3 OF A KIND... INNOVATIVE TAPS

For busy kitchens, a tap that delivers filtered and chilled still, semi-sparkling and sparkling water as well as hot and cold is a good investment. A compact cooling unit fits underneath the sink.

L Spout Blue Home System, £2,039, Grohe

This multifunction mixer tap offers hot and cold water alongside filtered cold and 80°-98° steaming hot. The spout and body stay cool and the unit fits under the sink.

Pronteau 4 in 1 Province chrome monobloc, £1,299, Abode

Ditch the kettle and invest in a tap that dispenses filtered water up to 98°. Ideal for hot drinks and cooking, it has an anti-scald lock and a 2.4L tank capacity.

Aquitaine mini instant hot tap in chrome, £899.88, Perrin & Rowe