It's important to check whether a product has an Energy Star rating before buying an oven. These are a good indicator that the oven has been tested to ensure energy efficiency.

Contrary to freestanding models wall ovens are hung at eye level and usually come with well-thought-out features like a pyrolytic cleaning function. Our top pick is the Zanussi ZBO740 is a great choice for cooking with the family thanks to its telescopic rails that glide and intelligent capabilities.

2. Hotpoint Ho606

The Hotpoint HO606 isn't the most expensive integrated oven on our list, but it offers an impressive array of features. In our tests, it scored highly for its user-friendliness. It features a clear, easy-to-read display and audio prompts that help you install the oven. Its pyrolytic as well as steam clean settings made light work of difficult grease stains as well. The telescopic runners' gliding motions allow you to remove hot trays without crouching. This model also comes with a handy warming drawer that is perfect to keep plates warm while you cook meals or cook leftovers.

A single oven might be less feature-rich than a double oven but it's typically less expensive and requires less installation. It's also possible to install in smaller areas which makes it a great option for older homes or kitchens with a limited space. However, Blanchfield warns that a single oven typically has a smaller surface to heat, and can be more difficult to manage. This makes it a poor option for juggling several different food items at different temperatures which you can do with a double oven with separate cooking chambers.

Many smart ovens can be confusing to use, but they can be a lifesaver for families with a lot of work to do. It's essential to choose a model with an easy interface that is simple for even young children to operate, especially if you have a family. It should be able store and recall your favorite recipes with a single button press, and is compatible with an app that offers recipe suggestions and reminders.

Additions to your oven will make it more useful and convenient, but don't overspend. There are ovens that come with everything from a digital temperature gauge to an intelligent cooking mode that makes use of grill and microwave to produce crispy results in less time. We spoke with buying experts at AO, Appliances Direct and Currys about the additional features they think are worth investing in.

3. Smeg SMO606

This smart oven is a top pick for those who are concerned about the energy they use in their home. It comes with a useful feature that turns off the heat and switches on the light when you open the door, so you don't accidentally waste energy by leaving it on while cooking. It also features an LCD display that shows you the current temperature and the temperature that you'd like to achieve. This makes it simple to check if your food is properly cooked without opening the oven.

This oven is WiFi connected, allowing you to control it using an app that is compatible. It also lets you access NEFF's library of tips and recipes, which allows you to cook delicious meals that will impress your guests. The 71-litre capacity lets you can cook bigger meals and there are thoughtfully designed extras, such as the telescopic runners, as well as the slide and hide door, that make loading and unloading much easier. The various cleaning options, as well as the steaming to remove food particles, make it simple to clean.

Since 1948, SMEG has designed household appliances that combine beauty and function. Their products are a blend of innovation and creativity with quality, as illustrated by their iconic design. The company's headquarters is in Guastalla which is located in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Their factories are equipped with an extremely high degree of automation in production and quality control, but their philosophy places value on the human touch.

Smeg is among the few brands that still manufactures its own appliances in their country of origin. This allows them to keep a close watch on their entire production process, ensuring quality and reliability. The appliances are constructed using materials such as recycled fishing nets and industrial thread waste, making them an environmentally friendly choice. The appliances are designed to last, easy to use and ergonomic.

Smeg provides a wide variety of styles and sizes, so that you can find the right suitable for your home. They have a variety of colors, from pastel pinks and yellows to brighter reds and blues. They also offer a range that is compatible with the cookware and will look stunning in any kitchen.

4. Smeg SMO706

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Smeg is an Italian manufacturer of home appliances, is based in Guastalla in northern Italy. It manufactures domestic appliances, and also professional kitchen equipment for the restaurant/catering industry and medical equipment.

A fusion of technology and style Smeg's products are thought of as symbols of design, and have distinctive identity that reflects the latest trends in complete respect of the environment that they are placed. The company conducts a rigorous studies into aesthetics and design and collaborates with famous architects and designers like Guido Canali, Mario Bellini, Marc Newson, Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti of deepdesign.

For Smeg Style isn't only about form, but also of communicating an attitude of being and living, and of establishing relations that go cookers beyond function. This concept has been applied to design every household appliance from the two-slice toaster, to the kettle, all the way to the range cook.