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Maya Glantz

Do I Really Need a Steam Oven? Experts Decide Whether This Upgrade Is a Nice-to-Have Luxury or a Modern Kitchen Essential

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When it comes to designing a whole new kitchen, there will be a plethora of decisions you'll have to make, but few will have as large an impact on your daily routine as the oven you choose.

It may feel like it should be a simple decision, but with all the innovative new designs being developed, it's become somewhat of a minefield. From convection to thermal to range, there's a seemingly never-ending list of oven types nowadays. One term you're undoubtedly going to encounter on this journey is the elusive 'steam oven'. Almost every brand has one now, and they've practically become the new gold standard for luxury kitchens, with many chefs and designers alike swearing by them.

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