also £219.99, down from £349.99).

I’ve reviewed both of these viral buys, and I can confirm that they add such a fun element to having people over for drinks or dinner, with the chance for your guests to pour their own frozen drinks or create their own sweet treats for dessert.

Here’s how you can get your hands on these products for these super low prices, as well as alternative places to shop if you don’t want to sign up for a Costco membership.

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I’ve seen plenty of Costco deals floating around online but I’ve never had one make me want to invest in a membership as much as these super-low Ninja prices. So I did some investigating into how you can acquire a membership and the requirements you need to meet.

There are two tiers to Costco membership that allows you in shop in their warehouses: Gold Star and Business. To qualify, you have to follow a pretty stringent list of requirements, which you can view on the Costco website.

If you, like me, don’t qualify under any of these terms, then all is not lost. You can still purchase an all-online membership for £42 a year for which there is no entry requirements. It does mean you won’t be able to see the inside of an actual Costco store, however (another dream dashed for me).

Testing the Ninja Swirl at home

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But you will be able to take advantage of these sensational Ninja prices and shop a huge variety of other Costco products across the year, too.

If you’d rather not add another subscription onto your plate, then that’s understandable. Right now, there’s a host of places you can find top-rated Ninja products on sale thanks to Amazon Prime Day, which is running until midnight on the 26th of June, as well as counter sales from rival retailers slashing their prices.

I’d strongly recommend checking out the sales ongoing at Ninja itself, as well as John Lewis and Currys.

Testing the Ninja Slushi at home

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The Slushi and the Swirl are easily the two most fun appliances I’ve ever tested and they will provide endless summer entertainment if you decide to install one in your home.

And Costco membership or not, now’s a great time to shop for something that can help you through the heatwave whilst also providing joy on the weekends!

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Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new range – it’s the ultimate chic neutral

I’m using Amazon’s new built-in tool to spot the fake deals from the bargains this Prime Day – this is exactly how it works

by | Jun 24, 2026 | Design Inspiration

This year’s summer Amazon Prime Day event (running from the 23rd to 26th of June) is in full swing, and if you want to shop in the savviest way possible, there’s a new price-checking tool you need to know about.

For years, one of my top tips as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, who has been working Prime Days as a deal hunter for over five years now, was to use a price checking tool such as CamelCamelCamel to check that you’re not being hoodwinked over a ‘deal’. Often brands will artificially inflate the price of a product prior to a sales event to then bring it down to its normal RRP to create the illusion of a great deal.

Here’s how using this new in-built price checking tool can prevent you from getting a bad deal on one of the best air fryers or coffee machines and help you find a worthwhile one instead.

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You can find this new price-checking tool, which was officially rolled out in the UK in May 2026, next to where you see the price of the item you’re looking for on Amazon. When you click onto it to see the price history, a pop-up window opens with Rufus, the platform’s in-built AI tool.

Amazon's in-built price checking tool

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Within the Rufus pop-up you can see a range of information on the product’s price, as well as how it relates to the given RRP. Though this is useful information, I would also suggest going one step further and check Amazon’s given RRP against what’s listed on the brand page.

When shopping one of the best Ninja air fryers, for example, I would always suggest cross referencing with the brand’s own site for a better understanding of prices.

Screenshot of Amazon's new AI tool

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While the tool defaults to a one-month view, it has 6-month and 12-month scope available too which will ultimately be even more useful for assessing how good the discount really is. If the price of the item currently is nowhere near what the lowest price over the last year has been, it’s likely that there’s been price-inflating taking place.

I check prices on products that I’ve reviewed every day to see if there’s a deal worth writing about, so I have quite a good sense of the general price of different bestsellers, like Ninja’s Foodi Max Dual Zone air fryer.

As I write this, the day before Prime Day begins, it’s currently sitting at £129.99 via Amazon, which gives you £20 off the usual RRP. But if you click into the year view of the price history, you’ll see that in November (during Black Friday), there was a much bigger price drop with the air fryer for sale for under £100. That means that it may well be worth waiting on this one rather than pouncing right now.

Millie Fender testing the Ninja Dual Zone air fryer

Testing the Ninja Dual Zone air fryer at our test centre.

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In all likelihood, the best deals of this summer will drop during Prime Day itself and during counter-sales run by the likes of AO, Currys and John Lewis. Below you can find the kitchen appliances I think you should bookmark if you’re in the market to upgrade your hosting and entertaining game.

Whatever you end up perusing this Prime Day, remember that doing your due diligence will help no end to help you bag an actually good deal. Happy bargain hunting!

Smeg has majorly upgraded their kettle and toasters with this new colour – it’s perfect for minimalist kitchen schemes

Smeg has majorly upgraded their kettle and toasters with this new colour – it’s perfect for minimalist kitchen schemes

by | Jun 20, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Smeg’s retro kettle and toaster have become something of a homeware icon. You’ll find Smeg’s instantly recognisable small appliances on the worktops of the most stylish of kitchens, and we’ve even given the kettle one of the best kettle top spots – it’s a beautiful design that is just as easy to use.

And while the current colours of Smeg’s small appliances are timeless, a new trend-focused tone has entered the scene and with it comes a fresh perspective. The retro style has always leaned more traditional, but Smeg’s new Moonlight collection has a contemporary look to blend into sleek, minimalist kitchens.

Smeg new beige kettle and toaster

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Moonlight, the new matte colourway from Smeg, is ‘designed to bring softness, warmth and balance into the home,’ says the brand. It reflects a growing trend towards neutral shades, away from classic white or cream, and calmer palettes in our homes.

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Typically, small appliances put practicality first. Often in stainless steel or black plastic, aesthetics weren’t high on the agenda. Smeg started to change this with their retro kettle and toaster which came in a variety of vintage-themed colours, from cream to pink and blue.

While this has allowed us to be playful with appliances and use them to add to an overall kitchen colour scheme, the statement shades didn’t offer much scope for people who favour a more understated design.

Smeg new beige kettle and toaster

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The texture also differs from the classic shiny small appliances from Smeg – it has a smooth matte finish which is perfect for hiding fingerprints and allowing your small appliances to sit subtly in the background of your kitchen.

‘Smeg’s kettle and toaster range is already the height of refined luxury, but this new sophisticated neutral shade is tailor-made for anyone who wants to add a warm colour to their kitchen without committing to a bold colour,’ explains Molly Cleary, Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor.

‘The matte finish is not only bang-on-trend but has the benefit of being easier to keep looking clean too. As someone with a white Smeg toaster, I can tell you it needs a lot of maintenance to keep looking fresh. I’m very tempted to invest in a kettle in Moonlight and make them mix and match instead for those reasons!’ she adds.

Smeg kettle on coffee table

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If you love the shape and overall design of the Smeg appliances but haven’t found a colour to suit your kitchen then the Moonlight collection is one to try – particularly if you want a fuss-free option that escapes fingerprints.

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If you’re a Smeg fan like we are on the Ideal Home team, these discontinued Smeg appliances straight from their HQ will inspire your dream retro kitchen.

Ninja just dropped its most stylish colourway across a whole new range – it’s the ultimate chic neutral

Lidl is dropping a £15 ice cream maker just in time for the latest heat wave – it’s more than £100 cheaper than Ninja and Cuisinart

by | Jun 19, 2026 | Design Inspiration

Haven’t you heard? Lidl is launching a £14.99 ice cream maker, and it’s arriving right on time for the latest bout of hot weather set to hit the UK.

The best ice cream makers enable you to whip up delicious, cooling and even healthy ice-creams and sorbets from the comfort of your own kitchen. Back in December, a new generation of ice cream makers sparked by the now cult Ninja Creami and Slushi’s popularity led kitchen experts to agree that ice cream makers were the ‘it’ appliance set to take over from air fryers.

While some ice-cream makers such as the Cuisinart Frost Fusion offer no pre-freezing, they are fairly pricey appliances. Even the Ninja Creami which requires you to freeze the ingredients 24 hours before will set you back £170 at Ninja. What Lidl is offering is an affordable introduction to the world of ice cream makers. Here’s everything you need to know.

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At first glance, the Lidl Silvercrest Ice Cream Maker looks very similar to Lakeland’s digital ice cream maker, which is also one of the most affordable models on the market at £44.99. Landing in stores on Sunday (21 June) is arriving bang on time for the latest heatwave.

The Silvercrest Ice Cream Maker is a small, compact appliance, meaning it will not dominate space on your kitchen worktop. This is ideal for small kitchens, where space is limited, and chunkier appliances such as the cult Ninja Creami take up too much space.

The ice cream maker can make up to one litre of ice cream or sorbet, and comes with a small booklet of recipe suggestions to get you started. To use, simply pre-freeze the bowl, then add your desired ingredients through the opening in the lid. This can even be done when the machine is in use.

Lidl ice cream maker and two bowls of caramel ice cream next to it.

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The beater and lid can be washed in the dishwasher, making clean up easy, and the ice cream container has practical handles for ease of use. Lidl has not listed the machine’s dimensions. Lakeland’s digital ice cream maker also has a one-litre capacity, and our review found the container took up a larger chunk of their freezer drawer, so you should bear this in mind.

To use the ice cream maker, you will need to pre-freeze the included bowl. Again, Lidl hasn’t stated online how long this process will take, but for similar models, this is around 12-hours.

While I haven’t tested Lidl’s ice-cream maker, based on the price, we can expect it to be a fairly basic model. However, I don’t think this is a bad thing for those who want to try out an ice cream maker without spending a fortune.

If you are looking for a superior ice cream maker that has multiple functions here are three more models we’ve tried and tested.

An ice cream maker is a perfect summer appliance, helping to keep you cool and offer a sweet treat, too. Would you try Lidl’s or have you got your sights set on a higher-end appliance?