A kettle is definitely not one of the most exciting purchases you will make when you move into your first home, but it is an essential one. We had originally bought a supermarket's own-brand kettle, toaster, microwave, etc, just for ease and value, but after about 6 months it was definitely time to upgrade to something better. The Breville VKJ115 is a good quality kettle, which is clearly well-made. It won't blow the budget at around 15-20 pounds, but will do exactly what you need it to (boil a couple of litres of water) whilst not looking like a tacky plastic mess. It does look smart, and blends in nicely to a modern kitchen. Another key ...  Read the complete review