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Laura Ashley’s stand mixer brings cottagecore to the kitchen — here are my first impressions

Camilla Sharman

21 September 2025

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If I ever get any spare time, you’ll find me in the kitchen whizzing up a vanilla cake, delicious cheese scones, or a tasty homemade loaf using one of the best stand mixers. So, it always puts a smile on my face when I get the opportunity to review another appliance.

This time, I’ve got my hands on a stand mixer that is a little bit different from what I’m used to testing, and it’s from a brand that has a history dating back to 1953. Laura Ashley is a trusted home and clothing brand, and I’ve previously purchased sofas, curtains, and bedding from the company.
However, in 2024, Laura Ashley broke away from its textile roots and teamed up with VQ to start producing small appliances. VQ has also partnered with Cath Kidston, another brand known for its heritage prints.

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Now that I’ve given you the background, I’ll share with you my first impressions about Laura Ashley’s stand mixer.

Laura Ashley 4.8 Quarts Stand Mixer: was $199 now $169 at Amazon
This decorative Laura Ashley tilt-head stand mixer comes with a 6lb bowl, a dough hook, beater and whisk. Plus, the handy splash cover attaches to the arm rather than the bowl.

It’s floral

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There’s no denying that you’ll either love or hate the design. The stand mixer has a traditional floral design, and it’s not subtle. The stand mixer I’m testing is in the China Rose collection, with all items in the range featuring a soft blue rose pattern on a white background.
Apart from the stand mixer, you’ll also find kettles, toasters, blenders, slow cookers, and a hand blender within the collection, so you can kit out your kitchen with a matching appliance if you wish.
It’s super lightweight

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Having tested other stand mixers, I was surprised at its weight — just 7.9 pounds. I won’t need to ask the fitness team for bicep strengthening exercises to pick this stand mixer up! The lightweight nature of this appliance could be a real bonus if you don’t want to store your stand mixer on the countertop, as it’s easy to move.

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It’s far lighter than any KitchenAid stand mixer, although there is a reason for it, and the price is a reflection of this difference. Laura Ashley’s stand mixer is currently $300 at Amazon. However, KitchenAid’s Artisan 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer (which weighs 22.8 pounds), is $499 at Amazon.
The KitchenAid has a solid metal construction, while the Laura Ashley stand mixer has a plastic coating.
It has suction feet

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I was a little surprised to discover suction feet beneath the mixer, but given the mixer’s light weight, I can see why they are needed. When it’s mixing dough, I can imagine it would otherwise move about, but the suction feet keep it firmly in place. I found it a little odd, though, as every time I tried to move the mixer, I had to give it a little tug to release the suction pads.
As a comparison, Cuisinart’s Precision Master stand mixer is available at a similar price point to the Laura Ashley appliance, but it doesn’t have suction feet. And during testing, it stayed on my countertop without too much shifting.
I’ll be reporting back on my full findings in my review, but for now, I reckon it’s a good little stand mixer for light to medium users, but if you want to be baking large quantities of dough, it might not be the best choice for you.
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Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.

Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.

Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas.

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