The ultimate mod-con list

Plasma TV - Hitachi 32PD3000 32 Inch widescreen, £1,995

US-style fridge - Smeg FAB32P4 Fridge Freezer, £1,299

DVD player - Sony DVPNS330, £99.50

Gas barbecue - Weber Genesis Silver A, £399

Garden furniture - Colston table and 4 Weston chairs, £995

Bread maker - Antony Worral Thompson BR8L, £69

Ice cream maker - Magimix 11048 Le Glacier, £49.50

Coffee maker - Gaggia Nespresso Automat, £495

Hammer drill - Bosch PSB X-cel, £99.98.

Vertical clamp - Wm550 workmate, £64.98

Microwave - Panasonic combination, £219

George Foreman Double Champion Grill - £99.50

Toaster - Dualit Vario Super, 2-slice, £109

Food processor - Kenwood FP476, £59.90

Kettle - Siemens Porsche, £89.50

Vacuum - Sebo Airbelt K1 Komfort, £169

Dishwasher - Bosch slimline, £339

Washing machine - Hotpoint, £299

Source: John Lewis, B&Q