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Feedback on Appliance and Counterop Selection

overhilldesigns
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Intro: I have been stalking these forums like a mad woman for ages. I must say, your collective input and breadth of knowledge and experience is amazing! I am hoping you can offer a few final thoughts on the appliance selection of my dream kitchen (I've waited 10 years using a 35+ year old kitchen in an almost 100 year old house for this day!).

Countertop: Mystery White Marble (I could not find this soft, creamy white, without flecks, in another material, like granite or quartzite. Plus, I am okay with some patina - I love to cook and want a glam, but lived in kitchen.)

Kitchen Sink: Kohler 33" Prolific https://www.us.kohler.com/us/Prolific-33-x-17-3-4-x-11-under-mount-single-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-accessories/productDetail/kitchen-sinks/1039650.htm?skuId=1039643&brandId=1092284

I have not seen this in person. I did see the Kohler Stages in person. I really liked that, but I couldn't do the width of that sink b/c I need cabinet space for my splurge of 2 dishwashers. The 33" Stages is actually a smaller bowl than the Prolific due to the drain board, which is how I ended up with the Prolific. I've read that I need to soften the edges of my marble around this drop in sink to prevent chipping, which is the one thing I am worried about with an undermount, no apron front sink set in marble. To note, I did look at The Galley and Roechelle (sp?) sinks, too. I loved them, but with everything else, they are outside of our budget.

Ovens:
Miele 30” Convection Oven Model H 6780 BP2 https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/convection-ovens-1451.htm?mat=09769600&name=H_6780_BP2

I have the world's oldest, smallest and most uneven double wall ovens now. Anything will be better. I love to bake, and so the Moisture Plus feature of these seems awesome. I chose these over the Wolf for this reason (and for other issues related to Wolf that I've read on this site). I don't know if I will use all of the Master Chef features, mostly because I've never had them and partially b/c I have the hurbis of a chef who doesn't want a machine telling me how to cook my food. Anyway, these will be plumbed into the wall.

Dishwashers (2): Miele 24” Model G
6665 SCVi AM

https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/dishwashers-2510.htm?mat=10410120&name=G_6665_SCVi_AMMiele

These cost a bit more than I had hoped to spend on dishwashers, but mine now are SO bad (Kenmore; they can't event remove dried ice cream remnants that have been left over after being rinsed off before being put into the DW). These were the least costly versions of the Miele DWs that offer the door open to air dry feature. I'm hoping they are worth the money.

Rangetop / Cooktop:

36” Wolf Sealed Burner Rangetop with 4 burners and infared
griddle Model SRT364G

http://www.subzero-wolf.com/wolf/cooktops-and-rangetops/range-top/36-inch-sealed-burner-rangetop-4-burners-infrared-griddle

I originally was going to do a 48" rangetop, but then I made the mistake of taking my husband, who previously showed zero interest in appliances, to a showroom in NYC. Love him, but big mistake - LOL. We are now getting the 36" rangetop (I loved the look of the brass in the Gaggeneau, but could not justify the cost given it is less powerful. The showroom tried to recommend the Viking 7 series, but I hated my last Viking range so much I just can't go there again. I looked at the Miele, but didn't like it as much.). We are getting this gas rangetop PLUS a Miele 24” Induction Cooktop Model KM 6320

https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/cooktops-and-combisets-2473.htm?mat=09775880&name=KM_6320

Refrigerator: 36" Built-In Refrigerator - Panel
Ready Model BI-36R/O

http://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/builtin-refrigerators/36-inch-built-in-refrigerator-panel-ready

Everyone I know who has one LOVES it and says it is built to last. Here's hoping they are right. I looked at the integrated unit, but I brought a half sheet pan with me when I did. I bake a ton, and I often put my pans in the fridge to set before I pop them into the oven. I found that the built in units could fit the pan, but not the integrated. They aren't deep enough.

Freezer: This is my only open item. As of today, a change in my kitchen layout (required to reinforce an I-beam that connects the addition to the old house) means that my fridge and freezer no longer have to be side by side. My original plan was to get the matching freezer, but now I could swap out the

36" Built-In Freezer - Panel Ready Model BI-36F/O

http://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/builtin-refrigerators/36-inch-built-in-freezer-panel-ready

for either this

30" Integrated Column Freezer with Ice Maker - Panel
Ready Model IC-30FI

http://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/integrated-fridges/30-inch-integrated-column-freezer-ice-maker-panel-ready

or this

30" Integrated Column Freezer with Ice Maker - Panel
Ready Model IC-30FI

http://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/integrated-fridges/30-inch-integrated-over-under-freezer-ice-maker-panel-ready

Lastly, I will need an inexpensive, counterdepth, undercounter beverage refrigerator for my breakfast bar.

All suggestions and comments would be most appreciated. Thank you!!

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