Home Kilns

Simple kilns for pottery at home (2026)

We stock domestic kilns that are great for home use for many reasons:

These home pottery kilns are built with simplicity in mind. They are incredibly easy to setup and It has never been easier to get help and guidance on the subject. 

Also looking for a home pottery wheel or need help designing your home studio? - read our ultimate guide!


A home kiln opens up new possibilities, from testing glazes and experimenting with new ideas to hosting pottery nights with friends.

 

Choosing the Right Pottery Kiln for Your Home Studio

The right pottery kiln depends on the space you have available and the size of the pieces you typically make.

For most home potters, an electric kiln between 40L and 70L provides plenty of capacity for mugs, bowls and small sculptures, while still fitting comfortably into a home studio, garage or shed.

If space is particularly limited, a smaller kiln such as the Phoenix 38 can be a great option.

All of our kilns (apart from the Phoenix 38) include kiln furniture and a controller. Kiln furniture is shelving that goes inside of the kiln to allow you to stack your pieces. A kiln furniture set usually consists of batts (shelves) and props (cylinders that are used to prop up the shelves).

Top loading kilns are usually the go-to choice for home potters, as they take up less space. Top-loading kilns also tend to be a little bit less expensive than front-loading kilns.

All of the options below are capable of firing high stoneware pieces, and can be plugged into a standard UK plug socket. Replacement elements are available from us for all kilns.

 

Pottery Kilns for Sale: Our Recommended Home Kilns

Here are our top picks for electric kilns that we thing would make a great addition to your home studio!

Ikon V46 Kiln from Kilncare

Fits ~ 18 mugs or 10 bowls

Our favourite (and most popular) model that we sell.

✅ Precise control: Allows you to fine tune your fires brilliantly

✅ Simple controller: High ease of use for beginners

✅ Great energy efficiency: GXr Insulation vastly minimises heat loss.

✅ WIFI option: Optional WIFI upgrade, allowing you to control the kiln remotely

✅ Includes furniture and controller

Maximum Temperature: 1315°C

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The EcoKiln+ 46

With a 46 Litre Capacity, this is a great home kiln option,

-Cost-effective to run

-Eco-friendly

-Easy plug-in setup

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Ikon V61GXR Kiln from Kilncare

Fits ~ 24 mugs or 13 bowls

By far our most popular model

✅ All the benefits of the V46 but with 15 more litres capacity

Maximum Temperature: 1300°C

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The EcoKiln+ 62L

Fits ~ 24 mugs or 13 bowls

✅ All the benefits of the Ecokiln 46L but with 16 more litres capacity

Maximum Temperature: 1300°C

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Small Pottery Kiln For Limited Space:

Our recommendation for a mini kiln for home pottery:

The Phoenix 38

Fits ~ 12 mugs

✅ Small and compact size

Maximum Temperature: 1260°C

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We'll help every step of the way.

1. Help you chose the right kiln for you without bias (our goal is to help, not to upsell)

2. 1-on-1 kiln setup call after purchase to talk you through the first dry, bisque and glaze firings.

3. Kiln firing guide, kiln log and kiln maintenance guide included

4. 1-month and 6-month checkups to make sure you are confident

Best Home Pottery Kiln for Beginners:

The Ikon V46 is our recommendation for beginners. It's incredibly easy to use, with firing pre-sets ready to go on the controller, will last an incredibly long time, and has ample internal space for a hobby potter.

Ikon V46

Still Can't Decide?

If you are still undecided, feel free to use our Kiln Selector tool to find the perfect kiln for your needs.

Also, we want to hear from you! Give us a call on 020 3576 3147 and we can help you with your decision.

Benefits of a Home Kiln

With a kiln at home, not only can you save money in the long run, you also get the following benefits:


  • No worry of breaking fragile pieces in transit. One less thing to worry about!

 

  • Get your kilns firing whenever you want, without leaving the house. Lots of time saved by being able to nip into the garage rather than across town.

 

  • No mistakes caused by other people Your pottery/ceramic pieces are still not going to be perfect every time (if they are, tell us your secrets!!), but having your private home kiln makes it much easier to troubleshoot issues.

 

  • Freedom and ability to experiment Since you can now fire your kiln at home as many times as you want, you can experiment with different temperatures and schedules. You can try a small experiment before you risk it on your main work.

 

  • No waiting times: Fire whenever you want, as much as you want.