KENWOOD 0W21011137 ZJM811PU Mesmerine Stainless Steel Rich Plum Jug Kettle, 1.6L Capacity, Pink/Purple

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Dome-shaped kettles look more like traditional stovetop models. Electric dome kettles often have lift-off lids, which can be a bit more fiddly than flip-top models to use, and these kettles usually have a smaller water capacity. Their handles are often located on top, too. If you're fussy about how brown it gets (hey, no judgement here), look for machines with adjustable shade settings. Whatever your cup of tea (or coffee), we’ve done the hard work for you, scouring the Mumsnet forums and beyond to find the best kettle. This is a single-temperature kettle which doesn’t make an audible noise, but a light illuminates on the base to show when it’s boiling. The base feels a little lightweight and flimsy compared to the kettle, but it’s adequate. Kenwood Mesmerine Jug Kettle review: Performance

Breville kettles also come highly recommended and, while none of them made our final cut, we also heard lots of good things about De’Longhi during our research process. Most kettles have removable, washable anti-scale water filters that sit at the base of the spout. 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.

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This sturdy stainless steel and plastic cordless jug sits on a square base unit and offers four different temperature settings (100, 90, 80 and 70 degrees) and there’s a keep-warm function so you don’t have to reboil water. The kettle beeps when you turn it on and to let you know when it’s boiled too, just in case you forget. But before making your all-important choice, here’s a handy guide on the features to look out for: What makes a good kettle? Weight: It’s also worth thinking about the weight of the kettle when full. Most of us have no problem lifting a full kettle, but if you suffer with arthritis or carpal tunnel, for example, lifting a heavy kettle can be really difficult and you'll want to go for a lightweight or smaller model.

It's double-walled so it’s never too hot to touch - a boon in a kitchen with children about, and its safety credentials are top-notch. It’s got cord storage, a 360-degree, non-slip base and a soft-touch handle that won’t slip in your hands. With five years’ experience as a homes writer, Charley now writes for Good Housekeeping, Country Living and House Beautiful but has also previously worked in print for an architecture magazine.Integrated cord storage keeps everything tidy and safe, and it’s very easy to use. Not only is it lightweight (ideal if you have weak wrists), it also sits on a 360-degree base, which is handy if you’re left-handed or live with a leftie as you can swivel it to wherever you want it to sit.

Not only that, its minimum fill is 250ml: ideal for a standard-sized mug. You may lose a little time taking off the lid to fill, though; there’s no convenient flip-top version here.As a mum of two, she’s always on the lookout for products that make life easier at home and loves putting gadgets and appliances to the test to highlight best buys for families. Why you can trust us