Few of us could live without our mobiles, but there's still something really special about curling up with a cuppa in the comfort of your own home of an evening for a good old natter on your home phone. Here are some of the most stylish ways to do it:
- Old school<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> A super chic reminder of days gone by, brought bang up to date.</div> <div> Vintage inspired chrome telephone, £52.50 (was £60) at <a href="http://www.leekes.co.uk">Leekes</a></div>

- Pure functionality<p> </p> <div> Designed by Jasper Morrison for Swiss brand Punkt, the DP 01’s merits include a visual answering machine which lets you select only the messages you’re interested in and a hands-free function. This is a no-frills yet stylish design, with pure functionality in mind. Available in black, white and, our favourite, red.</div> <div> Punkt DP 01 telephone by Jasper Morrison, £159.98 at <a href="http://www.scp.co.uk">SCP</a></div> <div> </div>

- Get trim<p> </p> <div> It’s back to the Seventies with this authentically styled push button trim telephone. And the cord is great for twirling. Available in turquoise, red and white.</div> <div> Trim telephone, £35 at <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk">Graham & Green</a></div>

- Hot lips<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> A fun addition to any desk or living room and perfect for all that red hot gossip. Guaranteed to get guests talking.</div> <div> Red hot lips telephone, £24.99 at <a href="http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk">GettingPersonal.co.uk</a></div>

- Super sleek<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> The ultimate sophisticated grown-up option by the masters of design at Alessi. This super sleek, white cordless number not only looks great but has a host of features, including 10 polyphonic ring-tones, phonebook, clock, alarm and conversation timer.</div> <div> Alessi Phone by Stefano Giovannoni, £132 at <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk">Heal’s</a></div>

- Burger it<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Ever since I saw the burger 'phone in Juno I have wanted one and I remain unapologetic in my love for it. </div> <div> Funky Hamburger Phone, £19.99 at <a href="http://www.tch.net">The Contemporary Home</a></div>


omething really special about curling up with a cuppa in the comfort of your own home of an evening for a good old natter on your home phone. Here are some of the most stylish ways to do it: