I absolutely love this kettle. It's so sleek and stylish and looks great in my kitchen. The chrome effect with the glass looks so classy, and I love the fact that it's illuminated as it boils. It boils alot quicker than my old kettle, therefore saving me more electricity. The Brita filter, much to my surprise, really does make a difference. You can taste, and see, the difference between the Brita filtered water and the non filtered standard kettles. No more scummy bits floating in my cups of tea! I highly recommend this kettle.