Custom blinds - did I make a HUGE/Expensive mistake?
Jessica Wotring
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Comments (4)I think your decision to cancel was wise. You will be much better off if you choose your appliances based upon features and performance criteria that match your needs, and not simply one manufacturer's. I do not have any experience with Viking, per se, and cannot comment on their performance or reliability from that standpoint, but there have been plenty of problems reported with them here. That anecdotal info would be something I would take into consideration, personally. Stainless and custom color options on many of today's appliances, as well as the option for custom, cabinet-faced, built-ins, pretty much allow cooks to pick and choose what they want with the knowledge that it will all go together fine. For instance, our kitchen features Miele Speed Oven and Coffee system, Bluestar range, GE Monogram range hood, Bosch Dishwasher, and an LG fridge. About the only matching I tried to do was after I saw the Miele speed oven for the first time paired with the coffee system. That was a look my wife and I liked. Turns out the Miele speed oven has become a real "go-to" device around here (I don't even turn on the big oven unless I am making pizza or something huge like turkey) So yeah, I would focus on getting the best example of each appliance you need rather than trying to shoehorn all of one maker's wares into your new kitchen. Best of luck!...See MoreJust Put a deposit on Wolf..Did I make a mistake?
Comments (29)Hi there, I was one of the those unfortunate people with the Wolf AG.... So my experience is not directly comparable but here it goes.... The burner top was outstanding. I enjoyed cooking with it everytime I used it in isolation. And I have a Wolf wall oven which is also outstanding. I bake a lot and one of the first things that I made with the wall oven was chocolate chip cookies (the AG wasn't installed yet) - the convection in the electric oven is amazing - for the first time ever I can say that I had 3 racks of cookies on the go and no burnt cookies - very disappointing for my DH as he liked the cookies with the well done bottoms from my previous Maytag AG range... The other thing that I will say is that the Wolf distribution system/Wolf do stand behind their products. While my situation was very frustrating right before Christmas, they were very prompt in coming out to see if they could fix the problem and did offer me a DF range after 2 service visits at no cost. Unfortunately for them, I didn't want the DF for a variety of reasons.....so they did buy back the range (it's sitting in my living room waiting for pick-up later this week.). I don't think you can go wrong with the DF range - if you are comfortable with the set up and the retailer/service network then go for it. It is a beautiful machine - I wish I could have made ours work. Now having said that....I am really happy with the BS that replaced my AG Wolf. It is very interesting that others think it looks too industrial.....to my eye, if I covered the logo and put red knobs on it, I might think that I have a Wolf in my kitchen......my perception......I think that the AG ranges all seem to have the same kind of look to them.... Good luck - you have made a good choice - I think post deposit pre installation jitters is one of those things that goes with a kitchen reno....I know that I had them to but now that the kitchen is done, I can tell you that I am very happy with all that we chose. Marion K....See MoreDid I just make a huge mistake?
Comments (16)Sandra - It's really good looking, but it's BIG, and it's DARK ... most of your other things, like the frames on the pictures over the sofa, seem to be light and small-scale. Not a problem: put some big interesting things on the glass shelves to take advantage of them, use larger scaled dark-framed pictures over the couch. A slightly worn oriental carpet on the floor and VIOLA, you are done. Toss some pillows that bring out carpet colors on the sofa when you get around to it. I have a china cabinet that was just too dark inside. I taped some pretty hand-made Japanese paper to the back of it to lighten up the wood. Perhaps using a bit of wallpaper or fabric to cover the mirror would make you more comfortable. I agree with magnaverde - I don't see "Tuscan", whatever that is, in your rooms. It's comfortably casually modern and throwing in something traditional or country or Moorish isn't a problem. I firmly agree with his "if I like it, it works" attitude....See MoreHelp, did I just make huge $$$ mistake??
Comments (5)Thank you guys for all of your comments, the sofa reads quite a bit lighter than it actually is. I was hesitant, because the contrast between the darker furnishings and lighter Couch. Pillows and throw will work great...See MoreHelen
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