Choosing appliances by where you'll use them: from the kitchen to the hobby room

The short answer

The quickest way to the right product is to decide first where it will be used and by how many people. In the kitchen, household size matters most; in rooms, it's floor area; in the office, the number of users; and in a hobby room, the floor space you can spare and how much noise is acceptable.

The figures below are a general starting point; your home's insulation, sun exposure and habits can change the answer.

Kitchen: fridges and freezers

For a fridge, household size and how often you shop are what count. A compact model is enough for a small household that shops often, while a large family doing a big weekly shop will want a taller or wider model.

• 1–2 people: a static or No Frost fridge-freezer around 157–170 cm tall is usually enough.
• 3–4 people: No Frost fridge-freezers of 170 cm and above give more comfortable capacity.
• Large family or bulk shopping: a side-by-side (about 179 × 91.3 × 73.5 cm) suits spacious kitchens.
• Extra freezer: a chest freezer (about 85 × 81.6 × 55 cm) for bulk storage, or an upright freezer (about 130 × 53 × 60 cm) for tidy, drawer-based storage.

Kitchen: airfryers, multicookers and coffee machines

A 4.1-litre airfryer is generally considered suitable for portions for 2–4 people; for bigger meals you may need to cook in two batches. A multicooker is a worktop alternative to the hob for one-pot dishes, rice and soups.

With coffee machines, the choice depends on how many cups you make a day, and for how many people.

• Filter coffee machine: makes several cups at once in a carafe; practical for busy homes and offices.
• Capsule coffee machine: makes a single cup quickly and consistently; good for small households and personal use.
• In an office with many users, a filter machine plus a water dispenser make a good pair.

Living rooms, bedrooms and studies: air conditioning

For air conditioning, room size is what matters. A rough guide for a standard ceiling height and normal insulation:

• 15–20 m²: 9,000 BTU
• 20–30 m²: 12,000 BTU
• 30–45 m²: 18,000 BTU
• 45–60 m²: 24,000 BTU

Notes on choosing an AC in North Cyprus

For sunny rooms, top-floor rooms or rooms with large windows, it makes sense to go one size up. In bedrooms, quiet operation and airflow that doesn't blow straight at you (such as Samsung WindFree) are a plus; in the living room, design matters too. For a detailed calculation, see our air conditioner BTU guide.

In rented homes where a split AC can't be installed, or for temporary use, a portable air conditioner is an option; its hot-air hose needs to vent out of a window.

Heating: how many watts should a convector be?

Convector heaters give quick extra heating in winter with no installation. As a rough starting point, allow about 80–100 watts per square metre: a 1,000 W convector suits roughly 10–12 m², and a 2,000 W model roughly 20–25 m². Poorly insulated or high-ceilinged rooms may need more.

In damp areas such as bathrooms, only use models the manufacturer states are suitable for that use, and keep to the safety distances in the manual.

Offices and shared spaces

When choosing for an office, the number of users and daily intensity of use matter:

• Water dispenser: at about 100 × 31 × 35 cm it fits a small footprint; pick a corner near a socket where the bottle is easy to change.
• Coffee: a filter machine for many users, a capsule machine for personal use.
• Fan: for air movement in meeting rooms or corridors without air conditioning.
• Cordless vacuum: practical for quick daily cleaning in small offices.

Living rooms and bedrooms: TV and sound

If you sit around 2–2.5 m from the screen in the living room, a 55-inch (about 139 cm) QNED TV is a balanced choice for films and sport. In smaller rooms such as a bedroom, kitchen or children's room, a 32-inch (about 80 cm) Google TV does the job.

A portable JBL speaker gives you flexibility — music in the living room, wireless sound on the balcony or in the garden. Earphones are the easiest way to listen at home without disturbing others.

Hobby rooms: gaming, DJing and drums

In a hobby room, the deciding factors are floor space and sound:

• PS5 Pro: performs best with a TV that supports a high refresh rate; leave space around the console for airflow.
• Denon DJ Prime 4: compare your desk width and depth with the dimension drawing on the product page, and leave room behind the desk for speaker and headphone connections.
• Roland electronic drum kit: needs about 130 × 110 cm of floor space once set up. It's far quieter than an acoustic kit and can be played with headphones, but a rug or platform still helps stop pedal impacts travelling through the floor.

Frequently asked questions

The questions we hear most about choosing by room:

• How many people is a 4.1-litre airfryer for? It's generally considered suitable for portions for 2–4 people.
• How many BTUs for a 25 m² room? 12,000 BTU by the rough guide; consider one size up for a sunny room.
• How many watts of convector for a 20 m² room? Roughly 2,000 W; insulation and ceiling height affect the answer.
• Chest or upright as an extra freezer? Chest for bulk storage, upright for tidy, drawer-based storage.

Know what you need?

Draw up your list room by room, then check the dimensions on the product pages at launch. Our Black Friday 2026 campaign opens on bf.zorlu.digital on Thursday 26 November at 23:59 and runs until Monday 30 November at 23:59 (North Cyprus time). Products and prices are revealed at launch; delivery and installation are free within 24 hours anywhere in North Cyprus (TRNC), and every product comes with a 2-year warranty. Questions? WhatsApp us on +90 548 878 31 31.