Best kettle and toaster set: stylish matching appliances

With a striking ombre design available in a choice of two colours, this durable stainless steel kettle and toaster set will make a modern and stylish addition to your kitchen. 

It may be more expensive than some, but with a four-slice toaster, you certainly get more toast for your money. It's also a great option for families who all want to eat breakfast at the same time – you can even set two different browning levels for each side, ideal if your family struggle to agree on the perfect amount of browning.

Quiet and efficient with a rapid boil, the Russell Hobbs Eclipse Kettle can boil one cup in just 45 seconds, while the 1.7-litre capacity can easily cater for large groups and gatherings when required. Thanks to the clearly marked water window, you can also avoid wasting water by only boiling what you need.

An affordable kettle and toaster set that doesn’t scrimp on style, the Breville Bold range has a glossy textured design in a choice of five colourways – from traditional black and grey to a more striking blue for those who are seeking a splash of colour on their countertops.

Built with practicality in mind, the Breville Bold Kettle sits on a 360-degree base with built-in storage, while the concealed element and removable limescale filter make maintenance easy even in hard water areas. With a capacity of six to eight cups, we love that the water window is visible from both sides, helping you save water and energy by only topping up when you need to.

While large families may prefer a four-slice option, this toaster has variable temperature settings and a convenient look-and-lift feature, allowing you to check on your toast as often as you wish during the cycle. While some found it browned inconsistently, others praised the high lift of this toaster, helping you remove items easily without the risk of burning your fingers.

The Russell Hobbs Inspire range may be made from plastic, but with a textured, high gloss design and chrome accents, the products create a clean and stylish look for your kitchen without an eye-watering price tag.

Available in a choice of five colours to match your kitchen aesthetic, reviewers praise the Inspire Kettle for its rapid boil – producing one cup in just 45 seconds. With a 1.7-litre capacity, you can expect to get around seven cups per boil when the kettle is full, although the view of the water window is frustratingly a little restricted by the position of the handle. 

The complementing Russell Hobbs Inspire Toaster can accommodate up to four slices with variable temperature control so you can easily adjust to suit your family’s needs. We love the ‘lift-and-look’ feature, allowing you to take a sneak peek at your toast without cancelling the cycle. 

If you’re prepared to invest a little more, we love the De'Longhi Vintage Icona range, with an elegant high gloss finish and vintage design that’ll add some retro vibes to your kitchen. 

Sitting on a 360-degree swivel base, the Icona Jug Kettle has a large easy-grip handle and a 1.7-litre capacity, boiling up to seven cups quickly and efficiently. With a concealed element that doesn’t make contact with the water and a removable, washable limescale filter, it’s also easy to look after and maintain, even if you live in a hard water area.

The toaster is certainly on the large side, so you’ll need plenty of space on your countertops. However, despite the large number of buttons and settings, most reviewers found it incredibly easy to use. We love the variable temperature settings as well as the bagel, defrost and reheat options – it even adjusts automatically to the thickness of your bread for consistent browning every single time.  

If your kettle and toaster get some significant use, you’ll need a set that can last the test of time. While it certainly doesn’t come cheap, the Dualit Architect range is praised for its longevity and high-quality design, made from brushed stainless steel with interchangeable panels should you wish to add a pop of colour.

While the 1.5-litre kettle capacity is lower than some, its patented unique-shaped spout makes pouring your cuppa quick and simple, without unwelcome splashes or drips. The concealed element and removable limescale filter are also easy to look after and maintain, making it a great kettle for hard water areas.

The matching Dualit Architect Toaster is available in a choice of two-slice or four-slice models, with the latter offering additional flexibility via independent temperature settings. We love the bagel setting that toasts one side while simply warming the other, and the ‘Peek and Pop’ option, that allows you to check your toast midway through the cycle without cancelling it completely. 

If you’re overhauling your kitchen and are happy to splash out on a truly iconic design that matches the aesthetic of the brand’s famous fridge freezer, the 1950s style Smeg kettle and toaster set comes in a choice of nine different shades – from the muted pastel blue and green shades to bolder choices such as baby pink and red. 

Whilst they undoubtedly look great out on display, they also have some impressive functionality too. The Smeg Kettle has a 1.7-litre capacity, with seven temperature settings so you can adapt to the drink of your choice. There’s even a keep warm function – handy for busy parents who can be easily distracted once the kettle has boiled. 

While some reviewers reported inconsistent toasting, the majority praised the extra-wide toaster slots and the bagel function, which toasts the cut side of the bagel while simply warming the other. If you prefer to prepare more toast in one session, however, it may be best to opt for the slightly dearer four-slice alternative. 

If your kitchen is less spacious and more bijou in style, the size of some kettles and toasters may be enough to put you off thanks to their risk of cluttering your countertops and taking up valuable space. 

This small but perfectly formed kettle and toaster combo from Sage has packed some great features into a much smaller footprint, making them ideal for those who are more limited on space.

We love the combination of stainless steel and glass on the 1-litre Sage Compact Kettle. While its maximum four-cup capacity is best suited to small groups than large gatherings, you get a clear view of the contents at all times, helping you reduce water wastage by only boiling what you need.

While it doesn’t come cheap, the complimenting Sage Smart Toaster can accommodate pretty much every toasting need. From bread and bagels to hot cross buns and pastries, the extra-wide slots produce consistent browning. We love the aptly named ‘a bit more’ and ‘quick look’ features, which allow you to get the perfect toast, whatever your preferences, and mean you can minimise the risk of having to throw away inedible, burnt toast in your kitchen bin. 

If you’re a little more limited on budget, but don’t want to sacrifice functionality, you can’t go wrong with these affordable digital appliances from ASDA.

While it’s a little noisier than some during use, the ASDA GDK101B-22 Digital Kettle boils impressively fast, with variable heat settings to ensure the perfect temperature for your tea or coffee. It has a capacity of 1.5 litres – however, we do wish the water volume gauge was visible from the outside to avoid wasting water and energy. 

With a matching sleek, minimalist design, the ASDA Digital Two-Slice Toaster makes the ideal accompaniment to the kettle. The digital countdown timer is a huge plus point, allowing even the most impatient of users to count down the seconds until their toast is ready. It doesn’t perform quite as well as the kettle, however, with some users reporting uneven or inconsistent browning across both sides of their bread.