Looks sleek and does a nice job toasting. Strangely, this toaster makes an audible sound when not in use. I actually returned the first one I bought as I thought it was defective because of that audible noise, but when I received the replacement, it too has the same really low pitched almost hissing sound. I like the toaster enough to keep it anyway - it does a really nice job toasting (and my husband can't even hear it - the sound is that low) I'd still recommend it.