Kettle Recommendation

Is there such a thing? My white kettle is Asda's cheapest and can't fault it!

Hi shysal. I also have a metal white kettle but she wants a stainless steel.

Stainless steel will show finger prints.
A coloured one is her best option, in your position I would stop looking for what I believe is a wild goose chase!!

We have a lovely pretty patterned one from Laura Ashley . White , not silver though .

A satin finish stainless steel does not show marks.

Apologies for sneaking in a kettle related question of my own ... but where does one find a kettle that doesn't sound like a jet engine taking off when it is heating up? Mine clatters so loudly I can't hear myself think.

Thank you all for your replies. The one she has now does not show marks. But it is very old and now leaks. Unfortunately they no longer sell the same brand. I think she purchased it from Dixon's. So you can see how long ago.

I've gone right off stainless steel - in any shape or form. The dishwasher door, some drawer fronts and the cooker hood are a real pain to clean. Fingerprints and water marks quickly cause a tarnishing that can only be removed with metal polish - and life is just too short. I like the look of it when it's shiny - but that's a rare event.

My hob kettle is black enamel and the Breville hotcup dispenser (ideal for 1 or 2 mugs) is black and matt silver plastic.

I have a Breville kettle, it does need a wipe but it doesn't really show the marks.

There are other retailers available but this is the best picture!
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The matching toaster looks good but, like all toasters, is rather temperamental.

I’m very fond of my Morphy Richards kettle and matching toaster.

My Cheap and cheerful ‘Logic’. Kettle

Asda cheap grey kettle here. Lid now starting to show wear from the steam after several years. Will renew with another cheap Asda - one of their fancier ones but still cheap.

I have just bought a beautiful powder blue one from Swan and the toaster, mug tree, kitchen roll holder and bin. My treats on moving house.

BB I do love that new powder blue colourway I bet they look really smart in your new house.

The satin stainless Steel ones are better than the plain but both shown some marks. Another vote for cheap and cheerful Logic as mine has far outlasted more expensive ones.

Retread

A satin finish stainless steel does not show marks.

Apologies for sneaking in a kettle related question of my own ... but where does one find a kettle that doesn't sound like a jet engine taking off when it is heating up? Mine clatters so loudly I can't hear myself think.

Hi Retread try Russel Hobbs Quiet kettle. and descale your kettle often.
I have a kitchen -through -lounge so it was important because I do love my ☕️

I don't know how much you want to spend but I love this one:
www.dualit.com/products/classic-kettle?variant=45445502435639

It is cheaper elsewhere. I have had the polished version for years now and admire it every time I use it! (Sad I know).

Thank you all for your replies.

BigBertha1 when I left my husband in 2007 I bought all the Swan baby blue set myself. Even the microwave and canisters. Obviously a different design then. I loved mine too and had for about 10 years. Then I went with white and grey.

Notspaghetti I will show my daughter that one later today. Thank you.

Callistemon21 I will show my daughter that one too later. It looks lovely.

I have a Breville kettle too, the best one I’ve ever had, it’s quiet and quick to boil.

LadyGracie

I have a Breville kettle too, the best one I’ve ever had, it’s quiet and quick to boil.

Yes, I should have said, it's quiet and quick to boil.

With having the temperature displayed too, you can check that it's 100C for tea and 85C for coffee (who knew that coffee should be brewed at 85C?!)

We’ve got a Dualit, the round dumpy one. Just about the only ones that can be repaired and can survive our hard water.

I don’t understand why most folk have a huge kettle. Having stayed in hotels with small kettles, I investigated and have used a small kettle for many years. I think it’s one litre and a Breville. But other brands do small too.

My kettle has a gauge which shows me when I am boiling just enough for one or two cups of tea.

I have a dualit and kitchen aid in the cupboard but actually use an Italian kettle for the hob, because i love the style. It matches my oil can.