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Best Design · Kettles
Smeg KLF03 Retro Kettle
Smeg's 50s-style kettle comes in a wide range of colours and is built from stainless steel. It's a design piece first, but it's a perfectly good kettle too.
- Brand
- Smeg
- Best for
- Statement kitchens
- Price range
- Premium
- Our score
- 8.0/10
Our take
You buy the Smeg KLF03 because you love the look, and it's hard not to. It's sturdily built, and the soft-opening lid and anti-slip feet are thoughtful touches.
It's not the quickest or the most feature-packed, but it boils reliably and looks great doing it.
Key specifications
| Capacity | 1.7 litres |
|---|---|
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Features | Soft-opening lid, removable limescale filter, 360-degree base |
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Gorgeous retro design
- Many colour options
- Solid stainless steel build
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavier than plastic kettles
- No temperature control on this model
Verdict
Smeg's 50s-style kettle comes in a wide range of colours and is built from stainless steel. It's a design piece first, but it's a perfectly good kettle too. It earns our Best Design award in our guide to the best kettles.
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