Square Room Kitchen Awards 2020

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been spending a lot more time in the kitchen. This has made it clear that our appliances, tools, storage solutions and surfaces have a great impact on the way we cook and prep meals in our homes. That’s why we only wanted to present you with the best for SquareRooms Kitchen Awards 2020—so you can invest in products that have all of the power and durability you’re looking for, with the added benefit of being space-savvy and easy to clean. Without further ado, here are the winners!

- Yaiza Canpoli

Best dishwasher

FISHER & PAYKEL DISHDRAWER DOUBLE DISHWASHER

If you’re tired of washing dishes by hand, you’ll be happy to know that Fisher & Paykel’s DishDrawer double dishwasher allows you to clean two loads of dishes at once using separate pull-out compartments. This separation makes it possible to wash fine glass in one drawer and set the other to a stronger program for heavily soiled pots and pans. For that extra clean boost, the dishwasher comes with a Sanitise option, which kills 99.9% of bacteria in the final rinse. Opt for the contemporary style for a stand-alone dishwasher or the integrated model for a seamless look that matches your kitchen cabinets.

From $2,199, available at fisherpaykel.com/sg

Best refrigerator

LG INSTAVIEW DOORIN-DOOR SERIES

The reason we love LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators is the ease of knowing exactly what’s in your fridge. Just tap the glass door twice and watch your favourite shelves light up, revealing the contents without wasting electricity and letting cold air escape. The fridge’s Hygiene FRESH+ technology additionally cleans and purifies the air inside your refrigerator, filtering out harmful bacteria and bad smells. The GFQ6018MT model in particular is arranged to maximise space and give you lots of storage flexibility, making use of folding shelves and plenty of hidden nooks and crannies.

$5,499, available at BEST Denki

Best blender

SMEG BLF01 SERIES