Its seamless stainless steel body will create a stylish focal point on a countertop, and its slim build and small footprint mean it’s a useful addition to a smaller kitchen. All in all, if you want a classic kettle with something a little different about it, then the Aura is a nice choice.

The lever element of the kettle glows when you turn it on, and the soft open top is a thing of beauty too.Two thing to note are that it emits a lot of steam and wobbles on its base towards the end of the boiling cycle. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). These collect pieces of limescale from the water to prevent them from being poured into your drink, and they stop scum forming on the surface, making them a must for hard water areas. Sooooooooo LOUD when boiling sounds like Concorde if I’m on the phone in the kitchen I have to leave to hear my conversation the person on the other end can hear it like it’s in their kitchen, I’ve been told.

If you often refill a kettle as soon as it has boiled, choose one with a flip-top lid you don’t have to take off manually. It also includes several handy safety features, including an auto shut-off function and a boil-dry sensor. Save energy with its automatic shut-off feature and preserve the kettle's longevity with built-in boil-dry protection. It has that KitchenAid look that's to die for, alongside a design that prioritises keeping your water warm for as long as possible.

It is on the expensive side for a less smart option, but there are plenty of matching Emma Bridgewater mugs and plates available to make the design even sweeter.