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Efficient Kitchen Setup

Which Appliances Should I Choose?

Designing your dream kitchen starts with inspiration—and the right appliances. In this guide, we’ll show you how to build a thoughtful appliance line-up that fits your needs, habits, and home—from cooking and cooling to cleaning and connectivity.

The fridge that fits your lifestyle

Your fridge is the most used appliance in the kitchen, so it needs to suit your household needs.  Miele offers two core styles: built-in refrigeration for a flush, seamless look that integrates into your cabinetry, and freestanding models for flexible placement and bold, modern design.

If you’re batch-cooking or managing a family’s weekly groceries, consider side-by-side refrigeration with a full-height freezer column.
For compact spaces, choose a model with smart internal organisation in a small footprint, while still delivering powerful cooling performance.

Features like PerfectFresh can keep food fresh for up to five times longer¹, while the adjustable and illuminated shelving with FlexiLight ensures optimal storage and perfect visibility.

Size & capacity

Your lifestyle, cooking habits and household size all influence which fridge capacity is right for you. For a single-person home or compact apartment, a model between 100–150 L is usually sufficient.

Couples or small households typically benefit from 150–250 L of space, which provides greater flexibility for weekly groceries, fresh ingredients and occasional batch cooking.

If you're cooking for a family, love to entertain, or enjoy meal prepping in advance, consider 250 L and above. This capacity gives you room for large platters, lunch boxes, bulk storage and more.

Don’t forget to factor in freezer needs: if you regularly freeze food or buy in bulk, opt for models with a larger freezer compartment or explore side-by-side configurations for expanded cold storage.

Choosing the right size means less food waste, better visibility, and a kitchen that works for your everyday flow.

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Fridge-Freezer or side-by-side? Choose the right fit for you

If you love batch cooking, meal prepping or simply want the flexibility to store leftovers and frozen essentials, a Miele fridge-freezer is the perfect all-in-one solution. These models combine refrigeration at the top with spacious freezer drawers below, offering smart organisation in a single footprint. Easily store homemade soups, smoothie packs, or a Sunday roast — everything stays perfectly preserved at –18 °C and is always within reach. For compact kitchens or urban apartments, this layout offers maximum usability with a minimal footprint.

For larger households or open-plan kitchens, consider a side-by-side configuration: a full-height refrigerator paired with a matching full-height freezer. This flexible solution provides generous capacity and independent cooling zones — ideal for families or anyone who likes to stock up. With Miele’s elegant design and integrated look, even this larger format blends seamlessly into your kitchen architecture.

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Saving energy, reducing waste

Choosing a fridge isn’t just about cooling, it’s about smart cooling. Miele fridges combine precision engineering and innovative features to help you save energy while also reducing food waste.

Keeping your fridge energy efficient means more than just lowering your electricity bill—it’s about using technology to maintain consistently high performance. NoFrost prevents ice build-up, which can make your fridge less efficient over time.

Efficiency also means making the most of what you store. PerfectFresh Active keeps ingredients fresh by releasing a fine mist of water into the drawer every 90 minutes—and whenever the door is opened—maintaining optimal humidity levels. Together with DynaCool, which ensures an even temperature throughout the cabinet, this means your food stays in ideal condition wherever you place it.

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Design & installation type

Whether you prefer the seamless integration of a built-in model or the bold presence of a freestanding unit in CleanSteel, Miele offers a range of finishes and styles to suit any kitchen aesthetic.

For a contemporary look, choose a handleless design with Push2open—a light touch activates a mechanism that gently opens the door, ideal for sleek, modern spaces.

Prefer something more classic? Opt for brushed stainless steel paired with tactile, ergonomically designed handles for timeless elegance and effortless functionality.

Think about where to place your fridge. A reversible door hinge gives you the flexibility to adapt to your kitchen layout—particularly important in tighter spaces or where cabinetry is custom-fitted.

What to avoid:

Oversized models in smaller households - they consume more energy without adding real value.
Low-efficiency fridges - they may cost less upfront, but they’ll cost more to run.
Poor ventilation - can shorten the life of your appliance.
Doors that don’t open fully - especially frustrating in corners or galley kitchens.

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Hobs: cooking at the core

Your hob should reflect both your preferred cooking style and kitchen layout. Miele offers a refined selection:

Induction: Super-fast, energy-efficient, sleek and safer to touch.
Electric: Sleek with classic built-in aesthetics.
Gas: Quick response and visual flame control - ideal for traditional cooking.

Planning a kitchen island? Consider a hob with integrated extraction which eliminates the need for a separate hood, perfect for sociable kitchens. For flexible cooking options, the SmartLine modular system allows you to build a hob with your choice of induction, Teppan Yaki or a wok burner - tailored to exactly how you like to cook.

Avoid: 
Choosing a hob without considering pan size and layout or forgetting about ventilation planning.

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Look for features like:

MattFinish
Ceramic glass for style and durability.
Con@ctivity
For automatic extraction via your compatible hood.
PowerFlex XL
Zones to accommodate large pans or griddle plates.
SmartSelect White
Controls for precise settings at your fingertips.

Integrated or freestanding hood?

Air quality and kitchen design go hand in hand and the right extractor can transform both. In compact kitchens or open-plan islands, hobs with integrated extraction offer clear sightlines and efficient airflow, ideal when cooking and entertaining in the same space. No need for a separate hood – just fresh air and clean design.

Prefer a discreet look where the hood is installed in a cabinet? Built-in hoods such as extractor units and slimline hoods disappear into cabinetry, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic while still delivering powerful extraction.   Want to make a design statement instead? Miele head-free hoods, available with a variety of distinctive front panels, turn your cooker hood into a true eye-catcher in your kitchen.

All Miele hoods are engineered to run quietly, with some models featuring Con@ctivity technology that automatically adjusts extraction based on your hob’s activity – meaning less steam, fewer odours and no need to lift a finger.

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Oven or ovens?

The right type of oven solution for everyone

Every cook has their own way of doing things.

If you love roasting on Sundays and steaming midweek, the combination steam oven gives you the best of both — sometimes even at the same time. This space-saving product unites traditional oven heat, gentle steam and combination cooking in one intelligent appliance. It delivers perfect roasts that are tender inside and crisp outside, as well as golden, airy bread thanks to a precise balance of moisture and heat.

Pressed for time? The steam oven with microwave is ideal for quick weeknight meals that retain moisture and flavour — perfect for steaming vegetables in minutes or reheating last night’s dinner without it drying out.

Prefer classic baking but want extra functionality? A space-saving, 3-in-1 oven with microwave is the answer. Choose between the microwave, oven and combination modes for perfect dishes from just one appliance.

With the right Miele ovens, every meal becomes an effortless masterpiece.

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Choosing appliances for a clutter-free and efficient kitchen

Built-in appliances free up worktop space and help your kitchen feel clean, calm and considered. Ideas to consider:

Swap your countertop air fryer for a Miele oven with AirFry functionality - enjoy crispy results without adding another device.
A built-in oven with microwave gives you flexibility for everyday meals in one seamless appliance - great for compact layouts or busy households.
Upgrade your morning routine with a built-in coffee machine. It offers barista-level results at home, complete with custom profiles and cup sensor technology.

With Miele, you gain multi-functionality and elegance—without compromising on performance.

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More than a great meal: wine on the spot

A glass of perfectly chilled wine can elevate any meal - and with Miele’s wine conditioning units, you don’t need a cellar to get it right.

Built-in wine fridges fit seamlessly beneath your worktop or within tall cabinetry. They maintain precise temperature zones for reds, whites and sparkling wines, so you can serve each bottle at its best.

Planning a dinner party? Load your most-loved vintages the night before and let the unit bring them to optimal temperature, with UV-resistant glass doors protecting their flavour. Entertaining is smoother, and your collection stays beautifully preserved - ready to enjoy whenever the moment calls.

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Experience Miele for yourself

Still unsure which appliance is right for you? Visit your local Miele Experience Centre or find kitchen specialist partners to explore the range up close and receive expert guidance tailored to your needs. You can also book a Miele Discovery Course - a relaxed, hands-on session where our culinary experts will prepare a delicious three-course lunch and walk you through the appliances in action.  They will answer your questions, and help you make confident, informed choices. It’s the perfect way to see how Miele performance and design could transform your everyday cooking.

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Footnotes

As compared to a Miele cooling appliance without PerfectFresh technology. Results may vary among different foods.