What are the five essential built-in appliances for the kitchen? In a cool, modern, and functional kitchen, built-in appliances play a crucial role not only in giving the space a tidy and clean appearance but also, and most importantly, in saving time and environmental resources thanks to their advanced features.

• Built-in wine cooler
• Induction cooktop
• Built-in microwave oven
• Built-in dishwasher
• Built-in coffee machine

Once viewed with some skepticism, induction cooktops have now become a must-have, cool appliance that cannot be missing in a modern kitchen.

Induction cooktops are extremely elegant, as they appear as a sleek glass surface seamlessly integrated into the kitchen countertop, but they are also highly efficient, safe, and easy to clean. These features have contributed to their growing popularity in recent years.

Induction cooktops work using magnetic fields that transfer energy directly to the pot, reducing heat loss and speeding up cooking times. For example, a pot of water reaches boiling temperature in less than two minutes. Additionally, induction cooktops allow for quick temperature adjustments, reducing the risk of burning food.

Another key feature is the safety of these cooktops: unlike electric or gas cooktops, induction cooktops do not emit potentially dangerous substances into the air, and they do not heat up, making them very safe, even in households with children. Furthermore, modern induction cooktops automatically shut off if there is no pot placed on them or if water overflows from the pot.

Some models also offer additional functions such as independent timers to set different cooking zones separately, a booster function to increase the power of a single cooking zone, pause function, child lock, and cleaning features.

Built-in induction cooktops come in various models: there are two, four, or more cooking zones to fit the available space, as well as induction cooktops integrated with one or more traditional gas burners for those who don't want to completely abandon traditional cooking methods.

As we’ve seen, the induction cooktop allows for faster cooking by using energy more efficiently, but it’s not the only essential appliance for cooking.

Another built-in appliance for a cool kitchen is undoubtedly the microwave oven, specifically a built-in model to seamlessly integrate into the kitchen and provide a uniform appearance.

Generally, the built-in microwave oven is installed near the traditional oven or above the cooktop, optimizing kitchen space and keeping the work surface free.

In the past, the microwave was used only for defrosting and reheating pre-cooked food, but in recent years, these small appliances have reached high performance levels and become indispensable. Today, thanks to microwave ovens, we can prepare meals quickly and efficiently, with sensors that detect humidity and temperature in food, automatically adjusting cooking times, grill functions, and preset programs.

Compared to traditional ovens, microwaves save time and energy, and built-in models make this appliance quite cool, also thanks to modern designs featuring touch screen controls or sensitive buttons, which add a touch of elegance while making it easier to use.

The dishwasher is certainly one of the five essential appliances in the kitchen, and built-in models integrate perfectly into the décor, adding elegance to the space.

Incorporating a built-in dishwasher when designing the kitchen is not just an aesthetic choice: dishwashers also save time and make washing dishes and cookware much more efficient compared to hand washing.

Modern dishwashers are designed to be highly energy-efficient and use minimal amounts of water. This is because today’s dishwashers can be equipped with sensors for dirt and other systems that optimize the temperature and water usage for each stage of the washing cycle, saving both energy and water resources.

Compared to freestanding dishwashers, built-in models seamlessly blend with the kitchen décor, giving the space a neat, organized appearance.

If you love coffee breaks or can't start your day without a hot cup of coffee, a coffee machine will definitely be a must-have in your kitchen.

Compared to traditional coffee machines, a built-in coffee machine is certainly cooler because it integrates seamlessly into the kitchen’s design. Depending on the model, the built-in coffee machine can either match the design of the kitchen or other appliances or be almost invisible.

In addition to freeing up useful counter space, like a microwave oven, installing a built-in coffee machine helps create a uniform, tidy, and clean overall look for the space.

Some coffee machine models offer the ability to brew coffee in a personalized way, using different infusion technologies to match individual preferences. For example, you can set the machine to prepare long coffee, American coffee, espresso, or double espresso.

After use, and following a certain period of inactivity, modern coffee machines automatically turn off, reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

Additionally, some models come with automatic cleaning systems and maintenance alerts, making it easier to perform interventions with specific descaling products, keeping the machine in optimal condition, and ensuring the quality of the coffee it brews.