As the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home and this sentiment never rings truer than during the holiday season, when many of our celebrations centre around food — whether baking Christmas cookies or toiling away on a complete holiday spread. Below, we round up five kitchen products that give you all the tools needed to become a master host, from prep to cleanup and everything in between.

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Buster + Punch x Staub Cookware

While appliances often steal the show in the kitchen, no holiday meal can be prepared without the help of cookware. This collaboration between Staub and British design brand Buster + Punch makes for a striking addition to any setup while delivering the quality and durability the French cookware maker is known for. Comprising a classic Cocotte and frying pan, the collection is made of black cast iron with an internal enamel coating. Both pieces are embossed with the Buster + Punch insignia and feature a bespoke solid metal handle with the company’s signature precision knurling, which seamlessly matches its collections of cabinet and door hardware, light switches and sockets.

The Cocotte’s T-bar handle, available in solid brass or steel, features diamond-cut cross knurling to enhance the grip; the cooking pot is offered in two sizes. The frying pan’s substantial handle features the same tactile detailing. With quality craftsmanship and contemporary design, the Buster + Punch x Staub Cookware elevates everyday kitchen essentials. And while it is certainly up to the task of preparing a delicious holiday meal, it would also make the perfect gift for the home cook (or design lover) on your list.

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H 7680 BP 30-Inch Built-In Oven by Miele

The roast is the centrepiece of a holiday meal. This oven by Miele allows you to cook it in style, and with its sleek design, it can either fade into the background or become a feature in its own right. The appliance is WiFi-enabled and can be programmed for fully automatic cooking. Plus, it rapidly pre-heats and cools down, ensuring you don’t accidentally burn the turkey while stirring the gravy.

While its high-tech features would surely be appreciated by master home chefs, they are intuitive enough for even the most novice cook to use, with 18 operating modes to choose from including Defrost, Auto Roast, Maxi Broil, Slow Roasting, Browning and more. The oven’s cooking performance is complemented with thoughtful design features, including a soft opening door, a touch display and fingerprint-resistant surfaces — meaning it always stays pristine even when the rest of the kitchen is a mess.

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24” Integrated Beverage Centre, Series 9 by Fisher & Paykel

End-of-year festivities often call for celebratory beverages, but they take up valuable real estate in a fridge already packed to the gills with holiday fare. Not to mention the challenge of keeping the special bottle you purchased for the occasion at just the right temperature. Fisher & Paykel’s Integrated Beverage Centre makes it easy to stock up on your favourite drinks without taking over the entire fridge. With its compact under-counter design, the refrigeration system can effortlessly fit into kitchens, bars, rec rooms and home cinemas — without gaps or unsightly hinges and grilles. A panel-ready model is also available, allowing the beverage centre to be hidden behind custom cabinetry.

With space for cans, beer bottles and up to seven bottles of wine in a custom rack, the Integrated Beverage Centre ensures you’ll be the host that has something for everybody. Plus, adjustable controls keep the drinks at their ideal temperature (each zone can be set between 34 and 57°F, or one of five preset modes including Sparkling or White Wine). You can adjust the temperature using the intuitive touch controls, or remotely using the Smart HQ app. Plus, the tempered glass door and full extension shelving help you to see what you’ve got on hand — or when you need a refill.

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Cia Spring Kitchen Faucet by Moen

Cleanup is an important yet overlooked step in cooking and entertaining. With a stylish industrial-inspired design, this professional-grade faucet by Moen gets the job done. Using Power Boost Pro technology, Cia Spring has an enhanced spray pattern, targeted control and a variable flow rate (1.1 to 2.2 gallons per minute). Not only does it make it easier to clean, it also reduces splash and helps save water.

A bi-directional boost toggle lock allows for hands-free use and can be disengaged while the faucet is still flowing (especially helpful while cooking with messy hands),  while a longer hose allows for extended reach. Operated by a simple squeeze, the Power Boost Pro spray lever provides adjustable pressure, from a gentle stream for washing fruits and vegetables to a more powerful spray for filling pots. Available in Chrome, Spot Resist Stainless, Matte Black and Lifeshine Brushed Gold finishes, with matching or contrasting escutcheon plates, the Cia Spring faucet can be customized to suit all manner of kitchens.

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Kitchen Storage Units by Euromobil

It might be too late to consider a kitchen remodel ahead of the holidays, but it’s never too early to get ahead of next year’s plans. Luckily, Italian kitchen maker Euromobil recently added three kitchen storage units to its portfolio, designed to improve the functionality of existing spaces without the cost or complexity of a full reno. The first system, Kabinspace, is finished on both the front and rear (in 10 options including lacquer and wood), allowing it to be integrated into any space and still look polished at every angle — no structural work required. An external corner unit can feature both open and closed compartments, glass shelves and removable stainless-steel shelves that can double as a work surface. Multiple configurations are available, and individual cabinets can be fitted with a special sliding door.

The modular Cabinet Folding unit, meanwhile, features a retractable operating system that helps conceal its contents from view. While it can be freestanding, it can also be integrated with base units, wall units and shelving for a cohesive look. Finally, the Corner Box cabinet system brings functionality to even the tightest spaces, accommodating shelves, accessories, household appliances and even a washer and dryer. It can be customized with different opening methods and finish options. With flexibility and functionality at its core, the collection makes upgrading your kitchen simple without sacrificing style.

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