Designer Picks: New Appliances We Love
One of the most important decisions you make when planning a kitchen that will really work for your family is which appliances to select. But how to choose?
We polled our design team to find out which appliances they’ve been recommending recently.
Senior Designer Anne’s Picks
Why? They integrate beautifully and have models that fit fabulously in small spaces.
Why? They are great performers and have color options that allow them to integrate well.
Why? They are also great performers and are beautifully designed.
Why? This hood is one of my favorites because it comes in different colors and has such a classic shape.
Senior Designer Kristyn’s Picks
Why? These are ideal for 7’ – 9’ ceilings and can be up to 72” above a range. Great to use in spaces where you want clear sight lines. For example, they are a perfect choice for an island or peninsula that contains the cooking appliance and is open to an adjacent dining room or living room, or where the island extends into a seating area.
Why? Because moisture, heat and air are the best combination! Moisture, heat and airflow work together to create tasty results while preserving foods’ natural nutrition. You can select a cooking mode that’s ideal for your dish and the oven’s unique digital technology senses the amount and size of the food and automatically adjusts all the details of cooking.
Why? Adding additional refrigeration under the counter is a great space saver and often a must-have for families.
Senior Designer Chelly’s Picks
Why? This fridge is exciting because there are now more options on the market that have dual compressors and LED lighting. And that black interior is pretty cool!
Why? I love induction! It’s clean, responsive and energy efficient. Miele cooktops offer a distinctive non-contact method of heating using magnetic fields to transfer energy directly to cookware. They offer the benefits of a gas flame without introducing excess heat into the working environment. Their new induction range is also exciting and great for small kitchens.
Why? Not only does it let you cook like a pro, it’s available in 750 colors!
Why? Hands down the best dishwashers out there! They are quiet, reliable, innovative and pretty. Rumor has it that they are working on their line up and soon their higher model features will be integrated in the lower classic and crystal models.
Why? Big Chill appliances (fridges, stoves, ovens, hoods, microwaves) combine modern day amenities with a vintage aesthetic that can play up the retro feel of a space.
Senior Designer Anne also loves Big Chill:
They are fun as they do not need additional work to look good in a kitchen!
Design Assistant Marty’s Picks
Why? It has settings for a speedy dry (14 minutes), gentlest dry and steam dry to get rid of wrinkles so you don’t have to iron!
Why? These are great for those who do not want a full-sized fridge.
Junior Designer Trisha’s Picks
SMEG Retro Refrigerators
Why? A smaller, but still awesome, option.
Junior Designer Kat’s Pick
Blomberg Refrigerator
Why? I love their tall, skinny refrigerators. They take up less floor space but give you lots of storage with height. These last for years and are a bargain compared to other brands. The freezer on the bottom puts most foods at eye level.
And of course, who wouldn’t want one of these?
La Cornue W.
Freestanding Induction Stove
In the words of designer Kristyn Bester:
“The most beautiful appliance I’ve ever seen!”
We agree.
Looking for more design inspiration for your kitchen? Join us for our Kitchens that Work Design Workshop on May 18th . Get the details and RSVP here by May 15th to attend FREE.
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