Luxury appliances can make day-to-day tasks feel more special and indulgent. Here are some you should consider adding to your home to elevate your routine.

and the best part of at-home espresso making is the personalization that's possible at your fingertips," said Chad Ries, global brand director for KitchenAid small appliances at Whirlpool Corporation.

My favorite seasonal Starbucks order—a sugar cookie latte—starts with a double shot of espresso, as do many other specialty drinks like lattes and mochas. But other than the machine used to make it, ...