Have been asked to buy a “cool kettle and toaster” for a 20-something. Help

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First home. Offered to buy something useful. Was asked for cool toaster and kettle. I am paralysed - I think I remember having views on these sorts of things in my 20s (nobody wanted an eternal beau granny kettle did they) but I’m not up with trends in kettle design now. Have looked and there is a vast range. Please post links of suggestions - assume money no object - obv it is but I’m just interested in aesthetics at the moment. Ta very much!

What about something like this?

Smeg is overrated, particularly large appliances (eyes useless Smeg fridge freezer that we inherited). Plus the overt branding, even on a kettle, won't be to everyone's taste.

I'd ask about colours and materials, then go from there. Dualit is great for longevity as everything can be mended, plus it looks good.

No he wasn’t. If you’ve ever seen Red Dwarf smeg is used instead of swearing e.g. calling someone a smeghead

I have a Sage kettle which I love. I’d struggle without a temperature control kettle now. Are they into coffee at all? If they are then a temperature controlled gooseneck kettle would probably be appreciated.

We have a glass kettle and toaster. The kettle lights up when boiling, and you can see the toast changing colour too lol.
The best part is that it matches any kitchen as there’s no colour.

Can I just say get a 4 piece toaster.
It may seem odd, but the couple will appreciate not having to wait and it is only a few quid more.

My friend also has a kettle, one that connects to the Wi-Fi and will turn it's self on.

All kettles boil the same. Toast varies. So the toaster is the important bit.

Dualit for toaster every time. And by every time I mean you will get a cool classic which you will never have to replace (assuming you buy a 'proper' SS Dualit and not something from their cheap ranges which is not made by them.

Something like this. https://www.dualit.com/products/combi-21 I posted the one with the sandwich thingy because my only regret is not having bought one with this utility, 30 years ago. Toaster still looks brand new, has had one element replaced in all that time (a DIY task I believe).

If you want the best toast in the world and budget really is no object, ditch the electric kettle and just buy an AGA, by the way.....

Came here to recommend Alessi Plisse range too. I have it in the black and it gets lots of compliments.

I'd ask for colour and material preferences. If you have hard water, plastic and glass are an arse. Perhaps you could add a large bag of citric acid for cleaning the kettle!

My DS bought the same but in cream. Very retro. He told me he stood and smiled at them ever morning for the first few weeks, he loved them so much! But depends whether they like retro or not.

I'd send them pics of various ones within your budget and get them to choose.

I came here to suggest this. We recently got this and everyone who has seen it has loved it!

I love Pylones, but am mid 40s so suspect it's not cool 😂 https://www.pylones.com/en/electric-kettle-/9614-gift-stylish-electric-kettle-byzance-jardin-fleuri.html?_gl=113j48e9_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwoa2xBhACEiwA1sb1BKxja00_es_LvJeYx_tf9k9uwNPsJkWu9q53PaRxGS7HNG8gfLvOdRoCgKcQAvD_BwE

Be careful about the kettle, I recently brought a cheap new one and everything tasted of melting plastic. I took it back and replaced it with a vektra vacuum kettle which I had before.

I would consider a dualit toaster or maybe ritterwerk

Smeg, i always say if im burgled they can take anything but please leave my kettle and toaster. Said in jest of course.

Love my Smeg ❤️

Classic Dualit in silver?

I saw these yesterday and absolutely love them but it looks like my own Dualit kettle / toaster would survive Armageddon so I have no excuse to buy!

Hay Sowden in blue is the most beautiful toaster ever, but it sadly doesn’t toast the whole slice of bread (it’s clearly designed solely for artisanal sourdough). The kettles are a bit boring in comparison too.

Hay Sowden in blue is the most beautiful toaster ever, but it sadly doesn’t toast the whole slice of bread

As my mother used to say "Aw fur coat , nae knickers"

That sounds cool in not the way OP meant.

I bought a Dualit lite 2 slot toaster from Harts Of Stur for about £70 and we love it. It had a bagel function so only toasts the cut side and not the shiny outside. Also works very well for hot cross buns.
I've not bought any of their kettles as we have a gas hob whistle one, but they have several which look nice, and you can coordinate them with the toaster.

Kettles

Toaster

Dualit architect are classic

My daughter has just bought this set for her new house. She is v cool and tells me she is ‘obsessed’ with them!

Didn’t show pic!

oh LIKE this 2+1 slot toaster. Verrry nice. Small kitchen so going for 2 slot but this is a nice compromise and who doesn't love a toasty.
So for reasons of rhe environment which makes me ditch plastics, and longevity without mad branding, plus this toaster I think dualit classic kettle toaster combo is going to get the nod and I'm pretty sure that will meet with approval. I tried to get a steer but was just told "surprise us" so I am sure they will be met with much pleasure!

I love you nest of vipers, thank you all

Ha thats the one my daughter said she was 'in love' with, I will tell her it sadly is shite