When it comes to upgrading your kitchen, the most exciting part is outfitting it with new appliances. While the idea is thrilling, when you’re faced with the hundreds of varieties of each type of kitchen appliance, it can become a daunting challenge.
Most people start with the easy parts. What are the measurements of this particular appliance’s space? Wall oven or a regular range? Should a built-in refrigerator be installed?
Once the basic decisions have been made, the next step to outfitting your kitchen is actually purchasing the appliances. It’s at this stage that our customers ask a very common question: Should their kitchen appliances match?
The Answer: It Depends
As they say, different strokes for different folks. Some people prefer a kitchen with a uniform look, while others don’t mind different brands, styles, or colors. It comes down to your own preferences and ideas.
Not sure what your preferences actually are? That’s okay! Two easy questions can help you narrow down what you want so that your appliance shopping experience is made much simpler.
What Appliance Color Do You Like?
Imagine walking into your new, updated kitchen. What color are your appliances? Do they match, or are you okay with your range and refrigerator being different colors? If you feel like you would be unhappy with a white over-the-range microwave and a black refrigerator, then you’ll probably enjoy appliances with matching finishes.
Narrowing this down makes your choice a lot easier. Some appliance models may not be offered in your preferred color finish, which means that when you’re speaking with an appliance specialist, they’ll have a better idea of what brands and models to show you.
What Matters Most When It Comes to Appliance Brands?
For some, it can be an issue to have a kitchen with several different appliance brands. Others don’t mind a Maytag refrigerator, Whirlpool microwave, and KitchenAid range. And for others, they look for specific features only offered by a particular brand.
A great example of this is Maytag. The Maytag brand can offer longer warranties on particular parts. For instance, the Maytag MER8800FZ range includes a 10-year limited parts warranty that brings with it a certain peace of mind.
In other cases, one might choose the brand based on the perception it conjures up. KitchenAid kitchens are well-known for serious kitchen warriors, while Jenn-Air appliances can create a museum-quality feel. Whirlpool appliances appeal to those who enjoy a classic brand name loaded with a history of dependability, while those made by Maytag have a much more utilitarian, but beautiful, air to them. And Amana is a great brand option for those who have a budget to watch but still want great-looking, and long-lasting, appliances in their kitchen.
In Conclusion: It’s Up To You
Matching kitchen appliances is a preference that depends on what you want your kitchen to look like. Don’t feel like you have to make your kitchen perfect just for show—in the end, you and your family are going to be using it more than any guests will. However, part of loving your kitchen may certainly mean you need matching appliances, and that’s perfectly okay too.
If you’re looking for a matching appliance set that you can purchase all at once, take a look at our kitchen appliance packages right here. Want some help while you’re finding the right appliances? Contact us today!