Advanced technology in kitchen gadgets is allowing people to lead more luxurious, comfortable and lavish lifestyles, according to a report.In an article for the New Nation, Farizaa Sabreen says that kitchens now help people to cook sumptuous meals within minutes and without any hassle.She says dishwashers remove the need to clean utensils by hand, refrigerators keep food fresh and microwaves offer fat-free cooking.These smart gadgets have great efficiency and can complete those daily tiresome chores easily without leaving you exhausted, she writes.Women are prepared to invest money on well-equipped and convenient cooking spaces, with stylish and cost-effective appliances that give a well-organised kitchen, she adds.For appliances that offer great ease and comfort and add style and utility to the kitchen, she recommends microwaves, food processors, sandwich makers, coffee machines and extractors.Recent research published by the Halifax shows that Britons have kitchen gadgets worth 2.6 billion that remain unused.Toastie makers and blenders were the appliances most often left in cupboards.