The choices in appliances are better than ever. Multi-width fridges, drawer-style dishwashers and classic red Ferrari colours are hitting the appliance scene in a big way.
Ipod-like Touch Screens
Visual images, easy instructions and glass-touch screens makes cooking easy. Appliance featured: Jenn-Air 30-inch Pro-Style Electric Wall Oven with Convection, $4,799, www.Jenn-Air.ca
Double-Duty
Large and small appliances are offering double-duty to save space in the kitchen. Appliance featured: Frigidaire Freestanding Double Oven Range with stainless steel fingerprint coating. $2099, www.fridgidairecanada.ca
Variable Sizes
Sizes of appliance options offer custom-use in the kitchen. Appliance featured: Electrolux Under-Counter Refrigeration Drawers, $2199, www.electrolux.ca
Fast and Eco
From steam ovens to super-efficient washers and dryers, appliances are offering us more options to use less energy.
Appliance featured: Whirlpool Duet Steam Washer and Dryer (shown in Cranberry), $1599 & $1349 shown on Laundry Storage Pedistals $210 each and optional Worksurface, $269. www.whirlpoolappliances.ca
Smaller Footprint
Counter appliances are taking on a smaller footprint to offer more valuable counter space. Appliance featured: Espresso Maker: Nespresso Citiz Espresso Maker, $299, www.nespresso.com
Retro Red
In Europe, red is the BIG colour for appliances... think sexy and fun like a sports car! Appliance featured: KitchenAid Special Edition 90th Anniversary Stand Mixer, $399.99 in Candy Apple Red. www.kitchenaid90.ca
WIN! For a chance to win a limited edition KitchenAid 90th Anniversary Stand Mixers, visit Style At Home magazine's website.
Tips For Choosing Appliances:
1. Appliances should be the first thing considered when planning a kitchen. Their size, shape and function will all determine how the cabinetry is laid out within the overall plan.
2. When choosing the colour of appliances consider matching the tone and colours of your chosen countertop. The dark or light tone of your countertop should help you decide on how dark or light your appliances should be.
3. Stainless steel appliances are not a trend, but a mainstay in colour options.
4. Considering we keep our appliances for 8-15 years, choose neutral colours like white, black and stainless steel. Trendy colours like red or avocado tend to outdate themselves after about 5 years.
5. Try to purchase the same brand of major appliances (dishwasher, fridge, wall ovens and stove) to keep visual consistency in your kitchen.
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