This Unassuming Appliance Can Make Your Kitchen Feel More Fun
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You have created the perfect kitchen aesthetic—country chic, modern, sleek, traditional, simple, or perhaps rustic? But this carefully planned out aesthetic is quickly marred by an unsightly silver appliance.
Thankfully, one company has transformed our kitchen counters forever: Smeg. The world-famous Italian home appliance manufacturer has been committed to bringing everyday objects to life since its launch in 1948.
Not only are the brand's appliances functional, durable, and safe but ever so easy on the eye, adding a pop of colour and cool to any counter. Smeg has a broad selection of stylish appliances both large and small, ranging from ovens, fridges, wine cellars and dishwashers to blenders, juicers, toasters and of course, their fan favourite…the kettle.
Smeg's coveted range of '50s style kettles offers a stainless-steel body, 1.7-litre capacity (that’s 7 cups), and a cordless base so it can be positioned wherever without messy cords. Yes, please! Not only that, but the kettles come in a variety of colours, including cream, white, black, red, pink, and pastel blue or green.
And while they certainly don’t come cheap, fans of Smeg swear that these kettles are worth the money. With an overwhelming amount of 5-star reviews, it’s clear that they are worth the money.
Why Smeg Kettles are Worth It
The Look: They look great on any bench top and can easily coordinate with any kitchen decor.
The Temperature: Unlike your standard kettle, the Smeg versions offer variable temperature settings. This means you can finally brew your tea at the right temperature, or heat water up without bringing it to a full boil.
No Cords: The Smeg kettle features a cordless design, which means no award plugging/ unplugging to pour your morning cuppa.
Quiet: May reviewers note the Smeg kettles seem to be more quiet than the average one. Perfect for those morning when you wake up early and want to turn on the kettle without waking the whole house up.
Large Capacity: Smeg kettles have a 1.7 litre capacity. This is great for those who have large families, and comes in handy when boiling large amounts of water—like when making pasta.
What Reviewers Say
“Love the look of this kettle and that it is made of steel - no plastic. Performs well and has a large capacity.” - Deb13Price
“I have had my Smeg kettle for 7 months now and it’s just the kettle for my kitchen. So effective and quiet! But most of all just so stunning in my new kitchen!” - Jessie24
“The Smeg range are beautiful and practical. The attention to detail and function is obvious. You can have everything in your kitchen coordinated.” - Jojo
Our Favourite Smeg Kettles
Have we convinced you yet? Have a look at some of our favourite Smeg kettles.
smeg, retro style kettle in pastel blue ($249)
smeg, retro style kettle in pastel pink ($249)
smeg, retro style kettle in white ($249)
Dolce & Gabbana X Smeg
Just when you thought these appliances couldn’t get any more stylish, think again. Dolce & Gabbana and Smeg have joined forces to create a range of small appliances that can double as standalone works of art.
The line is called "Sicily is my love" and is comprised of toasters, citrus juicers, coffee machines, kettles, blenders, stand mixers and slow juicers. Each appliance is decorated with gold lemons, citrus fruits, bright red cherries and prickly pears, with colours and motifs that capture the essence of Sicily.
These top-of-the-line appliances are so chic that they even made it into Kris Jenner’s gift bags at the family’s annual Christmas Eve Party.
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Below are a few of the range’s appliances that are guaranteed to add a little fun and flair to your kitchen:
Smeg, Dolce & Gabbana Long Slot 4 Slice Toaster ($999)
This Sicilian-inspired, colourfully designed four-slice toaster includes a removable crumb tray, anti-slip feet, six variable browning levels and three pre-set programs: Bagel, Defrost, and Reheat.
smeg, Dolce & Gabbana Kettle - Sicily is my Love ($899)
The Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana Kettle is covered in colourful artwork inspired by Sicilian cart hand-paint traditions. The kettle has a 1.7L capacity, a 360-degree swivel base, anti-slip feet, and auto shut-off at 100-degrees Celsius.
Smeg, Dolce & Gabbana blender ($899)
The Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana blender is covered in bright floral motifs and lively colours and is powered with an 800W direct drive motor. Perfect for mixing your morning smoothie in style.
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Author Bio:
Jennifer Palframan
Jen is a South Africa born, Sydney-based lifestyle writer and blogger. She is a long-time word lover and storyteller—passionate about travel, tech, fashion, and food.
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