Thermador 36" rangetop with Thermador 36" downdraft
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widdy23
3 years agoI know that many people here are not fans of cooktops in an island or downdraft...but I love having mine in my island, and like you, did not want a hood hanging from the ceiling. My new downdraft Thermador downdraft extends pretty tall compared to my previous one and has nice lighting. I have induction and a 1000 CFM blower attached to my downdraft so I feel it does a decent job a majority of the time. Yes a hood would be better, but I thought I'd offer an alternate perspective as I'm very happy with my end result and I find my kitchen highly functional to my family's lifestyle and I have no regrets with my choice.
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3 years agolbucelli
3 years agowiddy23
3 years agoLet me try this again! :) Seems the website has issues occasionally. Others on this site were so helpful to me in my planning that I'm happy to pay it forward. We also removed the wall between our kitchen and dining room.
I'll start by saying we spent a lot of time researching appliances before our remodel but focused primarily on Thermador/Wolf/Miele. A steam oven became a top priority for me and built in coffee for my husband. Luckily we were able to spend a good amount of time in showrooms, cooking instructions, etc to really play around with the appliances before purchasing. Cost was of consideration, but it wasn't the deciding factor. Thermador had both the largest steam oven (and I wanted a double oven) and a plumbed coffee maker. (That is were Wolf lost us) Additionally, the size of their appliances fit well within our layout. (Miele SO is 24" wide). The package deal made it worth while to go entirely Thermador. We've been using our kitchen for a little over 6 months now and are very happy. (Only thing I am so so one is the microdrawer. Not because of performance, but I personally prefer my microwave to be higher, but that didn't work in our layout so it got stuck in the island.)
Re induction - this is my first time having an induction cooktop and I don't think I'll ever go back to gas. I got it because I have two young children and it is safer when cooking with them. The performance is surprisingly amazing (highs and lows) and clean up is a breeze! I chose the Thermador Liberty after playing around with the Freedom and not caring as much for the controls on that model. As part of the package, the downdraft and blower were included - but if not part of the package they are sold seperately. I highly encourage you to check induction out if you are not a die hard gas fan and you're doing downdraft. Make sure to read the specs because some have more output than others. (I think our model is fairly equivolent to the Bosch Benchmark induction. If you don't go the Thermador package route, check that out as it is cheaper.)
Our counters are Maldives quartzite. Love them - family friendly. Make sure to test your quartzite if possible before purchasing to make sure it won't stain or etch ( issues noted on this site with marble or dolomite being mislabeled taught me that). Cost was more than quartz, but well worth the splurge for the bookmatched slabs and natural beauty!
You didn't ask - but including a pic of our beverage center. If you are doing the Thermador package you mind as well go all out! :) I would say if you do coffee - make sure it is plumbed, otherwise too much work IMO. Good luck!
lbucelli
3 years agoAndy Mcafee
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoWe have a 1962 Thermador with concealed downdraft that raises and lowers into the back of the unit--still works great. Just listed it for sale in fact.
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2 years agoAndy Mcafee
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