Design toasters – how to find the right model for your home
1. Types of toaster – which one is right for you?
2-slice toaster (1): With a standard size of 30 cm long and 20 cm deep, this is the most popular format. It suits most kitchens.
Long-slot toaster (2): At up to 40 cm long, this toaster lets you toast large sandwiches and long slices of bread. With a depth of around 10 cm, it is ideal for shallow worktops.
Flat toaster (3): Unlike conventional toasters, a flat toaster doesn't toast both sides at once, so you can use it for a wide range of baked goods. Toast bread, rolls and sliced bread at the same time.
4-slice toaster (4): A big family breakfast or brunch with friends is no problem for this toaster. It can toast four slices at once, so everyone gets their toast at the same time. With a depth of around 30 cm, it needs more space than other toasters.
2. Extra functions
High-tech toasters make everyday life easier:
- Press the cancel button and the toaster stops immediately.
- Many toasters have different browning settings for precise results. With the special bagel function, the toaster heats on one side only – for an interesting taste while saving energy.
- Thanks to the defrost and reheat functions, you can toast frozen bread straight from the freezer. And if you forget your toast, the automatic keep-warm function stops it from going cold.
- The high-lift function helps you remove small or stuck slices. Push the hot bread upwards to take it out easily without burning your fingers on the toaster.
- A removable crumb tray catches falling crumbs and makes cleaning your toaster easier. Many trays are dishwasher-safe.
- Tangled cables look messy and take up worktop space. With cable storage, you can adjust your toaster's cable to the ideal length by winding it around the base of the appliance.
"Look for a toaster with extra-wide slots. As well as classic sliced bread, you can toast or warm up thick slices of farmhouse bread, bagels and halved rolls – and even make whole snacks without using any other kitchen appliances." – Viktoria, interior expert
3. Useful accessories
With sandwich tongs, you can easily heat filled sandwiches in the toaster. The grid stops fillings such as cheese and ham from slipping out. Thanks to side handles, the stainless steel tongs are easy to lift out of the hot toaster.
Many toasters come with a built-in bun warmer. Simply clip it over the toaster slots, and the rising heat gives your bread a crisp finish. Even yesterday's rolls come out crispy again.
4. Toasters for different interior styles
Today's designer toasters don't just impress with their technical features – they are also a decorative eye-catcher in your kitchen.
Design: from modern stainless steel toasters to retro toasters
Choose a toaster that complements your kitchen in style. A black design toaster creates a striking contrast in a white kitchen, while a white toaster suits a monochrome interior. Toasters in bold colours also brighten up your home: Smeg toasters or the toaster by KitchenAid bring a cheerful atmosphere with their colours.
Toasters, kettles and more as a set
For a cohesive look, choose kitchen appliances from one series. Collections such as the Sowden Collection by HAY or the Plissé appliances by Alessi stand out for their refined design.
5. Summary – what to consider when buying a design toaster online
- 2-slice toasters are the standard model for most households; 4-slice toasters are particularly well suited to larger households.
- Long-slot toasters let you toast larger slices of bread, while flat toasters suit different types of baked goods but only toast one side at a time.
- Models with a removable crumb tray are particularly easy to clean.
- With different settings, you can prepare everything from frozen bread to filled sandwiches.
- A simple stainless steel design toaster, a modern black toaster or a retro-style toaster – the choice of materials and designs is wide, so you can decide according to your personal taste.
Buy designer toasters online at Connox – your benefits at a glance
- High-quality toasters – originals from top design brands
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
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- Delivery in just a few working days
Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy toasters online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen items delivered straight to your door.
