8 wall oven features and design trends for 2026

Many of today’s wall ovens incorporate smart technology, offering connected features like remote preheating and Doneness Detection through mobile apps. These innovations allow you to keep up with your cooking even when you’re not in the kitchen.

Select models, such as this KitchenAid^® Smart Oven+ 30" Single Oven with Powered Attachments offer Smart Oven+ Mobile App Connectivity, which helps you remotely monitor and control the oven, get suggestions when it's time to tend the food, or enter your own cooking instructions and save them for next time. You can control your oven with simple voice commands through your Google Assistant or an Alexa-enabled device.¹

_{1. Appliance must be set to remote enable. Wi-Fi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy info, visit kitchenaid.com/connect.}

Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air evenly throughout the oven cavity, helping foods cook uniformly across multiple racks. It’s ideal for helping to achieve consistent browning and crisp textures—making it great for baking, roasting and everything in between.

Some KitchenAid^® models feature Most Precise Even-Heat^™ True Convection, designed with a new cooking algorithm and a unique bow-tie design with a heating element and fan. This design circulates hot air throughout the entire oven, providing optimal temperatures for delicious baked goods, juicy roasts and flavorful vegetables.

Wall ovens often offer a range of versatile cooking modes, from gentle proofing and convection baking to high-heat broiling. You can switch between settings for delicate pastries or hearty roasts, which helps bring convenience to everyday cooking.

Select KitchenAid^® models offer Air Bake, Air Roast and more. On select models, such as this 30-inch Smart Electric Combo Wall Oven with Assisted Cooking Modes, you may also find Steam Bake with Tray, which adds moisture during baking.

Wall ovens are becoming increasingly adaptable, with abilities that extend their capabilities beyond traditional baking and roasting. These features make it easier to explore a wider range of cooking techniques—all in one appliance.

For example, select KitchenAid^® wall ovens, such as this Smart Oven+ 30" Double Oven with Powered Attachments and PrintShield^™ Finish, offer Smart Oven+ Powered Attachments, a collection including an oven-powered grill, baking stone and steamer attachments. Each fits interchangeably into a provided heating element and base pan that connect onto the back of the oven cavity.

Assisted cooking features help take the guesswork out of meal preparation by automatically adjusting settings for time, temperature and cooking method. Found on select wall ovens, these smart modes can help guide you toward your desired results, whether you’re baking, roasting or broiling.

Some KitchenAid^® wall ovens, for example, offer Assisted Cooking Modes, which suggest cook times and temperatures on an easy-to-navigate touch screen so you can explore new recipes with confidence.

Wall ovens now come in expressive finishes and color options that help the appliance speak to your personal style. These colors and finishes can elevate and modernize the look of your kitchen. 

Some KitchenAid^® wall ovens, including this Smart Oven+ 30" Single Oven with Powered Attachments and PrintShield^™ Finish, feature a specialized coating for stainless steel that resists smudges and fingerprints and is easy to clean with just water and a soft cloth. Select KitchenAid® models, including this 30-inch Smart Electric Single Wall Oven with Assisted Cooking Modes, are also available in chic new colors, such as Juniper and Black Ore.

Rather than settling for a one-size-fits-all look, some of today’s wall ovens support mix-and-match elements like handles and knobs that blend or contrast with the rest of the colors in your kitchen. This approach can help turn your oven into a design-forward statement.

Some KitchenAid^® wall ovens, such as this 30-inch Smart Electric Combo Wall Oven with Assisted Cooking Modes - PrintShield^® Finish, are designed to be personalized with a curated palette of exterior finishes and can be customized with mixed metal hardware. They allow you to change up your look with handle and knob accessory kits (sold separately) in Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze, and Black Ore.

Many modern wall ovens feature sleek digital displays and intuitive interfaces that may enhance everyday usability. These updates can help you adjust settings more intuitively.

Several KitchenAid^® wall ovens, including this 27-inch Smart Electric Single Wall Oven with Assisted Cooking Modes, now feature LCD Touchscreen Displays that make it easy to choose settings and track cooking progress at a glance.