Must-Have Appliances That Add A Touch Of Luxury To Your Home

Whether you're looking to make your life easier and simplify everyday tasks or just love keeping up with the latest trends and advancements in technology, there are several luxury appliances that might catch your eye. Merriam-Webster defines luxury as "an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease." And, that is precisely what these appliances are. They have features that utilize AI, respond to voice or app commands, or increase your comfort and satisfaction within your home.

As with other luxurious purchases, you shouldn't expect these appliances to be cheap. However, we aimed to include options that average homeowners can make work with their budgets or save up towards. Not every household may need or want all of these, but one or two luxury appliances might be worth the investment for the added value they can bring to your life.

Some see coffee as a necessity because of the caffeine boost it provides to get them through the day. Others have a true passion for the beverage. They see it as more than just a morning routine, enjoying the varying tastes, textures, and aromas delivered by different roasts and brewing methods. If you fall into this latter category of coffee connoisseurs, then a bean-to-cup espresso machine may be the luxury appliance that can act as your personal barista. These have features for freshly grinding the beans, steaming the milk, and combining the milk and espresso into a cup.

The De'Longhi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine is one highly-rated bean-to-cup option to consider if you're ready to try this luxury appliance. In addition to brewing hot drinks, it also offers cold brew settings. In all, this machine has 50 preset options so you can enjoy cold brew coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, and more. It also features LatteCrema systems to froth both hot and cold milk. 

If the nearly $1,800 retail price is a bit too much for your budget, you could consider the Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine. While still on the pricier side, it retails for $899.95, which is about half the cost of the De'Longhi model. This machine still comes highly recommended by customers and has plenty to offer, including its 25 different grind settings, the ability to customize the brew strength and shot volume, and the built-in steam wand to deliver milk with a microfoam texture. One happy reviewer wrote, "This was a splurge purchase for us and worth every penny! Lattes made at home on the Barista Express Impress are so much better than any that can be purchased in a coffee shop."

If you've always dreamed of your clothes being wrinkle-free and ready to wear, then you might want to consider a steam closet. LG, a well-known manufacturer of appliances for practically every room in the home, offers a few different steam closet models. Each is designed to simplify the task of ensuring your garments are ready to wear. These models harness the power of steam to refresh, deodorize, and even sanitize items, including those that are otherwise challenging to wash.

One model to consider is the LG Styler Smart Wi-Fi Enabled Steam Closet. With TrueSteam Technology, it offers a chemical-free way to ensure each garment is deodorized and ready for wear. This closet also features three shaking hangers, which can release allergens and dust from your clothing. Other notable features include the built-in heat pump to dry delicate items, the ThinQ app that monitors cycle time and allows you to select care settings, and the pants press mounted on the inside of the door. "They call it a steamer but it is the most fantastic appliance I own. I no longer take my husband's jeans to have a crease in them — this machine puts the crease in pants. I can freshen my work jackets and take the wrinkles out of my clothes all in my own home and free. It is absolutely worth every penny," shared one reviewer.

If you are juggling multiple schedules or trying to keep up with meal plans, a touch-screen refrigerator is one luxury purchase you might deem worthy of the investment. The kitchen is the center of many family activities. Touch-screen refrigerators work to help manage this, moving far beyond keeping your perishable foods cold or frozen. Instead, they work to make your daily life more convenient and manageable. Some features that these models often offer to achieve this goal include the ability to leave a note for others, connectivity with other devices, or the option to upload family photos for display without the need for magnets. Some touch-screen refrigerators will also let you peek inside without opening the door, either virtually through an app or through a display on the door itself.

The Samsung 26.7-cubic-foot Smart Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Family Hub is one luxurious option to consider. Beyond the attractive modern stainless steel design, the fridge offers several smart features to make your life easier. With the Family Hub, you can display pics from Google Photos, connect with your Amazon Alexa to place orders for items, and ensure that everyone in the family is on the same page. This model also offers the ability to mirror your smart television to the screen, set reminders, and receive notifications from other smart devices. One happy customer wrote, "Absolutely love my new fridge. The family hub is amazing [...] I love that I can easily look up recipes right from the fridge and it reads the steps to me! Such a convenience and so happy that I made the choice to get this one!"

If you've ever been to a spa, then you know that one detail that really adds to the luxurious experience is the heated towels. Well, you can give your bathroom a luxurious upgrade by adding a towel warmer. The heating components of these models will not only warm your towels to envelop you in a cozy hug after a shower or bath, but they can also help your towels dry more quickly. This can minimize the growth of bacteria on the towel itself, providing you with a cleaner and healthier towel the next time you take a shower.

If you're ready for this relatively inexpensive, luxurious upgrade, consider the highly-rated Colliford Towel Heater Rack. It takes only 20 minutes to reach the ideal temperature, offers several bars to accommodate multiple towels, and has both plug-in and hardwired installation options. You can also customize the setting for the rack, from always on to a specific length of time between 1 and 9 hours. "There is nothing like stepping out of a shower on a cold morning into a hot towel. Magnificent..." shared one pleased customer.

Wondering whether or not purchasing a dedicated ice maker is worth it? If you love to host parties, chances are you go through a lot of ice. While you could buy bags from the store, it isn't always an ideal option. The ice can get clumped together and isn't always nicely shaped. If you buy a dedicated ice maker, you can make ice more quickly than your freezer could manage. Plus, you won't need to worry about the freshness of the ice, as you can plan just ahead and make it before your gathering.

This Whirlpool 15-inch Ice Maker is a truly luxurious option to consider. It has a 25-pound capacity, making it a top choice for those who host large gatherings. You can install it on its own in a pantry or a utility room, or for easier access, under a countertop. If the nearly $2,000 price tag is a bit too high, you might consider the Silonn Nugget Smart Pebble Ice Machine. It connects with the Silonn app, enabling you to set schedules and identify when a cycle is complete or more water is needed. "This ice machine is very worth buying. Ice comes out very quickly, and batches can be produced in a few minutes. Very easy to use," wrote one customer. 

Storing wine in your fridge or on a shelf in the pantry isn't ideal, as neither of these locations offers optimized conditions. Investing in a wine fridge will allow you to store your whites and reds at the ideal temperature for them to age and ensure that the flavors are properly preserved. A wine fridge also makes it easier to keep a larger collection of wine bottles organized, ensuring that you're able to find the right one for each occasion or meal pairing.

This Kalamera Wine Cooler offers space to store 46 bottles of wine, while still featuring a relatively small footprint, and the dual-zone thermostat makes it possible to store different varietals. This wine fridge comes highly recommended by numerous reviewers, with one sharing, "This dual zone wine fridge with a reversible door is the perfect under counter or freestanding solution for your wine storage needs. It is extremely quiet and the styling is sleek and modern with wooden drawers that keep your wine safe and sound."

While doing laundry may not be a luxurious task, a smart washing machine can greatly simplify the chore and take a lot of the hassle off of your plate. Many smart models connect with an app, allowing you to start a load or monitor the progress of the cycle from a remote location. They can also notify you when maintenance is needed, saving you potential frustrations down the road.

If you're looking for the most luxurious smart washing machine, you'll want to check out LG's AI-powered Ultra-Large Capacity Smart Front-Load Washer. It uses AI to make doing laundry easier by automatically evaluating the needs of each load. Then, it sets the ideal wash cycle to match those cleaning needs. One reviewer who was pleased with their luxurious purchase wrote, "I am satisfied with this washer. It has new features that make doing laundry a breeze."

Smart ovens, and more specifically steam ovens, offer a combination of convenience and performance for home cooks and bakers. While traditional ovens use hot air to cook foods, steam ovens are revolutionizing the process. The hot steam not only cooks food more quickly than hot air, but it also helps ensure that dishes don't dry out, instead remaining moist and juicy. Steam ovens can also help you cook healthier meals, as fewer nutrients are lost during the cooking process and you don't need to use as much oil or other fats on the foods you're preparing.

Consider the Cafe Smart Electric Wall Oven if you're ready to take advantage of everything steam ovens have to offer. In addition to the steam setting, this model can also be used as a convection oven, microwave, toaster oven, precision cook oven, and warming/proofing oven. It features a full-color display to help you switch between modes and can be integrated with other smart home devices. "This product was better than we expected. So many options! So many settings," shared one happy user.

When you're thinking about the appliances that will transform an ordinary kitchen into a smart one, don't overlook voice-activated faucets. These futuristic inventions allow you to control your faucet with only the sound of your voice. If you've ever been elbow-deep in pastry dough or have hands that are covered with raw chicken, imagine how convenient it could be to command your faucet to turn on so you can wash up without spreading contaminants.

The Kohler Tone is one sleek and stylish voice-activated option to consider. It will respond to voice prompts to turn the water on, turn the water off, or even dispense a specific amount of water at your request — like enough to fill a pot for cooking pasta. This model also features a water sensor to help you track how much water you're using, offers a Boost setting for an increased flow rate, and has a three-function pull-down spray head. "Wow factor!! This faucet is a game changer. We love the touchless feature and it is a stunning addition to our new kitchen," wrote one impressed customer.

Let's face it. A TV isn't exactly a stylish addition to your home's decor. However, it is probably also not something you're willing to part with. Instead of just accepting that it is the one component of your living room's decor that you can't control, do something about it. While you could look for brilliant ways to hide your television, the more luxurious approach may be to purchase a picture frame television. When you're not watching TV, you can turn the device into a piece of artwork, choosing from different options from famous artists.

The Frame from Samsung can turn this luxury into a reality for your home. It allows you to customize the look of the frame to coordinate with your home's decor, displays over one billion shades of colors, and offers a 4K QLED viewing experience. One reviewer of this model wrote, "This frame elevates the TV so much more, making it look like true framed art in our living room!"

While being able to boil water on a stove is a huge improvement from heating it over a fire like our not-so-distant ancestors did, it's a pretty standard method in this day and age. However, it can still take several minutes to bring a large pot to a boil, increasing the time it takes to cook pasta or brew a cup of tea. Installing hot water taps in your kitchen offers a much more luxurious option. Instead of waiting for water to come to boil on the stove, you can dispense boiling hot water directly from your kitchen faucet whenever you need it — talk about convenience.

The Hydrotap by Zip Water is an innovative, filtering faucet that can give you boiling hot water instantly with the press of a button. It also has settings for chilled or sparkling water, ideal for drinking. You could also consider the InSinkErator Instant Hot Water Dispenser System. With its ⅔-gallon tank, it can provide you with up to 60 cups of near-boiling (200-degree Fahrenheit) water. "Really nice and convenient to have. Makes mornings very easy for a nice cup of tea and preparing food for the baby," shared one customer.

You can make your bathroom feel like a luxury oasis with high-end elements, including a new smart toilet. These devices offer a range of features, from opening or closing without the use of your hands, automatically flushing once you've finished, and even cleaning themselves, reducing bacteria in the bathroom and saving you from that dreaded chore. Many models also offer bidet-like features, like pulsating rear and front water sprays to ensure you feel clean and fresh each time you go.

This Smart Bidet Toilet from Woodbridge features a smart remote control, adjustable sprayers, and a comfortable chair height design. "It is attractive, luxurious and functional. All of the detailed functions are easy to use. We love it and highly recommend it," shared one reviewer about this highly-rated pick. If you don't want to install an entirely new toilet, you can take advantage of many of these same features with the Bio Bidet Bliss Electric Toilet Seat.