Buying a stand mixer (or a kitchen mixer) has to be one of your most important buys as the kitchen keeper in today’s world. As technologies evolve and experiences become more integrated, there’s a wide variety of options to choose from and because we know how overwhelming that decision can be, we cooked up a few things for you to consider when shopping for your new kitchen best friend:
 
• Your cooking needs
You need to ask yourself what a stand mixer can do for you. Kitchen mixers nowadays are extremely versatile, some use it for mixing, grinding, blending and more, it also takes up space on the counter while hand mixers don’t. 

Attachments  
These days many useful accessories can be attached to your stand mixer, from sausage stuffers to pasta makers, it has it all. Some stand mixers come with attachments like Hommer’s Stand Mixer, other more affordable options have accessories sold separately, in choosing either option you'll find that they come with 3 standard hooks:  

-Dough hook:  a c-shape or spiral that is used for making anything that requires kneading, like bread and pizza dough. 
-Wire whip: Sometimes called a balloon whisk, the wire whip is for the whipping movement that makes whipped cream, frosting and meringue. 
-Flat beater: The flat beater will be the most used attachment for most bakers, as it’s the go-to choose for cake batter, cookie dough, and mashed potatoes. 
 
Size 
How much food are you typically hoping to make in your mixer? If you have a small family you can go for the small-to-medium sized models, but if you have a bigger family you can get the bigger models.
  
You should also consider your counter space; stand mixers can take up spaces from you counter station, so bear in mind to fit it appropriately in your kitchen.
 
In conclusion,  ,  
Using a kitchen mixer can save time on many of your current favorite go-to recipes. You’ll probably find yourself trying out all new foods you wouldn’t have thought to make before. If your needs are simple and you are looking for affordability, relatively cheap hand or stand mixer will probably be the best choice for you. However, if you intend to take on ambitious recipes, an investment in a high-quality stand mixer will pay off. You can shop our wide range of hand mixers and stand mixers here.  
 
Reference:  https://learn.compactappliance.com/kitchen-mixer-buyers-guide/