Choosing kitchen appliances for your custom home is sometimes overwhelming. It involves browsing through a wide selection of models and styles to find one that works for you. As you narrow down your selection, thinking about how you use the appliances and what features you really need versus simply is a smart plan. Let’s take a look at some of the things worth considering as you make your choices.
Engineering Standards of Your Appliance
The first thing to consider is the quality of the appliance. A well-engineered appliance will last longer and has more potential to function as intended. Check out reviews, gain a basic understanding of energy saving ratings and look for features that are not going to be outdated in a few years. A reliable warranty also helps you take care of any unexpected repairs and often helps make your investment a smarter one.
Style
While not as important as functionality, it is also important to consider the style of your appliance and kitchen. Are you creating a modern look? If so, stainless steel or black stainless steel might be the right choice. Is your kitchen vintage and eclectic? If this is the case, look for appliances that mimic the styles available in years gone by such as the Big Chill Retro Stove or Smeg dishwashers and refrigerators.
Look to the Future
It is also important to keep your future in mind when choosing a new appliance. If this is your forever home, you want an appliance that does not need to be replaced in a few years. Are you planning to put your home on the market? Choose an appliance that raises the value of your home. You can find a trendy appliance by researching information from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Use the following examples to find the right appliances for your home.
Time-Saving Appliance
If you are like many other homeowners, you do not want to spend hours in the kitchen after a long day. What you need is an appliance that saves time in the kitchen, such as an induction cooktop. The exact temperature control results in a shorter cook time, and this is why the market share of this appliance doubled from 2010 to 2016.
Offers Convenience
You may want an appliance that does not take a lot of effort to use. A bottom-mount refrigerator is convenient because you do not have to bend over to reach the bottom shelf. The AHAM believes this feature caused the amount of bottom-mount refrigerators sold to double from 2009 to 2015.
Maintains A Positive Status
It never hurts to choose an appliance that has maintained a positive status for years. One example is an appliance with a stainless steel finish. Stainless steel has become a status symbol because it has earned the trust of many homeowners. It is a durable finish that is resistant to stains, rust, damage and lingering bacteria.
Stainless steel comes in both cool and warm shades, and this makes it easy to find an appliance that matches your kitchen interior. One idea is to take a paint sample of your wall or cabinet to a showroom or home improvement store. Your contractor can also order a stainless steel appliance in the right shade. Be sure to discuss the color scheme in advance so your contractor has time to order the right materials.
Use Alair Homes Kelowna to build your custom home and help you select your new appliances. When you work with a professional and determine your goals, you can easily narrow down your selection and choose the right appliances for your custom home.