So in this new year I wanted to share a few of my favorite cabinets and appliances.
My favorite cabinet company is from Italy called Effeti (www.effeti.com). I have been working with them for 7 years now and have been extremely happy with the continuously excellent quality and innovation. One of the best reasons to buy European cabinets is the EU has environmental standards that must be met on all cabinets produced. The cabinets must be made with little to no formaldehyde, reducing harmful emissions in your home and the environment.
These standards and controls are not mandated here in the states, so when you buy cabinets here, if they are not eco-friendly (which is more expensive), then they most likely are emitting all sorts of fumes.
As for appliances my favorite for almost the entire line is Miele (I was told it's pronounced like Sheila).
I often use the Miele pull-out hood which works amazingly well with the re-circulating kit and when vented outside.
The Miele line of dishwashers, while it's one of the most expensive, is THE best I have ever used. I highly recommend saving up and buying this above all else. I love to test mine...in fact, at the moment I have plates with egg yolk stuck to them from this morning and will be in awe once again when they come out completely clean and shiny tonight.
A range that I recently fell in love with is the Lacanche. It's a French range that is amazingly beautiful in many different sizes. The Cluny is one model that has a moist gas oven on the left and a dry electric oven on the right. You can feel like a real professional cooking on this stove Maybe in my next home...
As for refrigerators, I am still in love with Subzero 700 series. I love the styling and the truly integrated design. I only wish more companies would make similar styles and that Subzero would broaden their integrated line...maybe add a filtered water dispenser INSIDE the door.
For less expensive options there really is no match, unfortunately.
I am looking forward to finding new and improved kitchen elements in the coming year and sharing what I find.
Happy New Year!
