Molly Cleary
After writing for all of Future's Homes titles, Molly is now the Kitchen Appliances Editor at Ideal Home, working across a range of shopping content to find the best buys for your space. Previously, she was the Shopping Writer for Homes & Gardens and Real Homes. Now, she spends her time writing reviews of appliances she’s tested in her kitchen and at our testing facility (namely air fryers, coffee machines, stand mixers and more), as well as curating buying guides. She's a certified Consumer Expert for Appliances and Cookware after passing a five-step program including hands-on experience, consumer interviews and extensive research into her specialist area.
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What is your next home project?
The walls in my flat are ridiculously high for someone who owns little to no art, so my next task is trying to find or paint lovely things to hang up there. My aim is to pick things up at nearby markets and shops so that everything feels unique to this space.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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Philips has launched its first-ever barista-approved bean to cup coffee machine
With 15 grind settings and a beautiful stainless steel exterior, this machine looks like the real deal
By Molly Cleary
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The best bean to cup coffee machines money can buy, as tested by the Ideal Home team
Invest in one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines, as tested by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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We unpick the disadvantages of using a halogen oven
Don't believe the hype
By Molly Cleary
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The best pod coffee machines of 2024, as tested by the Ideal Home team
These are pod coffee machines you need to get your caffeine fix, pronto
By Molly Cleary
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The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed for 2024
Our favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes
By Molly Cleary
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The 11 best coffee machines in 2024, as ranked by the Ideal Home team
We tried the 11 best coffee machines in 2024 to bring you our favourites for pod coffee, espresso and filter-style brews
By Molly Cleary
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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera first look - the features to know about
We take a look at everything that De'Longhi claim sets this machine apart from the competition
By Molly Cleary
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Are air fryer covers worth it? Here's why this is a trend we'll skip
Here's why we're not entirely sold on the merits of air fryer covers
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Hoover's reasonably priced cordless vacuum - it's a lightweight wonder for small homes
If I was buying a vacuum for my flatshare, this is the one I'd go for
By Molly Cleary
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Should you buy a toaster or an air fryer? Here's the verdict
Narrow down the number of kitchen essentials you need by one
By Molly Cleary
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Nespresso's advent calendar is here for 2024 - we took a first look
You get 24 Vertuo pods to gift to a coffee lover this Christmas
By Molly Cleary
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We take a sneak peek at Sage's stunning new coffee machine
With this machine, Sage claim you can get barista-level results with almost no effort
By Molly Cleary
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Air fryer vs multi-cooker - what's the difference and why should you pick either?
We put air fryer vs multi-cooker to the test to see which you should invest in
By Molly Cleary
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These are the 4 slow cooker extras I swear by as a Kitchen Appliances Editor
To make the most convenient appliance out there even better
By Molly Cleary
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Fed up of dull knives? This Ninja knife block is the solution your kitchen needs
Not only does this block provide you with cutting power, but it has a built-in sharpener too
By Molly Cleary
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 – how to shop Amazon’s most anticipated sales event
Shopping for a great Prime Day home deal? We've got you covered
By Molly Cleary
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I test appliances for a living and I love these 12 little kitchen luxuries so much that I've added them to my Mum's kitchen too
From washing-up bowls to mandolines, these buys are worth their weight in gold
By Molly Cleary
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The Ninja Double Stack just got an on-trend makeover
This Amazon exclusive comes in a black and copper shade
By Molly Cleary
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Why are stainless steel pans the best option for your kitchen? We asked 3 professional chefs to find out
Is stainless steel the highest quality cooking material out there?
By Molly Cleary
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Are variable temperature kettles worth it? I tried one to find out
Why this type of kettle could save you time and money
By Molly Cleary
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Which Sage coffee machine should you buy? Our tried and tested faves
Here's how to pick the right beautiful and functional machine for you
By Molly Cleary
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Best soup makers of 2024 in the UK - our tried and tested favourites
Reviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes
By Molly Cleary
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Breville Halo Flexi Air Fryer review - this innovative design will be a family fave
There's a lot going on, but it all works together well
By Molly Cleary
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Salter's new range of coffee machines might bring coffee home for less
There's a range of espresso machines to choose from
By Molly Cleary