As we enter the New Year and try to move as far away from 2020 as possible, it’s feeling increasingly harder to ignore those dreaded January blues. You’d even be forgiven for leaving your Christmas lights out for longer, just to inject some much-needed holiday cheer into your home. But if you’re still in need of some helpful gizmos to perk you up, why not give one of these household gadgets a try?

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Lakeland: £89.99
If being in lockdown has done anything, it’s forced more of us to spend more time in the kitchen. So why not make your life easier and jazz up your kitchen space with this multi-talented pressure cooker? The Instant Pot Duo Plus from Lakeland comes equipped with everything from a sous-vide setting to sterilising setting.

Whether you’re whipping up rice, steaming vegetables or cooking up a tasty stew, this gadget has it all, and it makes cooking simpler than ever, so even beginners can get involved. What better way to enjoy a cold winter evening than with a warm homemade meal?

The Velvetiser
Hotel Chocolat: £99.95
I have 3 words for you that will automatically cheer you up: hot chocolate maker. Instead of worrying about going out to get your chocolate fix, enjoy your fresh hot chocolatey beverage from the comfort of your home. The aptly-named Velvetiser from Hotel Chocolat is a sleek and stylish contraption that is perfectly suited for any chocolate lover.

Instead of waiting impatiently by the microwave or heating your milk over the stove, simply plug in the Velvetiser to whip up some delicious barista-style hot chocolate in just 2.5 minutes. This gizmo is easy to clean and the perfect piece of tech to perk up a chocolate lover’s winter.

Princess 33900 Smart Cordless Robot Vacuum
Argos: £199.99
Make hoovering a doddle with the Princess Smart Robot Vacuum from Argos. Suitable for laminate flooring, hard floors, carpets and rugs, this snazzy gizmo is the perfect little helper for any home. With its smart sensors, this little robot can get to work while you crack on with other chores, as it can find its own way around household obstacles like stairs or sharp corners.

Just use the Homewizard Cleaner app to set the robot’s schedule, so it can get cleaning even when you’re not home, and it sends you an alert when it’s finished. Your home will be glistening clean in no time.