When you begin to plan your dream kitchen, you choose your cabinets and decide if you would like to add an island. This is also the time to choose what brand and kind of appliances you want for your perfect kitchen. The appliances, alone, do not make the kitchen, but they are one of the most important aspects of the kitchen. Just think, the kitchens primary function is for meal preparation and cooking.
Stove
We’ll start with the appliance that gets used the most. What kind do you want? Gas, electric, or induction? This decision is a personal preference, but there are benefits from using a particular kind. Electric and induction reduces the amount of heat lost from burner to pan. Yet gas can be just as effective if you have burner grates that conducts heat easier.
Oven
Next we work with a oven. The two type of ovens are traditional ovens and convection ovens. The convection oven uses a fan to circulate the heat which allows for faster and more evenly cooked food. Some may choose only one of these to put in their kitchen; however, these ovens can be stacked or be in a side-by-side oven station.
Refrigerator
Your refrigerator/freezer comes in many different kinds and types. There are stacked, french door, and separate ones. You’ll also have to decide what kind of power you want it to have, whether you want one with one compressor or two. Of course the refrigerator with two compressors will be more costly, but it will also allow the equipment to run better and keep your food longer.
Additional Appliances
This bring us to our final two appliances you will possibly use. Dishwashers and microwaves. Microwaves can take a lot of space no matter where you put them, so if you want to get the most out of your microwave, consider a convection microwave that works as a fast-speed oven. This also eliminates the need to purchase a double oven. Dishwashers can be installed at various heights and sizes. They can also be customized to match the paneling of the cabinets. `
Again, most of these appliances will be purchased based on what you want and can afford. Go with what you feel will be the best for you and your house.