I think it will be fine! I do not always match brands - not everyone does especially with specialty ranges.

The general rule is to buy each appliance for what it does best. I am not sure how much I would like to see a mix of different colored appliances (ok, I am sure, I would not like it). Usually, we try to tie appliances all together with the same finish or panelling. I would hesitate to get back stainless because I would fear they will not be around in five years and then how do I replace one piece without either having things look wonky or needing to buy a whole new batch of kitchen machines?

You know yourself best- if the collected look works for you in the kitchen, then go for what you like now. If you want to see things match in the future, then I would skip black stainless.

Yes, you're better off mixing brands because there isn't one brand that makes the best of every appliance. Try to keep them the same finish or family of finishes. Only you will notice if the finish is slightly off, or if the brand name is different. I've never gone to a friend's house and noticed or cared if all of their appliances match in brand or the exact same color.

I have a LG stove, Bosch DW, Whirlpool Microwave all in stainless, and a white Whirlpool fridge that will be replaced with stainless when it starts to have issues. All of the stainless items look like they go together well.

And maybe your future fridge can be integrated with a cabinet front if you can't find a black finish that goes well with your dishwasher! None of my appliances match for brand, not even my washer and dryer! But all have the same color for a cohesive look.

Just be careful that if you do buy different brands, that the appliances aren't right next to each other because the difference in shades/tones could be noticeable.

^^^Yes to Patricia's post.

If you actually use your kitchen then function over form, if it is just something to show people and not use then match all your appliances.

We have a Wolf Range (to be replaced by BS RNB) and oven stack w/ ?? drawer + Miele Masterchef oven + GE Advantium. Each appliance chosen for function, each works well, and they look good together.

Photos: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106325378/thumbs/existing-kitchen

I'll say what I always say even though I know some people disagree. It's a matter of price point. If you have a modest home, then I think all of the appliances should be the same brand. It looks better if the appliances appear as a package instead of a mish mash of random things which can further cheapen the home. If you have a higher price point home and you're going to get high end, specialty brand appliances, then they can be different. But either way, I would stick with stainless for a classic look that will never go out of style and so that all of the appliances are the same finish.

I am a bit more eclectic. I would give anything to be able to afford a Smeg refrigerator in Mint. And I wouldn't care if it didn't match any other appliance. I would likely have at least the stove and dishwasher match. I have black appliances now from different brands. They seem to be fine together.

Ask yourself how many appliance colors have come and GONE? Start with avocado and don't skip coppertone or harvest gold.. Stainless is your friend.

If I had my way- all appliances would be enameled in white :-)

The market seems to have spoken, and the consensus is that people like stainless better than white. So, if you want white, you will most likely have a smaller selection of appliances to choose from. Having said that, I doubt that either white, black, or stainless will go away any time soon.

And if you have your mind made up that it has to be white, you can usually still find a couple of options. Or you can special order from some of the more expensive brands. For example, every so often, people post photos of their custom-color Bluestar or LeCanche. Absolutely gorgeous. But not cheap.