Every kitchen in the UK is different, but almost every single kitchen has two vital items: a kettle and a toaster.
In fact, I’m willing to wager that the kettle is the most popular kitchen appliance in the UK. How could it not be? Can you imagine the shame of not being able to offer someone a cup of tea? What would the neighbours say?!
For me, both my kettle and toaster are essential items, used multiple times through the day, so they need to work well, be well made and look great. They’re the criteria I kept in mind when testing out Breville’s Impressions 4-Slice Toaster and 1.7L Jug Kettle.
As you can see, I was able to tick off the ‘looks great’ criteria as soon as I unboxed the items.
The shape of both appliances is visually pleasing, with glossy paint laid over sweeping curves with subtle grooves and accents of polished chrome.
There’s a modern country kitchen feel to the Vanilla Cream tones, but both the toaster and kettle are also available White, Black, Venetian Red or Damson, so there’s an option to fit well in any kitchen.
Breville Impressions 1.7L Jug Kettle.
Tea is practically sacred in our household, from my morning cup of green tea, to the lemon and ginger that gets me through til lunchtime, to the cup of peppermint I enjoy after dinner and the camomile I curl up on the sofa with, my love of tea keeps my kettle very busy indeed.
A big plus point with the Breville Impressions 1.7L Jug Kettle (RRP £43.98 or £38.99 from Breville.co.uk) is the lid, which lifts off easily – no hinge to battle with.
Another handy feature is the fill gauge, which has markings on both sides of the transparent window so it’s easy to see what you’re doing whatever hand you’re using to fill it up – it’s the little things.
It holds up to 8 cups of water – more than enough for most family’s needs, and 3 cups worth of water – out family standard requirement of a morning – boils in just…drumroll please…93 seconds. Not bad.
Going from my previous kettle to this one, I can say that the Breville is certainly faster, and anything that cuts the time it takes between me craving a cup of tea and drinking a cup of tea is bound to be high in my estimation.
One more little thing: it pours well, even when full – no more soaking the hob when filling a saucepan!
Breville Impressions 4-Slice Toaster
I’m not sure what the record in our house is for ‘most toast needed to be toasted at once’, but with four toast residents, it’s definitely in double figures.
As such, we’re very much in need of a lovely looking toaster that can easily accommodate 4 slices of bread (or crumpets, or bagels…) and toast them quickly and evenly. The Breville Impressions 4-Slice Toaster (RRP £43.98 or £38.99 from Breville.co.uk) delivers on both fronts.
There’s a browning dial on the toaster, as you’d expect, but the handiest function is that you can pull the toast up without having to cancel the whole thing.
Not only that, but the same function means you can lift the cage up super high – so no more fishing around for small items or playing ‘whizz it into the air and try to catch it’. Game changer.
And should the worst happen in the morning – forgettng your toast so it’s gets cold *gasp* the Breville Impressions Toaster has a handy little button to give your toast a fresh burst of heat without burning.
Overall, this a fab pair of essential kitchen appliances. I’m really happy with them, and they’ve happily taken up residence on our kitchen counter.
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Ariel says
24 January, 2018 at 11.55pmI love the toasters that toast 4 pieces of bread at a time. It is seriously the best invention. I will have to try the kettle, looks really neat!
Emily Leary says
25 January, 2018 at 10.50pmYes, so handy. And yes do check out the kettle – it’s lovely.
Tee Simpson says
22 January, 2018 at 8.06pmI have this set in black and love it. Well worth the moneu
Emily Leary says
23 January, 2018 at 12.37pmI bet it looks super stylish in black too!
Tee Simpson says
23 January, 2018 at 8.33pmYes its so nice
Elizabeth O says
20 January, 2018 at 10.44pmI love love the look of these appliances, so classy and stylish! A 4 piece toaster is a must for our family. I will check them out :)
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.30pmIt’s such a lovely set and a 4-slice toaster is perfect for busy breakfast times!
Amanda says
20 January, 2018 at 5.43pmThe fact that you can reheat your toast without burning it is genius! I love that and it is so helpful! The look of the appliances look awesome. They would go with anything!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.36pmIt’s brilliant isn’t it. I love that little feature!
Nati says
19 January, 2018 at 11.25pmI love the vintage vibe of these appliances! They are a bit large for my kitchen but I bet they’d be perfect for a large family!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.16pmOh they’re absolutely perfect for a busy family kitchen!
Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook says
19 January, 2018 at 10.29pmThey have a great retro look to them.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.16pmThey’re gorgeous aren’t they? :)
mily jain says
19 January, 2018 at 5.46pmLove the design of both the products…use both these products regularly so definitely going to look for them when i need to replace my existing ones..
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.39pmThe’re a really fab pair of appliances!
Ellie Plummer says
19 January, 2018 at 4.00pmI love the colour of that toaster and kettle, they look super stylish and modern. I’m hoping to move out soon so this is great inspo.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.56pmIt’s a lovely set and perfect for adding a stylish touch to your kitchen!
Karrie Frost says
19 January, 2018 at 3.13pmWhat a great looking toaster and kettle. I love how they are both vintage and modern looking at the same time.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.17pmThey’re perfect for adding a stylish touch to any kitchen!
Sue Tanya Mchorgh says
19 January, 2018 at 2.22pmOooh look at technology! Very nice. I am in need of a new toaster so this is awesome.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.52pmThis one is a really great option!
Shubhada Bhide says
19 January, 2018 at 2.16pmWow!! That is pretty cool set. I think I needed this for my daily lives. lol!! I really like that 4 slice bread toaster perfect for my family.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.40pmA 4-slice toaster is amazing for busy family breakfasts!
Nicole Flint says
19 January, 2018 at 1.55pmI love how this set looks! It matches your kitchen and is so chic! I need to check out the tea kettle. I have been looking for one for months now!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.41pmI’d definitely recommend checking this one out. I really love it!
Jodi Major says
19 January, 2018 at 1.00pmFashion and function. I’ve considered a 4 slice toaster lately as my children have been invading my morning pre-work kitchen space as they get older. I’ll have to check this one out!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.41pmHaha, I know the feeling! This is perfect for those busy breakfast times.
rachael lalji says
19 January, 2018 at 12.07pmI,ve just got a new kitchen so am looking for new appliances to add . This is perfect . Thank you for the recommendation
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.18pmYou’re very welcome!:)
Deb B. says
19 January, 2018 at 8.17amThese appliances are definitely must-haves for the kitchen. I love how they coordinate and look so sleek and modern. We’re big tea drinkers too, and we all have learned to wait patiently for our toast – so a four slice toaster would be perfect!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.32pmThey’re perfect for adding a stylish touch to any kitchen and a 4-slice toaster is a game changer for busy breakfast times!
Ithfifi says
18 January, 2018 at 7.22pmThese look cute, they sort of remind me of a retro look, I love it! You are right, as a Brit not having a kettle goes into the same catagory as hell for me. I love the toaster, this would be great for a family house!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.33pmIt’s such a lovely set and perfect for busy family homes!
Alaina Monster says
18 January, 2018 at 6.28pmI love the colour of this set! I need this toaster in my life. I have 4 littles, and my 2 slice-er just isn’t cutting it anymore.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.19pmA 4-slice toaster is a real game changer and perfect for busy breakfast times!
Calleigh says
18 January, 2018 at 4.41pmI have a couple of Breville products at home and these sets look so amazing and stylish. These are perfect accessories for my newly renovated kitchen.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.08pmIt’s such a lovely set isn’t it. Perfect for adding a stylish touch to your kitchen :)
EmpowerandHelp says
18 January, 2018 at 3.12pm4 slice toaster looks great and time saver for busy mornings or weekends
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.05pmThey’re an absolute life saver for busy breakfast times!
Cia Black says
18 January, 2018 at 2.01pmI am in love with the look of these two, they have a vintagey (not a word I know) feel. Even though I usually go for small appliances with color, I’m really like the muted look.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.09pmIt’s such a gorgeous set isn’t it!
Shell says
18 January, 2018 at 12.48pmThat kettle sounds super amazing and convenient to have in the kitchen! I totally need to get one of those for my house!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.55pmIt has some brilliant features which I really love! I’d definitely recommend it :)
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
18 January, 2018 at 10.04amThis set looks so stylish! I’m always forgetting toast when it’d done so the extra heat burst is a fab idea!
Emily Leary says
18 January, 2018 at 10.57amYes! I’m really pleased with them both.
Emily Terrell says
18 January, 2018 at 5.03amBesides being great for larger families, I absolutely love the vintage look they have. Reminds me of the 40-50’s style I think.
Emily Leary says
18 January, 2018 at 11.18amYes, that’s a really good description!
Danasia Fantastic says
18 January, 2018 at 12.39amThe style of the toaster and kettle is so chic and fits the decor of your kitchen.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.15pmIt’s such a lovely set isn’t it!
hannah says
18 January, 2018 at 12.00amI’m looking for a new toaster so may just have a look at this one as it looks great
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.10pmA 4-slice toaster is a real game changer!
Tennille M. says
17 January, 2018 at 11.25pmI love the old school style with modern flare. It truly compliments the kitchen decor. A must tool for any family who enjoys toast.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.15pmIt’s such a lovely set and perfect for busy breakfast times!
Laura Dove says
17 January, 2018 at 11.18pmOh we LOVED our Breville toaster but it broke last year (my mum stuck a knife in it….grrr!!) and now I feel resentful every time our crappy toaster burns my toast, hah! I love how stylish these are!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.14pmOh no, what a shame. No one wants burnt toast!
Sarah Ann says
17 January, 2018 at 10.19pmLove the four slice toaster (I’m getting by with a two slice one just now and not great when there’s a toast queue) and the kettle is beautiful too.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.11pmA 4-slice toaster is a real game changer and great for busy kitchens!
Kerry says
17 January, 2018 at 10.06pmOooh, these look lovely… tea and toast (and malt loaf, and crumpets, and raisin and cinnamon bagels are our breakfast staples and I can this pair looking rather fine on our kitchen counter too!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.12pmIt’s a lovely set isn’t it! Perfect for adding a stylish touch to an kitchen :)
Louise says
17 January, 2018 at 9.32pmI love the colour and they look so vintage looking even though new items to buy! I love toasters and this looks like a sturdy one!
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.04pmIt’s such a lovely set :)
Joanna says
17 January, 2018 at 5.25pmI have actually bought my toaster and my kettle together when I moved into a new house so yeah, I guess they are the appliances that can’t miss from any kitchen. The 4 slices toaster is great when you are making breakfast and you want to have everyone’s toast ready in the same time.
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.03pm4-slice toasters are brilliant for busy breakfast times aren’t they!
Kara Guppy says
17 January, 2018 at 4.18pmI lust after these everytime I go to John Lewis but my current ones are still working fine at the moment
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.03pmAt least you know where to go when the time comes!
emma white says
17 January, 2018 at 3.40pmoh these look rather stylish and modern, I am in the process of decorating and the kitchen is to do so may have to keep these in mind
Emily Leary says
22 January, 2018 at 2.01pmIt’s a really lovely set. Perfect for adding a stylish touch to your kitchen!
Yeah Lifestyle says
17 January, 2018 at 12.12pmThese look amazing, every kitchen definitely needs a toaster and kettle! Your toasts looks amazing as well
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 1.59pmIt’s such a lovely set :)
Nichola - Globalmouse says
17 January, 2018 at 10.30amThat is a lovely set and we eat a huge amount of toast in our family so love the idea of having a 4 slice toaster.
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 1.57pmA 4-slice toaster is a real game changer for families!
Rhian Westbury says
17 January, 2018 at 10.04amI don’t use my kettle that much as neither me or my boyfriend are tea/ coffee drinkers but I do think a 4 slice toaster would be really useful x
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.22amA 4-slice toaster is a real game changer!
Ali Rost says
17 January, 2018 at 4.32amWhere was this when I was a young mom with kids at home? I would have loved to have had a toaster that did four slices all at once. It seemed I was always making toast, whether it be a carrier for pb & j or cinnamon sugar, it didn’t matter. Plus, I love the colors it comes in. x
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.26amThat’s so true. 4-slice toasters are absolutely perfect for busy breakfast times!
melissa says
16 January, 2018 at 9.38pmI actually need a need toaster and kettle! The design of these is lovely
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.27amThey’re gorgeous aren’t they!
Sarah Bailey says
16 January, 2018 at 8.52pmHow nice do they both look! I love the texture on the kettle, makes it look really different and stand out a bit from the crowd. If we need to rebuy anytime soon I may just have to think about these.
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.29amThey add a really stylish touch to any kitchen!
Ashton Gibbs says
16 January, 2018 at 2.05pmI use my kettle and toaster daily, without fail! These really do look great! Must be so handy being able to do four slices at once, too… I don’t have that luxury, haha! x
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.30amThey’re gorgeous aren’t they and a 4-slice toaster is a real game changer!
Lauren @ Inspire Create Educate says
16 January, 2018 at 1.18pmThe toaster would be handy in our house, I hate having to put my fingers (or worse, a utensil!) into the toaster to get out anything smaller than usual.
Your kitchen is beautiful!
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.38amThank you! It’s actually the studio kitchen I use for filming all my new YouTube stuff. I love it!
Mayah Camara says
16 January, 2018 at 1.03pmGreat post!! A lot of people make kitchen utensils an after thought. I love the vintage style of these and ow they can add some character to the room. I hadn’t heard of the brand so i’ll be sure to check them out!
Emily Leary says
17 January, 2018 at 10.31amIt’s a gorgeous set isn’t it and adds a really stylish touch to any kitchen!
Sarah says
16 January, 2018 at 9.38amI need a new toaster. Might have to look at these ones!
Emily Leary says
16 January, 2018 at 11.20amI’d definitely recommend them. They’re really great!