Best for the countertop
KitchenAid K400 Artisan This eye-catching blender comes in a range of colours, including candy apple red and pistachio, so it’ll stand out on your countertop. (With a weighty body and glass jug, this machine is a bit too hefty to move in and out of a cupboard.) We like the high-quality design and small extra touches, like being able to have the handle on the right or left, depending on your dominant hand. Available from Harts of Stur (£262.95), John Lewis & Partners (£299)