Four Fun and Funky Espresso Machines

Having an espresso machine standing in pride of place in your kitchen is a must for many modern households. There's nothing quite like a freshly made cup of real espresso coffee to start your day or after and evening meal with friends or family. Having an espresso coffee maker is a statement in itself, however I'd like to introduce you to four of the funkiest home espresso machines available on the market.

First off the mark we have the Dualit Expressivo which is available in black, chrome and red. The latter, pillar box red version is the truly funky version of this Dualit coffee machine which also packs a host of features behind it's fun and funky exterior. It's ready to go in only 40 seconds and provides instant hot water and steam thanks to the inbuilt Thermobloc. Versatility and style are the buzz words here, as the Dualit Expressivo machine caters for both ground filter coffee and the handy ESE coffee pods for no mess espresso at the touch of a button.

Next up, but by no means in second place is the Arc Fun espresso machine from Ascaso. Like the Expressivo from Dualit, this coffee machine also uses ground coffee or coffee pods equally efficiently and features the frothing arm for perfect cappuccinos and lattes. Whether you choose the yellow, blue, red or the baby pink version, this coffee machine is perfect for any kitchen, and having a small foot print is especially suited to smaller kitchens where space is a premium.

Ascaso seem to have their finger on the pulse as alongside their Arc Fun espresso machines are the equally funky Ascaso Dream espresso coffee machines. More curvaceous than its counterpart, the Ascaso Dream is retro with a capital R. Again this versatile coffee machine takes both ground coffee and the popular coffee pods and also features a hot water outlet for making hot chocolate, tea and other infusions. Available in blue, yellow, red and bright orange, the Ascoso Dream coffee machine will add colour and style to any kitchen.

Finally in my funky four comes the Francis Francis X1. Designed in 1995 by Luca Trazzi, this espresso machine embodies everything we love about 50's and 60's styling and wouldn't look out of place in Arnold's Drive-in, the coffee bar favoured by Fonzie and friends in the sitcom Happy Days. Available in seven colours including almond, pale blue and bright orange, this modern blast-from-the-past coffee machine will give years of faithful service.

These four espresso machines are a refreshing change from the current breed of bland commercial looking espresso machines. Echoing a distant aesthetic many modern designs have forgotten, the only difficulty is choosing just one from this fabulously funky bunch of espresso coffee machines.