Choosing the right appliance for each purpose. These are among the most important decisions you’ll make, when planning your kitchen. That’s because you’re using your appliances every day, so a poor choice will be a source of frustration to you day after day after day!
Make a list of your expectations for each appliance: price range, ‘image,’ reliability, performance, etc. Here are some suggestions:
Dishwasher
- Load size
- water temperature options
- cycle duration
- water volume
- no. of spray arms
- location of cutlery tray
Cooktop
- Gas vs electric
- Induction vs ceramic
- Ease of cleaning (spill rim?)
- Price range
Oven
- Self-clean
- Dimensions
- Double vs upper/lower.
Rangehood
- Bright light
- Adequate ventilation (exterior vs filtered)
- Clearance height
- Ease of cleaning
Refrigerator/Freezer
- Plumbing (water dispenser?
- Ice maker?
- No. of doors
- Size and location in the kitchen
- Hidden (i.e., behind a cabinet door) or visible
Microwave/convection oven
- Ease of programming
- Adjustable power settings
- Location, size, etc
- Finish (match to other appliances?)
(Shall we talk about your needs?)