Author: Loni Parker On to the most important thing in a kitchen – the appliances! To create consistency, all of our cooking appliances, along with refrigerator and washer and dryer are Westinghouse from Betta. I like to buy things that match colour-wise, and the dark stainless steel of the fridge, oven and integrated rangehood look sleek and modern. Kitchen Picks If you’ve never cooked on an induction cooktop before, let me tell you - it’s fantastic! We have the Westinghouse 4-Zone Induction Cooktop with BoilProtect, which detects rising bubbles and automatically reduces to a low simmer. It also has PowerBoost, where you can rapidly boil a pot of water or quickly heat up a frying pan (we use this feature regularly). There’s also another great feature - Hob2Hood which is compatible with our Westinghouse Integrated Rangehood, both work seamlessly together to clear your kitchen of cooking smells and steam. As you start cooking, the rangehood will automatically turn on then intuitively adjust the fan speed and airflow to match your cooking. How’s that for hands-free cooking! Our Westinghouse Multifunction Pyrolytic Oven is packed with features including PyroClean, Roast + Steam, and Dual AirFry. And best of all - it’s made right here in Australia. Fridge Pick My favourite appliance has to be the Westinghouse Quad Door Fridge with plumbed in drinks dispenser. The water is filtered, it tastes great, and I use it all of the time. My partner loves that it has an automatic ice-maker for his afternoon drinks. Laundry Picks I love our new Westinghouse Heat Pump Dryer. I have lived without a dryer for over 4 years now, and whilst I normally line dry my washing, it really comes in handy on rainy days. As our dryer is located within the kitchen/living space it was a must that we have a heat pump dryer. I have heard a lot of people rave on about them, so decided to give it a try. It definitely doesn’t disappoint. It’s a much more gentle way to dry your washing, and it doesn’t produce a lot of heat either, so the room doesn’t fog up like it would with a condenser dryer. It has SensorDry technology which means it detects when your load is dry enough and ends the cycle instead of just running on a set time. Our Westinghouse Easycare Front Load Washing Machine is also great and easy to use. It has a lot of great features - notably the Fast 15 option which cleans any urgent items you need in a hurry. If you’re headed out for the day, but need to use the washing machine, you have the ability to set an exact time to when you know you will be back, to ensure your clothes don’t sit wet and wrinkled for too long. Wrapping up, choosing appliances that work seamlessly together can make a big difference to your everyday routine. From intuitive cooking features and smart refrigeration to gentle, energy-efficient laundry care, the right kitchen and laundry appliances help create a home that feels practical, comfortable, and easy to live in. Whether you’re renovating, building, or simply upgrading a few essentials, focusing on features that suit your lifestyle can help make daily tasks simpler and more enjoyable.
