The best kitchen benchtop appliances combine style and function. All appliances are designed to assist with efficient preparation of food and beverages. Aspects to consider when selecting an appliance are:

 The size: You can select the capacity of an appliance to suit your needs, for example a two slice or four slice toaster, a large or smaller food processor, or a large blender or stick blender. Consider the size of your benchtop or storage space and the volume of food that you require.

The use:
Whether you intend to use the appliance daily or occasionally may influence your choice of size and capacity of the item.

The style:
Your selection of a certain style of appliance can be dictated by whether it will remain in a permanent and prominent position on your benchtop, or hidden in a cupboard or drawer. There are many designs and finishes available. For example stainless steel, white or coloured benchtop appliances. Some kitchen appliance brands offer a range of stylish colour co-ordinated items that can assist with many different food preparation tasks in your kitchen.