Feedback on Appliance decision...

16 years ago

Hello everyone-

Sort of a newbie...iVillage for 10+ years, newer to GardenWeb, but I have been lurking for a while as I make my decisions. Buying a new house, and had initially planned to re-do the kitchen next year, until the Sellers decided they wanted to take their appliances. Oh well, no time like the present. The seller did a gut re-hab but I hate the kitchen set up. So I re-configure. The kitchen is a bit small - the only ding on the house, so I will need to use my real estate wisely. I have visualized how I want the kitchen, and the contractor is coming on Tuesday to do the estimates, take measurements etc.... But anyway, on to the appliances.

Range - Down to 2, but heavily leaning toward the Bluestar 36" RNB with 6 burners. I like the idea of the grill, but I don't know that I will use it, unless its easy to clean... if its not, then it will be wasted real estate. that said, I am in Illinois so outdoor grilling from November to April is a non-starter. I haven't totally ruled out a Wolf 36" AG, but it would take quite a bit to push me off the Bluestar. I've been cooking on a Viking sealed burner cook top and I think I really want a true open burner. Still need a vent... Waiting to see if I'll be able to move the range location from where it currently is a little further down the wall (they apparently never heard of a kitchen work triangle).

If I can add it in, I'll likely add an electric wall oven, but I'll decide on that after the contractor gives me the mock up.

Refrigerator - I had my heart set on a Sub-zero pro 48, but then I fell in love with the Liebherr SBS 245 (or 246)! What a gorgeous and multi-faceted machine for what seems like several thousand less than the sub-zero (please correct if I am wrong - what pricing I've been able to gather puts the SZ around $13K and the Liebherr around $8500). I also like that I can have my wine refrigerator in the same piece - (I have a full size deep freezer that will be in the basement)

Replacing DW later (only thing they are leaving) I want a Miele and if I have any cash left over, I'll get it, but if not it can wait until later in the year or spring.

Still working on Microwave and possible ice maker. Thinking if I have the wall space for the electric oven, I'll do a MW/Electric oven combo.

Thoughts?

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Comments (3)

rhome410
16 years ago
Sounds like you're planning a luxuriously appointed, high-performance and enviable kitchen! :-) The only thing I have to comment on is that I have gone through too many microwaves to spend the money on a built-in unit. I prefer to built a little cubby or shelf space for one and insert the best choice, as needed.

Best wishes. Sounds like you're making quality choices to me.
mojavean
16 years ago
I live in the desert and can walk outside any time of year to run my grill, so I wasn't really interested in giving up burner space for a grill, but Illinois winters, with which I am quite familiar, are not conducive to year 'round barbecue. If you do go the grill route, I would urge going medieval on that range hood, though. There was one guy on here with the Bluestar grill who loved his setup.

As far as the microwave/oven combo, I have the Miele speed oven and simply could not be happier. It is amazingly convenient for simple nuking right up to superb baked goods. As long as you have the big Bluestar range for large baking chores/turkeys/sheetpan stuff, the speedy little Miele will handle everything else for you and save room on the counter.

About the only thing to keep in mind is that you will need a dedicated 220V circuit for a serious combo oven.
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homechef
16 years ago
Some appliance stores ran a promo on the Liebherr's last year model for about $6K. I'm not sure if it's still around, but check it out. Nice appliance selection! I went with a 6 burner 36" BS. I can't wait to get it...