When choosing a new oven, you should check whether a model has earned an Energy Star rating. This is a good sign that the oven has been tested for energy efficiency.

Single wall ovens, unlike freestanding models are mounted at eye-level and have thoughtful extras such as a pyrolytic cleansing function. Our top choice, the Zanussi ZBO740, is great for cooks with families due to its telescopic rails that glide and smart capabilities.

2. Hotpoint Ho606

The Hotpoint HO606 integrated oven isn't the most costly on our list but it offers a broad array of features. It scored well in our lab tests for its ease of use and clear display icons and audio prompts to help you to set up the oven. The pyrolytic and Steam Clean settings also proved effective in getting rid of stubborn grease staining. The telescopic gliding runners allow users to remove hot trays without having to bend. This model has warming drawers that are perfect to keep leftovers warm and plates warm while you cook dinner.

Although a single oven may have fewer functions than a double one, it's often cheaper and does not require as much installation work. It's also possible to install in a smaller area making it an ideal alternative for older homes and kitchens that have limited space. However, Blanchfield warns that a single oven typically has a smaller surface area to heat and is more difficult to manage. This is why it is not a good option for managing multiple food items at different temperatures which you can easily do with a double oven equipped with separate cooking chambers.

Many smart ovens can be difficult to operate, but they can be a lifesaver for families with a lot of work to do. It is important to select one with an easy interface that is simple for children of all ages to use, especially in the case of a large family. It should be able to store and remember your favorite recipes with the press of a button, and be compatible with apps for recipes and reminders.

The addition of an oven to your kitchen will make it more efficient and convenient however, don't spend too much. There are ovens with everything from a digital temperature gauge to an intelligent cooking mode that utilizes grill and microwave to make crisp and delicious results in a shorter amount of time. We asked experts in the field of buying from AO AppliancesDirect, AppliancesDirect and Currys what extra features they believed were worth the investment.

3. Smeg SMO606

This smart oven is a great option for those concerned about their energy consumption. It has a convenient feature that shuts off the heat and then turns on the light when you open the door, which means you don't accidentally consume energy by letting it on while you're cooking. It also features an electronic display that shows the current temperature as well as the target temperature. This makes it easy to check if your food is cooked properly without opening the oven.

This oven is WiFi-connected and is controlled by an app that is compatible with it. It also lets you easily access NEFF's library of recipes and tips, to help you create delicious meals that will impress your guests. You can cook larger meals with the 71-litre capacity. There are also some useful features such as the slide-and-hide doors and the telescopic runners, which here make loading and unloading simpler. The various cleaning options and the steaming process to remove food particles, make it simple to clean.

SMEG has been designing appliances for the home that combine beauty with functionality since 1948. Their products combine inventive elegance and originality with quality, interpreted by the iconic design of the brand. The company's headquarters is in Guastalla, a town in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Their factories are equipped with an extremely high degree of automation in production and quality control, yet their ethos is based on the human touch.

Smeg is one of the few brands that manufactures its own appliances in its country of origin. This allows Smeg to monitor the entire process of production and ensure quality and reliability. Their appliances are made with materials like recycled fishing nets and industrial threads, making them an environmentally friendly choice. They are also made to last and user-friendly, with simple controls and the focus is on ergonomics.

Smeg provides a wide variety of styles and sizes so that you can find the right suitable for your home. The shades include pastel blues, yellows and pinks to more vibrant reds and purples. They also have a collection that matches the cookware and would look great in any home.

4. Smeg SMO706

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Smeg is an Italian home appliance maker is headquartered in Guastalla in northern Italy. It makes domestic appliances and also professional kitchen equipment for the restaurant/catering sector as well as medical instruments.

A blend of style and technology, Smeg's products are considered icons of design, with a unique identity that interprets modern tastes with complete respect for the environment within which they are placed. The company conducts an extensive research into aesthetics, working with architects and designers such as Guido Canali of deepdesign, Marc Newson of Marc Newson Matteo Bazzicalupo of Marc Newson, and Guido Canali of Mario Bellini.

For Smeg, style is not only about shape, but rather of communicating the way we live and living, and of establishing relations that go beyond functional. This idea has been applied to design all household appliances from the two-slice toaster to the kettle, all the way to the range cook.