Salter COMBO-7999 Elder Kettle and Toaster Set, 1.7L Electric Jug Kettle with Swivel Base, 2-Slice Compact Toaster with 6 Levels of Variable Browning Control and Removable Crumb Tray, Kettle, Teal

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This set’s glossy faceted exterior with geometric shapes belies its modest price. Despite being one of the more affordable options in our roundup, it still has some premium features, such as a defrost option on the toaster and internal kettle illumination. If you're not willing to settle for anything less than perfect performance (and why should you?), you may have to compromise a little on the aesthetics of your kettle and toaster. These tips will help you to achieve a colour-co-ordinated look without being tethered to the same manufacturer or range: Embrace a slightly more eclectic look: Sometimes a deliberately mismatched kitchen can look even better than a completely uniform one – and it gives you complete freedom too. ENERGY EFFICIENT » The Heritage Kettle boils water, and fast! The clear water window has markers indicating the water level in the kettle, so you only use what you need. It also features a removable filter to prevent limescale build up. Additional filter included

Swan Tribeca 1.8L Pyramid Kettle and 2-Slice Toaster: Best kettle and toaster set for compact kitchens Sage by Heston Bluementhal (Breville) Tea Maker Kettle and Smart Toast 4-Slice Toaster– Contemporary Fortunately, it’s not a case of style over substance. The kettle boiled a litre of cold water in two minutes and 20 seconds and was easy to lift and pour from. Filling was less straightforward – there aren’t any markings on the water window and there’s only a max marker inside, meaning you may end up boiling more water than you need each time. However, we did like the discreet light on the lever and the kettle’s good build quality overall. We've tested many hundreds of kettles and toasters over the years, so we know a thing or two about how to sort the best from the rest. Our tests are independent and objective: we test each appliance to the same standard so it's easy to compare across different models.FUNCTIONALLY ELEGANT» This iconic kettle brings a note of elegance and old school glamour to any kitchen. The silent boil kettle features a 1.7 litre capacity, with a convenient water viewing window as well as an on/off indicator light This modern jug kettle fits effortlessly into many kitchens, and the 360° swivel base ensures easy use for right and left-handed users The toaster comes in a two- or four-slice version, the latter of which we tested. Its wide slots, lift-and-look feature, defrost and reheat buttons make it ideal for any busy household, especially one where it’s out on display, so its elegant exterior can be properly appreciated.

COMPLETE YOUR KITCHEN » Haden’s Heritage collection also has a matching toaster. Complete your kitchen with these countertop beauties which are an inspired addition to any home Another way to keep costs down is to buy from a reliable brand. We’ve found that some kettle and toaster brands are prone to faults, so it's likely you’ll need to replace them every few years.

The coordinating toaster has a high lift function to help prevent burnt fingers and even a reheat button, which is a useful extra on an affordable model such as this. Homemade bread fitted in the slots comfortably, even though they’re not the widest, and toast emerged evenly done, with only slight singeing at one corner.