Six of the best

This distinctive design is an arty addition to any kitchen

Electric bird kettle, £120
By Michael Graves for Alessi
From Heal’s
08700 240 780, heals.co.uk Photograph: Full Stop Photography/Guardian

This old-fashioned stove option is suitable for any hob

La Cor kettle, £38
From Labour and Wait
020-7729 6253, labourandwait.co.uk Photograph: Full Stop Photography/Guardian

Whistling hob kettle, also in black and almond

Prestige hob kettle, £30
From John Lewis
08456 049 049, johnlewis.co.uk Photograph: Full Stop Photography/Guardian

Can save up to 35% more energy than a standard kettle

Energy sense kettle, £40
From Kenwood
02392 476 000, kenwood.co.uk Photograph: Full Stop Photography/Guardian

A non-drip spout and a rubberised handle are just some of its many features

Magimix polished stainless steel kettle, £60
From Debenhams
08445 61 61 61, debenhams.com Photograph: Full Stop Photography/Guardian

With its rapid boil, this is a good budget buy

Stylo satin kettle, £20
By Russell Hobbs
From Asda
0500 100 055, asda.com Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian