We have become more and more interested in good food and cooking in recent years, despite the fact that families have never been busier and more pushed for time. It is perfectly possible to create kitchen spaces that are attractive as well as functional, with time-saving devices making life in the kitchen so much easier. Instant boiling water taps, such as the Franke Minerva Instant Boiling Water Tap, have proved a big hit. Not only do they save a time, with no need to wait for a kettle to boil when making hot drinks, steaming vegetables and making gravies and sauces, they also save on energy costs as studies show that, when a kettle is used, water is often boiled unnecessarily. Another way to speed up food preparation and cooking times is to install a touchless tap. Touchless taps have sensors that enable you to turn them on and off with just a wave of the hand. These high-tech taps are produced by a number of manufacturers, including Deva Sensor, Kohler and Moen.