Is it too late to change your order to all stainless steel?

If you are going to commit to brown appliances you better go all the way. This reads brown, bronze, not black to me.

The black finish does scratch off... to the plain ole stainless underneath.

Buy stainless everything, from the best quality in each appliance.

Don't buy "packages" from anyone. Stainless is stainless and lasts forever - goes with anything and everything.

Your idea? Guaranteed to have a time and date stamp...... and impossible to replace in event of a fail up the road. Just don't do it.

Sub Zero "owns" the cooling class, Bosch owns the dishwasher class, and personally, I like Monogram for a gas range......

If you want/need for budget other ? Buy STAINLESS. But I'd cancel Tuscan Steel today.

Sorry.......

Second the comments on choice of Samsung and funky colors.

We bought a rental condo in 2020 with two-year old Samsung washer and dryer. A couple months ago the washer quit and repair quote was $1200! Replaced both with LG, with which we have had very good luck.

Go to the store and ask to buy harvest gold or avocado green appliances. That will be your Tuscan steel in a few years.

I couldn’t agree more with Jan Moyer - a few years ago I thought I would finally treat myself to a new “Kitchen Suite” of appliances. All LG. Black stainless. Except for the stove/oven they are awful: the D/W, which never cleaned the dishes thoroughly, has already been replaced with a Bosch in good old stainless and I love it. It no longer matches, but I like clean dishes so that is a concession I’m happy to make. The microwave does not heat the food as it should, we have to add minutes to the time to get food hot. The black stainless on the refrigerator is peeling on both upper and lower doors and looks terrible (the peeling started within the first two years). And, we have already had to have the compressor replaced on the frig, fortunately just within warranty (an unusual stroke of luck). It’s not worth it to buy the matched set. Choose your appliances based on the best of each type from the manufacturer who supplies it. And AVOID black stainless - it is not stainless, but a coating that peels off.

Interesting color choices. I like the blue cabinets and they'd go well with the brown appliances. I don't think the beverage fridge would be too jarring, because they are mostly glass to display the bottles, aren't they?

The Bespoke line allows for lots of colors of panels. Does that mean you can change the panels out if you tire of the color or it doesn't last?

Good luck with the quality of your appliances! Really, I hope they last a long time because we just bought a Samsung induction range (with the extended warranty, figuring if it blows up it will do so within 3 years, like our infamous Samsung washer did!)

Yes you can change the panels out :)

Maybe I should add the bespoke line allows for panels. I can easily change if wanted. That goes for dishwasher and fridge.

I wonder if it would be worth while to get stainless steel panels now, while they are available. Because stainless does go with anything, more than any other color. And because colors other than white/silver/black don't seem to be popular I'm not optimistic about the Bespoke line lasting too many years. (Although it would be nice if consumers turned to colors again).

It's bells and whistles on a lesser quality brand.

I never buy all appliances from one maker . There is no maker that makes everything well. I will say I do love the idea of the Bespoke series but only the fridge then all the rest just plain old stainless .Do not choose black stainless it is not a good finish and all stainless except for the Fridge panel will be an easy chnge if you get tired of the panel color. BTW I never do anything other than Bosch for DW

I suspect manufacturers put the packages together (at a discounted price) to unload unpopular models. So maybe three of the four are okay, and one is a dog.

I prefer the packages where you get, say, 10% off if you buy three, but you get to choose the three. I did that with Bosch: dishwasher, stove and hood.

Nix any coated stainless steel.

Scratches can't be repaired.

If you can, go with plain stainless steel. I have never seen black stainless steel appliances that didn't have a peeling or scratched finish within a year or two. And it's a fad that will pass soon, while classic stainless is, well, classic. If you can't cancel the order, then do the beverage fridge in classic SS, so you'll have one less appliance to replace in a few years.

Samsung washers and dryers are the perfect sheet folding machines. Folds them into big tight balls. Clothes too but the sheet balls are a work of art.

Any washer or dryer will ball up sheets. The way to avoid this is to dry them separately for 15-20 minutes each instead of all together for a longer time. Sheets don't need more than that in the dryer and they come out dry and unrumpled. The downside is that you need to be available to tend to them every 20 minutes. If your laundry room is conveniently located to where you are doing other things, it's not difficult.

unusual colors make it really hard to replace an appliance down the road - why limit yourself? I would not count on the panels always being available

Very wise, Micah! Jan’s advice was spot on, and I promise you’ll be much happier.

Recommendations on gas range brand? I’ve been reading all the Reddit boards and still can’t decide. Want to keep around $2500 or less

GE cooking appliances are good value--try the GE Profile. Gas or electric whatever, should cost less than $2,500. Kitchenaid are also good--I have an electric range at my vacation home and it's been fine--no problems at all in 9 years.

Some good advice I once received is to look at the features that seem to fit you best instead of any certain brand. You’ll see negative reviews for almost everything out there. We’ve had bad experiences with Whirlpool, yet I know people who’ve had great luck with their Whirlpool appliances. Pretty much the way it is with other brands.

"Recommendations on gas range brand?"

CR recommended gas ranges:

Slide-in

• LG LSGL6335F
• LG LSGL6337F
• LG LSGS6338F

Freestanding:

• GE JGB735SPSS

Micah - I want to commend you for keeping your spirits up and staying open minded when getting criticism on things you didn’t ask about — Criticized for things you already purchased. You were very gracious as people bashed your choices (the color, the brand, the package), but I’m glad you were able to swap them out, as long as you’re happy with the stainless steel.

Criticizing a purchase is not the same as bashing a human. ........

Bashing or poo pooing a selection may have saved that person a big boo hoo of finish endurance for quality or longevity and a costly disappointment up the road!

But of course maybe Michah could just call Connecticut Yankee when that happens......:)

The OP took it the same way, canceled, got stainless, and we all hope he enjoys the kitchen for many many years.

You’re probably right Jan. It’s not the same as bashing a human. But this type of tearing down happens a lot on Houzz and it can get mean spirited. You know how it is, when an OP has already made choices and is excited and comes here to share or ask for advice. Then the mean stuff can happen. I know I can get tiresome, standing up for people, asking others to be nice. I’m not gonna apologize. There’s worse things to be.

The OP wasn't insulted by the comments--in fact she thanked everyone for their advice.

Why do you feel you need to "stand up" for her?

Nobody was mean! He had a chance to make a good correction and took it.

It's nice to be NICE. Nobody argues. But it is not nice, to humor folks with "go along to get along" agreement on ill considered ideas, selections.

The if you LOVE it you should have it. Maybe you shouldn't : )

You probably would not want to know how many times I have said to a client.......

"How about NO?!"

Nobody pays me to do anything but ONE thing- get them a result they love for a very long time.

Sorry.... but truth and the no word? These are at times, extremely positive. Especially when the bill is due. And long after I am nothing more than a memory: ) There will have been just as many days when I have said..."Love that! We should do it!"

Add one:

Pro's don't contribute because they need the business, are chasing clients. We have those. We do it because it makes us completely crazy to see people waste money, get bad results leading to the oft told trail of tears post spend. .......that could have been a.v.o.i.d.e.d.

A famous woman once stated, "The truth cannot be delivered with novocaine."

You’re all correct. I’m wrong. It’s ok. Carry on.

LOL...... We shamed poor Connecticut Yankeeee to the mean girls club : ) of sage advice and first do no harm.

Haha the only comment that got me was the “what’s whacky is you choosing…”. My original selection of appliances was based off recommendation from my designer 😬. But I come here asking for advice and that is what I got! Stainless steel is what we are going with and I agree with all the recommendations due to if we ever have to replace it will be easy. I am 30 weeks pregnant renovating our 1970’s mid century home with an almost 2 year old! My brain is all over the place LOL. We went with the IKEA Bodarp kitchen cabinets and they turned out really nice at a great price point if anyone is curious about them!

Lol. Thirty weeks pregnant is about the worst time to be making decisions beyond what to have for lunch. No WONDER YOU HAD THAT SUITE OF APPS GOING : ) ! Hormone rage.......a tantrum throwing two year old....you may need a big nap!

OMG, I renovated my kitchen with just the two-year old and it was challenging to say the least! To do all of this while 30 weeks pregnant is a testament to your character--good luck and let us know if you need any more help!

I think you will be happier with your SS choices. I can’t wait to see your finished kitchen, it is looking good!

Thoughts on still using gold hardware for cabinets since we went with SS appliances? Big deal or no?

Not a pro but brushed nickel would look nice with the SS (smart choice!). Major kudos regarding 30 weeks pg and a toddler!👍🏻

We went with the IKEA Bodarp kitchen cabinets and they turned out really nice at a great price point if anyone is curious about them!
You made a very good choice in cabinets. They will hold up very well and for a long time. For the price point, their quality can't be beat.

My friend even put them in her 1.5 mil condo kitchen!

Thoughts on still using gold hardware for cabinets since we went with SS appliances? Big deal or no?

The staiinless steel is a neutral. I think it will be fine to use the gold.

Have you picked all your appliances yet? And are you set on a gas stove? I highly recommend induction, especially with babies. so much more precise and safer (the cooktop never gets hot) And cleanup is so much easier.

Still going with gold hardware as our light fixtures are gold :). All appliances bought but will definitely consider induction in the future!

Getting close! So happy we went with SS.

Drop dead gorgeous!

we are so happy you did too!

The stainless looks perfect! I love the artwork of the puppy...did you do it? I have done several small paintings like that, too.

Your kitchen is beautiful and the backsplash ties everything together. It is stunning.

Beautiful! I love the Bodarp, I was torn between it and the havstorp turquoise (and went for the turquoise... this time. :) )

Thanks all! My neighbor helped me step out of my comfort zone with the design. And the painting of our maltipoo I did not do… it was a gift!