If you’re like most people, you hardly even notice the humble little toaster sitting on your kitchen counter. Maybe it’s because they are small, or perhaps it is because it has been there so long that it just blends in with the rest of the countertop scenery. Although most people don’t give it much thought, toasters have actually come a long way in recent years. Appliance manufacturers have been quietly building great new toaster designs, unveiling them slowly over the years. Here are a few of the most popular and fashionable toasters available today.
First of all, a few companies have realized the consumers want a choice of colors these days. Many people are bored with the same old black, white, or silver color choices that nearly all kitchen appliances seem to come in these days. Because of this, you can now get a red, yellow, or even a blue toaster. Just having a bright little appliance like this on the counter can liven up your kitchen a lot. If you don’t have room for one of the larger units that are available, why not just go with the single slot toaster? For a small family, a toaster this size should be adequate. Think about when the last time you had to toast more than 2 slices of bread anyhow. It was probably quite a while ago.
If a brightly colored toaster isn’t quite your cup of tea, there are other innovations as well. One of them is the in-line toaster, which comes in either two slice or four slice versions. Instead of being square, these toasters are long and thin, and the bread gets placed end to end. The good thing about them is that you can put it along the wall out of the way, and still have room for another appliance like the coffee maker in front of it.