“What Do We Do With Our Smeg?”: Joburg Woman Complains About Adult Life After Kitchen Trends Change

• A Johannesburg woman shared her dilemma about what to do with her collection of expensive Smeg appliances now that KitchenAid has become the trending kitchen brand
• The video shows her entire Smeg collection, including a kettle, toaster, blender, coffee maker, and fridge, questioning whether she should sell or keep them as trends shift
• South Africans flooded the comments with mixed reactions, some offering to buy her appliances, while others insisted Smeg remains superior to newer, trending brands

A Johannesburg woman has sparked a relatable debate about keeping up with home trends after revealing her frustration with her expensive Smeg appliance collection.

Content creator @khumo.mwase posted a video on 17th June with the caption:

"Like 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤣What must we now do with Smeg?!"

The video takes viewers through her impressive kitchen, showing off her complete Smeg collection, including the iconic kettle, toaster, blender, coffee maker, and matching fridge. Her genuine confusion about what to do with these high-end appliances now that KitchenAid has become the must-have brand perfectly captures the pressure many feel to stay current with home décor trends.

The shift from Smeg to KitchenAid represents more than just changing tastes; it reflects the constant pressure to update expensive home items to match current trends, even when existing appliances work perfectly well.

Mzansi weighs in on appliance dilemma

The video has generated thousands of responses from South Africans sharing their own experiences with expensive appliance trends and offering solutions to her predicament.

@Zenkosi Madikizela-Skosana gushed:

"I want to love and laugh at the same time🤣🤣🥰Your kitchen is stunning 🤩 I'm a SMEG girl mna. If I want an upgrade, I'll just get new colours… I'm going nowhere for now😅"

@Busisiwe Siwe Nhlengetwa asked:

"Sowufuna I want kitchen aid now."

@Mamolai Ramolai joked:

"Send it to me, lool!"

@Alice Pakiso suggested:

"Sell it!"

@Audrey Mpho Rakau related:

"Eish, I share the same sentiments😢😢I want another brand."

Choosing the right brand

According to Homes and Gardens, both KitchenAid and Smeg offer quality appliances with distinct advantages. KitchenAid provides more variety in products like toasters and mixers, making it ideal for serious bakers who need speciality features. The brand's stand mixers received five-star ratings for their versatility and attachment options that transform them into multi-use appliances.

Smeg appliances focus more on aesthetic appeal with their distinctive retro designs and bold lettering that make stunning focal points in any kitchen. Their 1950s-inspired look and range of colour options allow homeowners to create unique vintage-style kitchens that stand out from modern minimalist trends.

When comparing stand mixers specifically, KitchenAid offers more speed settings and professional-grade options, whilst Smeg provides powerful 800-watt motors with attractive design elements. The choice often comes down to whether function or fashion takes priority in your kitchen planning.

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3 other stories about appliances

• Briefly News recently reported on a viral video showing an unexpected discovery in a household appliance that left South Africans completely shocked about what they found inside.
• A woman from Johannesburg shared her lazy cooking method using one appliance that eliminates dirty dishes entirely, but her unusual technique divided opinions among viewers.
• Another creative homeowner impressed South Africans with her DIY solution for hot water that went viral, though the full details of her ingenious system surprised everyone.

Source: Briefly News