What manufacturer makes the best kitchen stove?

6 years ago

I have an interior designer working on a new KD as my last one was shot down on Houzz. the cooktop was in the island with no vent a 12 ft ceilings. We are now putting a range on a wall with hood, I had a wolf cooktop but now thinking I might go with a colored range 36 or 42 6 burner with oven but not allure which manufacturer makes the best colored range. Help and thanks to all houser for not letting me go with first design. I have also decided on a soffit t 10 ft instead of the 12 ft ceiling I had.

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wekick

6 years ago

"which manufacturer makes the best colored range"

"Best" covers a lot of territory.

There are all kinds of cooks and noncooks that have very different priorities. Gas or electric burners? Oven? Are you open to some of the French ranges? How do you use your oven?

The article from Yale has some useful info in it but this?

"Sub-Zero still outperforms every other product on the market and is still the standard for our industry.

Their new wall ovens have similar functionality as the Miele with new convection blower technology."

A small quibble-the wall ovens are branded Wolf.

No they don't outperform every other product and no they do not have similar functionality as a Miele. They may have blowers in the corners of their ovens that are unique but the "convection bake" was lost and the blue enamel is still chipping. Not even in the same league as a Miele or Gaggenau.

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Norwood Architects
6 years ago
We generally use Wolf ranges and Subzero refrigerators and freezers.
Kathi Steele
6 years ago
Depends on how much you want to spend! Gas or electric? Cook top or range?

Where will they be purchased? Who is available to service them?

Here is an article on high end appliances.....https://blog.yaleappliance.com/bid/84238/the-5-best-luxury-appliance-brands-reviews-ratings
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freedomplace1
6 years ago
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Bertazzoni offers a variety of color choices.
Claire Pope
Original Author
6 years ago
I want a gas range with electric oven I originally was going with wolf but thought I might like a color like turquoise but the only ones I found were Verona and I have never herd of them.
A V
6 years ago
Gaggenau. Miele.
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THE FRENCH BARN - Lacanche Canada
6 years ago
Bonjour Claire,

There are several brands that offer exactly what you are looking for. As mentioned, Bertazzoni is one, Verona, La Cornue, ILVE, Big Chill, AGA, Bluestar... and of course Lacanche (our 36" ranges have 2 ovens and 6 burners). There might even be a few more.

They all offer different looks, features and quality at different price points, the choice is yours! Most of these have at least a few reviews / owners here on GardenWeb.

Good luck with your decision,

Patrick
_sophiewheeler
6 years ago
Molteni.

LaCornue.
Claire Pope
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6 years ago
I just received a quote for Lachanche and pleasantly surprised I would like some feedback from anyone that has one.
Garderner2014
6 years ago
I have had a Lacanche Chagny 1400, 3+ years, love it. Range makes cooking fun. The company customer support is top notch.
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6 years ago
I am looking at the Cluny and wondering if the oven is too small, I roast a very large prime rib on Christmas and wonder if it fits in the oven. Will have to measure my large pan.
Garderner2014
6 years ago
I can roast an 18 pound turkey in the Chagny ovens. Ask Art Culinaire to arrange a visit with an owner who can show you their range.
wekick
6 years ago
Here are some discussions.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/appliances/query/Lacanche/nqrw
wildchild2x2
6 years ago
The one that makes a stove to fit your needs and the way you cook. Best is subjective.
opaone
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
How much do you cook and bake? What kinds of things? Is the Christmas roast all you use your oven for?

For a roast (or bread or ...) you'd be better off with a gas oven. For baking cookies then electric. Ideal is either one of each or a humidified (or combi) electric oven.

Many people on here prefer open burners on top vs sealed so Bluestar and a couple of others are best. If you don't care what kind of burners then many of the others w/ sealed may serve you well.

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IMO appliances are best chosen for how you cook not just from a bunch of strangers saying what they like. I have an all gas 36” Bertazzoni (not colored) and double electric wall ovens because I like certain things baked with gas and others not. I also do not agree with the most expensive are the best.

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