Short on worktop? This Smeg ceramic hob is just 30cm wide, with 2 zones set into frameless glass-ceramic. The 9 power levels give you room to work between a rolling boil and a low simmer for porridge, and the touch controls sit at the front where you can reach them without leaning over a hot pan. The surface holds its shape at temperatures of up to 700°C, so heavy use won't warp it. Spills wipe straight off the glass, and the residual heat indicators stay lit until each zone has cooled, so you'll know when it's safe to give it a clean. It fits as a built-in hob and has a 1.3-metre cord.