Definitely do not buy a Bosch refrigerator to match your Bosch dishwasher, because mine don't match each other. :) They are pretty far from each other so I didn't notice until I read about it here a while ago.

I also have, in a vertical row from the ceiling, a stainless Vent-a-hood, locally made stainless backsplash, and stainless Capital range. I've never noticed any difference in color, although the VAH is slightly rougher in texture. I wouldn't give it another thought.

It's totally not a big deal unless you are OCD. It's better to have good functioning appliances no matter who makes them than to have pretty hunks of useless metal in the kitchen.

Agree with other posters. Sometimes SS differs even within the same brand. You would make yourself crazy trying to match SS. Don't be concerned over it.

Agree with other posters. Sometimes SS differs even within the same brand. You would make yourself crazy trying to match SS. Don't be concerned over it.

You could drive yourself insane trying to match SS. I just went fridge shopping two weeks ago. Saw two fridges from the same brand (KA, I think) sitting next to each other on the display floor. They were both SS and looked fine, but....the SS was different on them.

Different manufacturers use different graining methods and this will make the look of the SS different. The main 2 types of stainless used in appliances is 304 and 403.
Generally as the SS oxidizes over the months and years the differences look less noticeable.