That integrated fridge is going to blow half the budget.

I know! The price of refrigerators really surprised me. I have found a kitchen aid side by side panel ready built in for $6479 (minus the door cabinetry). That leaves approx 13000 to play with for the other appliances. Do you think everything else could be done for that?

Is it integrated?

Depends on if you are looking for midline/baseline or high end.

I don't think we can afford all high end appliances within that budget. I was thinking about the buy 2 get 1 offer from Thermador. It would allow me to get the range top, ovens and then a free dishwasher.

You can try open box items for significant savings. Some brands come with full mfr warranty. What major city are you near?

I think Bosch is running some kind of promotion as is Wolf.

I believe the KA fridge is not integrated. Meaning it won't be flush with your cabinets but will stick out a bit. Built-in is not the same as integrated.

As for appliances, also look at Bosch. They are the same company basically as Thermador. They have a buy 3 and get 10% off and their dishwashers have a better rating.

The advantage of Thermador though is they have the integrated refrigerator columns, but they're not cheap.

For DW, I would look at either Bosch or Miele.

Also have you looked into induction cooking? Especially since you're a young family? (No burnt fingers and easy cleanup)

Definitely do a Sharp MW drawer because all the MW drawers are built by Sharp and rebranded by whatever company buys them.

Thanks for all of the suggestions. The KA fridge is a built in, not integrated. I went back and reviewed the difference. I had missed that detail initially.

We are located in the Chicago area.

I've read the great reviews on induction, but I'm going to stick with a gas range. I am intrigued by the steam oven, it sounds like something I would get a ton of use out of!

It's not a 42" side by side but Bosch does have a 36" integrated french door that should be around $7000. Essentially the same model is also packaged as a Thermador for $1,000 more. Not sure if that's a compromise you are willing to consider at this point in the project to get an integrated fridge (not a built-in). Liebherr and Fisher/Paykel also have 36" integrated models around that price point. I'm afraid a 42" integrated is going to push you into Sub Zero or fridge/freezer column territory which will take up 50-75% of your budget.

We're more or less in your price range. For about $9k after rebates/tax/delivery we got 2 Bosch 500 series DWs, 1 Bosch warming drawer, 1 Bosch double oven, Sharp MW Drawer, a Capital 36" rangetop, and a Bosch chimney vent. If you take out the warming drawer and a dishwasher, it's more like $7500. So yes, I think you can get what you are looking for for $13k (I'm guessing $1k for the wine fridge? $1500-2k for the W/D?)

Check out Abt in Chicago area. They have excellent service. Pirch also has a Chicago location and you can go see some of the steam ovens and other things in action.

I think Thermador can be installed integrated and it comes in a 42" I believe.

The Pirch online store is a good place to check for open box items too.

http://www.farmhomestore.com

SMM5525 - so I looked into the steam ovens......they sound amazing. Now I am definitely going to end up over budget! They seem to fit a lot of our cooking needs, veggies, fish, making homemade lunchmeat quickly, reheating leftovers etc.

Luckily I met with our cabinet guys today and we are still within that budget, so I feel a little better about splurging a little on appliances.

Try finding an open box. I got my Wolf steam oven for $2600! Full warranty

May I also suggest trying out an induction cooktop before saying no. Some showrooms will let you actually try them out and cook something

Pirch does demonstrations. Also many of the major mfrs have live showrooms for you to test out. Being in Chicago, you should have access to pretty much anything live to test

my GE monogram at the house I just sold (top, advantium oven/microwave) were the BOMB. About 6k for both. Worth every penny. amazing functionality and design. Super quiet.