An Italian marble countertop or high-end smart oven may create a talking point in your kitchen, but to really make a statement, nothing beats a colorful die-cast metal KitchenAid stand mixer. The KitchenAid’s attachments fix on easily, but you will need to learn the knack of lifting and turning to the left to take them off the beater pin. Plus, unlike some designs I’ve tried in the past that can wobble like a train carriage at high speed, the KitchenAid Artisan sits firmly and safely on the countertop.