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We all know Smeg — they make cute, retro kitchen appliances. And as a kitchen appliance gal, I’ve ogled over their not-so-affordable prices, then exited out of my browser more than once.
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Sound sad? Yes, because it is.
But my kitchen-appliance-obsessed self couldn’t let go of the idea of making my kitchen adorable, so I decided to branch out from my Smeg dreams and find more affordable retro appliances. And find I did.
I fell in love with the cute dupes. Galanz makes a small microwave; I’m obsessed with the bright red fridge from Unique Appliances; Haden’s electric kettle is efficient, and how can I get over that shade of blue?
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Basically: you can create the retro kitchen of your dreams with a bunch of different brands without sacrificing quality. These are our favorite kitchen appliance dupes that give Smeg a run for its money.
Larger Appliances
This fridge will take you back, because it doesn’t get more retro than rounded edges and lever handles.
If a freezer-ette doesn’t do it for you, this fridge has a lower, full freezer.
Mini fridges have no right being so adorable, but we’ll allow it for this one.
Remove shelves and drawers if you need to make space in this mini fridge-and-freezer combo.
The red color of this mini freezer has me wrapped around its finger.
This tiny bar fridge is the definition of a #throwback, and its bottle opener is the cherry on top.
I have a gas range vintage stove in storage, and this one is convincing me to finally take it out.
Smaller Appliances
Make it retro, but also high-tech, with these microwave’s presets.
Making toast has become the best part of your morning thanks to this toaster, and I will not be debating this, because I own this exact model.
Why go with newfangled models when this single-serve smoothie maker is so easy to use?
Make breakfast the best meal with this 3-in-1 breakfast station.
If you want to have a kettle, but don’t want to wait for the water to boil, go with this electric kettle that still looks retro.
Coffee has been around for centuries, so snag this one as an homage to the Golden Age.
Everyone has a stand mixer, but nothing beats a good ol’ hand mixer to get the job done right.
They didn’t have air fryers back when, but this one takes a twist on the modern aesthetic by drawing from the past.
Which retro kitchen appliances are you falling in love with? Let us know below!
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