Things You Should Know Before Getting New Kitchen Appliances
Small Appliances
They have reached to a point that they are not just for functional, but also as a part of the décor. Choose kitchen appliances that will suit most of your kitchen’s design, styles and color schemes, or better get an even match set. Some of today’s small appliances are coffeemaker, toaster, blender, mixer, juicer, and kettle.
Eco-friendly Appliances
Most kitchen appliances, especially the large ones, contains a rating referring to energy/water usage and its efficiency. You can easily see the ratings on the front of the box and the higher the ratings are, the more economical the appliance would be. So by considering the size and energy output before getting an appliance will help consumers save money in the long run.
Style
While it is importance to consider getting appliances that could help save energy, time and money. It’s also favorable to pick the right kitchen appliances that will suit your kitchen’s style, aesthetics, and family requirements. But if you want to save money, then you have to stay neutral and choose appliances in shades of gray, white or beige as they are normally less expensive. They will not look outdated as well if trends or seasons change.
Universally Designed Kitchen Appliance
It is important to consider buying appliances that everyone (elderly visitors, the kids, other people with limited mobility) can be comfortable using them and be safe around.
Proper Planning
Keep the major appliances that are connected to utilities (such as gas, water, electricity) from where they are and also plan any major renovations for cabinets or islands around them.
Get A Better Deal
Buyers who haggle can save around $100 on average when buying large appliances. Check the market price of the appliance before you will negotiate, or by comparing prices on the internet might give you better options on where to buy.
Cooktops
Gas cooktops are mostly favored by chefs, but with the innovation of induction technology will provide a more evenly heat that is easy to control and will cool quickly when not used. Having an induction cooktop is also good if you are short on bench space since the surfaces are flat. It is also easier to clean compare to gas cooktops.
Ovens
By having a separate oven and cooktop can be great if you want to be a chef or just love cooking. This will open up a new world of possibilities. If you want to save some space, getting a combined oven and cooktop would be ideal, or try to fit the oven under your cooktop. Most large kitchens have double ovens which are great for entertaining visitors or for large families.
Refrigerators
This appliance can really take up a lot of visual space. So be aware of the size of the fridge as it will depend on the cavity/space available. Most of the newly built homes provide larger fridge space while older homes only have space for old model fridges which are shorter and narrower. Nowadays, the popular refrigerators feature French doors which open to a double width refrigerator. Its freezer can be found at the bottom with drawers for an easy access, and this type of fridge offers maximum storage too.
Dishwasher
Having a single dish drawer is ideal for small kitchens with less than 4 users. Double dish drawer is good to have one running while other is being loaded into the dishwasher. Normally, a dishwasher is disguised by the countertops and only the controls are visible.
Microwave
An essential part of the kitchen used to heat or reheat foods quickly and easily. It can also cook quickly.
Steam Oven
Became a favorite inclusion for cooking enthusiast in recent years. It provides a fast, effective and healthy way to cook. But it is not able to brown or crisp foods effectively. Having a combination steam oven would be an excellent alternative since it combines steam with conventional fan-forced heat for cooking.