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Get Familiar with Our Favorite High-End Appliances

by The Experts at Friedmans

As consumers, it’s not unusual to daydream about a kitchen stocked with luxury appliance brands surrounded by a happy group of friends laughing over a successful night of tasty food. But too often, the intimidation takes over, and we’re plagued by the overwhelming idea of having to pick the right high-end kitchen appliance brands that satisfy both our lifestyle and dreams.

And when it comes to investing in a premium appliance, it makes sense to take caution. Except luxury appliances are anything but unapproachable. In fact, unlike ordinary major appliances, high-end home appliances give you the liberty to let your imagination free and customize a space that feels like a dream but works in reality. We think it’s time to set aside the prudence and embrace the world of first-class appliances and all they can do for you.

We invite you to get familiar with our favorites in this list of our top luxury brands.

1.  Miele

A lot can happen in the span of two decades, but with the quality German engineering of Miele appliances designed to last 20 years, replacing your home appliances won’t be one of them. On top of extreme durability, Miele appliances are crafted with a timeless look, so no matter what your kitchen looks like in a couple of decades, your Miele appliance will fit right in.

modern kitchen full of miele appliances

Refrigeration

Enjoy your foods longer with Miele’s exclusive PerfectFresh technology that preserves foods for up to three times longer. And with Dyna-Cool air ventilation, every corner of a Miele refrigerator is optimized with even temperature, meaning you no longer have to store heat-sensitive foods in colder areas below.

Cooking

With select Miele ranges with premium features like Moisture Plus that cooks foods with increased humidity for succulent results and 15 bread baking settings, Miele allows you cook with confidence. Impeccably designed for the modern home, all Miele cooking appliances feature a streamlined look that is sure to add elegance to any luxury kitchen.

Dishwashers

Miele has always been a go-to premium appliance when it comes to dishwashers, and with constant improvements made on performance, Miele dishwashers continue to set the bar high for expectation. Intelligently crafted from the inside out, Miele dishwashers come with an impressive array of user-friendly features, from intuitive digital touch controls, to adjustable cutlery trays and a standard Multi-Comfort area that provides ample place settings in three rows.

Browse Miele catalog

2.  Sub-Zero

When Sub-Zero says they “believe in honoring every fresh, delicious bite,” they back that statement up by building high-end appliances that last a whopping 20 years minimum. No wonder Sub-Zero refers to their refrigerators as preservation systems. But the bites aren’t the only thing that are delicious: so is the variety of Sub-Zero styles refrigerators.

contemporary kitchen highlighting sub-zero built in side by side refrigerator

With three distinct lines — Sub-Zero Classic, Sub-Zero Designer, and Sub-Zero Pro — this high-end refrigerator brand carries a refrigerator in the look that fits your aesthetic, with multiple configurations, including full-size refrigerators, freezerless columns, wine storage, and under-the-counter refrigeration.

Browse Sub-Zero catalog

3.  Wolf

Inspired by the California lifestyle, Wolf cooking appliances have always been about making high-end style look effortless. After all, what other brand could take something as simple as red knobs and make them into a serious statement? If simple and sophisticated are part of your everyday language, we’d highly recommend the classic look of Wolf appliances.

modern white kitchen featuring wolf rangetop and double wall oven

Wall Ovens

With a catalog including convection ovens, convection steam ovens, and convection speed ovens, Wolf caters to your cooking trendy needs and epicurean desires. Mix and match configurations to create double wall oven units or even a triple-decker wall oven that’s delivers the wow-factor and practicality.

Ranges

With a Wolf range in your kitchen, you can bring the excitement and quality of restaurant dining home. Wolf gas ranges come with patented dual-stacked burners with the flexibility to deliver 300 BTUs for low-level simmers up to 20,000 BTUs for serious sears.

Cooktops

Wolf’s latest statement? Module cooktops that work like a build-your-own cooking surface. These transitional cooktops allow to truly get creative with how to cook. Enjoy a deep-fry? Make it happen with a module deep fryer. How about balancing it out with a side of vegetables? A cinch with a module steamer.

Pair with your choice of an electric, gas, or induction module and you have a full palate of cooktops that give you the freedom to explore your culinary curiosities.

Browse Wolf catalog

4.  Signature Kitchen Suite

Refrigeration

Boldly introducing “a new generation of luxury,” Signature Kitchen Suite built-in luxury appliances (an independently marketed brand launched by LG) express your distinguished taste for deluxe performance and refined style.

Though founded in 2016, this fresh luxury appliance line is already changing the game with standout reliable appliances. Signature refrigerators are loaded with perks, including a linear drive motor that performs quieter, uses less energy, and is more durable, to indulgent features such as Craft Ice and full stainless-steel interior.

trendy kitchen with signature kitchen suite appliances

Cooking

If you’re looking to stay ahead of cooking trends, Signature wall ovens with True Steam-Combi provide a hybrid of convection and steam power create foods that are scrumptiously moist yet golden-brown and delicious.

Select Signature cooktops feature solid brass burners that add a pop of personality with a punch of BTU power. At a high of 18,500 BTUs, meats sear sensationally, yet with the capability to softly simmer, these high-end ranges are agile enough to gently cook foods.

Dishwashers

With PowerSteam technology that’s tough on food messes yet gentle on baby bottle, flexible place setting with an adjustable third rack, and even interior lighting, Signature dishwashers don’t miss a detail. And with WiFi connectivity that syncs Signature Dishwashers to a smart device, you can stay in touch, too, by simply checking a screen.

Browse Signature catalog

5.  Bosch

Brimming with European influence, Bosch appliances capture timeless style and put it into appliances that are “invented for life.” That’s largely thanks to supreme, German engineering in every detail, ensuring Bosch appliances perform at their optimum at every level. Minimalistic — never busy — the Bosch lineup of home appliances have an undeniably professional look that elevate the standards of your home.

modern european kitchen with bosch appliances

Refrigerators

For Bosch, timeless isn’t just about design: It’s also about the experience. That’s why Bosch refrigerators come with a FarmFresh System that uses four different levels of food preservation to keep your foods looking as fresh and delicious as the place you put them. This state-of-the-art system is so effective, foods stay fresh up to three times longer.

And with dual compressors and evaporators, Bosch refrigerators provide optimum humidity control and accurate cooling, plus minimal odor transfer so you can continue to enjoy your salmon lox.

Dishwashers

Recognized as the “Quietest dishwasher brand in the U.S.,” Bosch dishwashers are worth proudly celebrating, and while they may be virtually undetectable, their performance is loud and clear. Supreme wash technology effectively cleans all your dishes, with features including an adjustable RackMatic third rack for maximum accommodation and CrystalDry technology that gets dishes up to 60 percent drier — including plastics!

Cooking

With FlameSelect on featured Bosch gas-fuel cooktops, the precision and accuracy of gas cooking is even more intuitive, with nine flame levels that let you easily gauge heat settings.

Whether a cooktop or a Bosch range, you can expect restaurant-quality performance for every masterpiece you create.

Browse Bosch catalog

6.  Fisher & Paykel

Push the limits to what your kitchen can achieve with the full suite of appliances from Fisher & Paykel. Carefully crafted to luxuriously enhance your lifestyle, Fisher & Paykel appliances were created to elevate everyday routines into special moments and bring cutting-edge design into the households ready to embrace modern luxury.

dark themed modern kitchen full of fisher and paykel appliances

Refrigeration

On top of the immaculate design and premium quality of Fisher & Paykel refrigerators, the brand also backs them up with a five-year warranty, meaning your investment comes with even more value. Additionally, Fisher & Paykel designs a variety of exclusive refrigerator sizes, so you can truly customize the look and workflow of your kitchen.

Cooking

Simply put, there are no limits to what you can create on a Fisher & Paykel cooking appliance. With pro-style ranges capable of 17,000 to 23,500 BTUs, having a Fisher & Paykel range in your home is like having a high-end restaurant at the turn of a knob. Exclusive oven technology, including Aero Pastry and AeroTech heating that evenly fill the oven with precise heat, ensures every result is picture-worthy.

Browse Fisher & Paykel catalog

7.  LG

Surprised to find LG on our luxury list? While the brand is often associated with home electronics, the LG suite of home appliances proves that when innovation and ingenuity combine, it’s nothing short of a luxurious experience, rendering them a J.D. Power award winner for three consecutive years.

And that’s precisely what make LG a luxury brand — the ability to reimagine our everyday practices and make them easier and more efficient. On top of being one of the more attainable brands on this list, LG is also continuously reinventing its aesthetics, occupying a special niche for consumers who are tech-savvy with refined palates.

wood themed modern kitchen with lg suite of appliances

Refrigeration

LG has a long history of firsts. In 2001, LG was the first to engineer refrigerators with invert drive motors (which is why Signature refrigerators do, too). Since then, the brand has found success with other features, most notably, the InstaView Door-in-Door; just knock twice and get a look inside!

Cooking

LG is a pioneer in cooking appliances, too, as the first brand to include ProBake Convection that locates the heating element to the back of the wall. As a result, you can achieve the high-end results of a pro-style range all from a freestanding range.

Dishwashers

Equipped with ThinQ technology also available on all WiFi-enabled LG appliances, LG dishwashers are smart — and with the exclusive QuadWash System that uses four spray arms, they’re extremely efficient.

Browse LG catalog

8.  GE Café

While most luxury appliance brands are modern and minimalist, GE Café goes against the grain with contemporary luxury appliances that were made to have loud personality. Make a statement in select matte white appliances, or keep it classic with Café’s exclusive Platinum Glass that’s a breeze to maintain.

kitchen full of ge cafe appliances

Refrigeration

Café refrigerators think outside the box of design, creating new and stylish ways to enjoy their lineup. Whether it’s customizable refrigerator handles or a stunning refrigerator, every inch of a Café refrigerator is designed with details in mind.

Cooking

With a full suite of WiFi-enabled Café cooking appliances with Chef Connect, your appliances can communicate and work automatically. Sync appliances with each other to automatically respond with ventilation, overhead lighting, or clocks and timers.

Dishwashers

Since Café dishwashers are engineered by GE, you can expect the performance to match its great looks. With models featuring bottle and silverware jets, an adjustable third rack, and power performance, Café dishwashers wash dishes in style.

Browse Café catalog

High-End Appliances vs Standard Appliances

Let’s be clear: While luxury appliances are gorgeous and, without a doubt, more one-of-a-kind, the ultimate incentive for buying a high-end appliance is knowing it’s been manufactured to outlast ordinary appliances. Having said that, it’s important to be realistic about your budget and lifestyle before purchasing an appliance — and even more so when it comes to luxury appliances.

To put it simply, while ordinary major appliances are more cost-effective upfront, they will not be as custom as high-end appliances and will most likely need to be serviced more often to ensure its durability.

Still deciding whether you should buy a high-end appliance? Let our experts give you some helpful guidance! Whether you’re looking to upgrade a single kitchen appliance or for a complete kitchen suite, we can help find you high-end kitchen appliance brands from the top appliance brand names you know and trust. Shop today online or in-store and discover what awaits you in the world of luxury.