Trends Home Appliances

If?you’ve bought or built a beautiful new home, why scrimp on what goes inside? Today’s state-of-the-art appliances are energy efficient, beautiful and in some cases even fun. Here’s what’s new and what’s hot.

Appliances that integrate with cabinetry are nothing new, but now there are simply more of them. Asko’s new laundry system integrates so well into cabinets that we had to add an “open me” sign onto a cabinet door because folks just thought it was a nice cabinet with a granite top.
Jerry L. Jaskot
Aggressive Appliances

Digital safes are finding their way into closets and we’re also hiding them in a double-hang behind clothes. In bigger closets that also act as boudoirs, we’re even seeing refrigerators.
Loyda Woods
California Closets

Everyone wants that perfect look and stainless steel is still the hottest game in town. It’s certainly not a fad. We’ve said goodbye to the biscuit-colored appliances. The only colors coming out on kitchen appliances right now are from Viking, from which you can get everything from racing red to lemonade.
Larry Mannick
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We’re seeing a big interest in microwave drawers. They can be placed so they’re not in an odd spot like above the stove, so it eliminates raising your arms. That makes them child-friendly and perfect for short people.
Darryl Vaughn
Spence and Vaughn Fine Kitchen & Bath

Induction cooktops, those that work on an electromagnetic field and transfer
energy to the pan, are a popular item—and the one manufactured by Wolf is pretty amazing. People are really leaning toward them for their efficiency and as a safety measure since the cooktop never gets hot.?
Christy O’Connor
The Westye Group Southeast

Countertop ovens that cook in three modes—microwave, steam and convection—such as the SuperSteam Oven by Sharp are very popular right now. You can bake, brown a turkey or steam vegetables with one appliance. They can sit on counters or be mounted above ranges.?
Stuart Kimball
Southeast Steel

The restyled and enhanced Viking Dual Fuel Ranges—gas on top and electric on the bottom—offer more options in looks, function and performance. The Rapid Ready pre-heat system heats the ovens in minutes, making it one of the fastest in the industry.

Miele’s first foray into the upright vacuum cleaner market is the Miele S7210, which was rated “a real winner” on Which?, a consumer-product Web site. It’s easy to maneuver and has the ability to lie flat against the floor for easy under-furniture cleaning.? Best of all, it’s tested to Miele’s strict, 20-year life specifications. That’s more than 1,000 vacuuming hours. Vroom, vroom!

Asko's new laundry system works seamlessly into cabinets and boasts a modern, minimalist design. You can even get a handy HiddenHelper Double Shelf that pulls out and assists in folding clothes, a bonus pull-out wire basket for sorting or storage and a fold-out ironing board.

Sub-Zero has introduced a new built-in refrigeration series that significantly reduces food waste and keeps food fresher longer.? An advanced air purification system system reduces odors, viruses and bacteria.

Ever needed to cook two things at once with different temperatures in the same oven? Electrolux introduces an alternative to a traditional double oven—the Perfect Pair series of freestanding ranges (far right) that feature a large main oven and a 1.4-cubic-foot second oven on the bottom.?

This cool little Avanti Mini Keg Beer Dispenser is ideal for in-home use. It fits all standard 5-liter mini-beer kegs, which unfortunately are not included.