Great counter-top appliances that also look good

Smeg's 50s retro-style coffee machine is made to be shown off, £179.95

Many small appliances, from toasters to food processors, are ugly little things. When you use these items regularly and you have no choice, but to keep them on show on your worktop, try to look for models that both function well and look good. Smeg's latest range of small electrical appliances have the looks and the brains.

Dualit Classic Copper kettle, £145, John Lewis

With its discreet base, this stylish jug kettle will look at home ​​on any worktop.

KitchenAid Artisan blender, £179, John Lewis

And who wouldn't want this retro-style KitchenAid blender out on display? And tomato red is not the only colour option.

Kenwood Turin Collection toaster in polished stainless steel, £49.99, Amaroni Home

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Or this sleek toaster?

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