I'm taking Paul Hollywood's lead when it comes to choosing the most stylish kettle and toaster - the colour scheme will never date

The best small kitchen appliances are those that balance functionality with a stylish exterior. It can sometimes be tricky to find, but one tastemaker who has it nailed is renowned celebrity chef, Paul Hollywood. I spoke to him for the release of his latest cookbook, where he revealed he uses the Smeg cream kettle and toaster to keep his brews coming thick and fast.

There's a tricky line to balance when choosing one of the best kettles and toaster for your home. Do you go with a statement shade to contrast your kitchen cabinetry or keep it classic with a pared-back colour scheme?

Whether you have a traditional kitchen idea or a more contemporary scheme, like Paul Hollywood, I'm here to wave the flag for a classic appliance colour that stands the test of time.

Smeg's cream kettle and toaster has a slight 50s style which looks effortlessly stylish sat on your worktop, so you don't need to worry about unsightly appliances ruining your layout.

When I spoke to Paul for the launch of his latest cookbook, 'Celebrate', we spoke all about his 5 kitchen essentials to have in your arsenal, he mentioned one of them was his kettle. A kettle has long been a staple in any kitchen, but with many of the latest kitchen trends focusing on curated clutter and lived-in cooking spaces, finding a kettle that looks super chic on display is just as crucial.

'I really like some of the Smeg stuff,' Paul explained. 'I did buy a toaster and a kettle from Smeg because I like the creamy white color, and it went really well in the kitchen. I like things looking like uniform, you know?'

I can't help but agree. There's something about having matching appliances in a kitchen that looks so much more considered, like they're a thought-out design feature as opposed to a solely functional purchase.

Smeg is known for its timeless appliances that have a retro touch, so you can easily continue the cream theme with the matching expresso machine, blender, and stand mixer.

You don't need to worry about matching cream appliances to a kitchen colour scheme either - warm neutrals go with just about any design, whether your cabinets are an equally pale shade or a statement navy or green hue.

Would you follow Paul's lead or do you have another favourite kettle and toaster duo that has caught your eye?