Kitchen and Bath Guides: Espresso, Ice Makers and Bidet Seats
Small kitchen and bath upgrades are mostly about fit and power: counter depth and height under the cabinets, an outlet within reach, the shape of the toilet bowl.
These guides compare the picks on the specs that decide whether they will work in your space.
3 kitchen and bath guides
Best Heated Bidet Seat: Brondell, Bio Bidet and TOTO Compared
Heated bidet seats from Brondell, Bio Bidet and TOTO compared by warm water, dryer, remote and fit, plus the outlet and bowl shape you need before you buy one.
Top picks: Bio Bidet Bliss BB1000 heated bidet seat, Brondell Swash SE400 heated bidet seat, TOTO WASHLET A2 heated bidet seat
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Best Home Espresso Machine: Breville Bambino vs Barista Express
Breville Bambino, Bambino Plus, Barista Express and Express Impress compared by grinder, milk frothing, heat-up time and tank size, plus running cost per day.
Top picks: Breville Bambino espresso machine, Breville Barista Express espresso machine, Breville Barista Express Impress espresso machine
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Best Nugget Ice Maker: GE Profile Opal Models Compared
GE Profile Opal nugget ice makers compared by pounds per day, bin size, footprint and side tank, with the cabinet clearance and refill math to check first.
Top picks: GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra nugget ice maker, GE Profile Opal Mini nugget ice maker, GE Profile Opal Ultra nugget ice maker with side tank
Updated Oct 13, 2026