Timeless vs Trendy Kitchen Appliances

With the ultimate renovation season just around the corner, homeowners are asking themselves how they are going to design their new kitchens. There are many different styles of appliances and finishes to choose from, it is near impossible to narrow down the exact style that you are wanting. The main two differences between most appliances are the timeless designs vs the trendy designs.

However, one thing that homeowners often don’t factor in is the functionality and life expectancy that these appliances hold. It is also key to know what is actually timeless design and what isn’t. In our newest blog, we break down what you need to know and help you make an informed decision on your kitchen design.

What is timeless design?

While it seems obvious, many companies throw the word timeless in front of their appliances, when in reality their trends could go out of style quickly. Another key thing to look for if a design is actually timeless is functionality. Timeless designs are also made to last, so make sure to do your research on what customers are saying in reviews about their appliances.

Additionally, check on the warranty of the appliance, and see how responsive their customer service is. Both of these things are key to a timeless appliance and design. Another thing you will notice with timeless appliances is there will be fewer gadgets. These appliances may not be as technologically advanced, but they are more likely to function better, and ideally last longer.

What is trendy design?

This question is almost impossible to answer because it is constantly changing. One trend might pick up tomorrow and instantly it is something everyone is doing. Many companies stick to the timeless route for their appliances because of this.

However, some examples of trendy designs that you might see are wifi built-in appliances, smart appliances, bold colored appliances, and more. From what we have seen, while these may be really fun and convenient to have around, they also usually don’t last as long. This is something to consider.

What does Appliance Educator recommend?

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For us, a mixture of both is the way to go. For your appliances, we recommend timeless. You know they will never go out of style, and since they are such a huge investment, it is important for your appliances to last for a long time. Our favorite new appliance that has a truly timeless design with a twist of trendy that will last for years to come is the ZLINE Autograph Edition Collection.

This range collection just launched and we could not rave about it more. It combines the truly timeless design that ZLINE Ranges already have with a touch of trendy with the gold, champagne bronze, and matte black knobs.

They come in many variations of ranges and rangetops along with different sizes. If you are looking to go more trendy with your kitchen renovation, we recommend doing this with decor or other places in the kitchen that are easily changeable. This way if you decide you don’t like it anymore, it is easy and quick to change. You can shop them at The Range Hood Store at the link below!

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