Integrated Appliances - best brands?

Newbie2saving

Hi all,

I have recently purchased a property and the kitchen although new needs a few modifications to meet my fussy standards! The current owners are taking appliances with them, all free standing. I want to integrate everything which I can do (as contacted original kitchen suppliers), but not sure what to go for. I have been given a range from Beko to Siemens / Neff / Bosch. I am heading towards Siemens. Anybody got any recommendations, tips, or avoidances?!?!?

It is for a diswasher (standard size) and fridge (under counter).

TIA.

diable

Smeg, Miele, Neff higher end stuff.

Newbie2saving

Originally thought of going for the retro smeg fridge, could avoid the expense of getting everything integrated as looks so good, but it doesn't seem to get good reviews. Will look at Miele, know nothing about them, thanks for response.

ryder72

Miele is by far the best built in brand for quality. It is however expensive.

Bosch/Neff/Siemens are very similar products (some products are just rebadged versions). Neff has better cooking features, Siemens sells on design and Bosch is the budget version of the stable. All are good.

If your budget allows it, stick with one of the above.

Newbie2saving

Thanks for the reply kmdesign. I am willing to pay for quality, it obviously just depends how much extra the Miele would cost over the others. I will ask the kitchen suppliers (big into appliance supply also) to give me a price, if it is too much I will stick with Siemens or Neff.

CyCo_2

kmdesign wrote: »

Miele is by far the best built in brand for quality. It is however expensive.

Bosch/Neff/Siemens are very similar products (some products are just rebadged versions). Neff has better cooking features, Siemens sells on design and Bosch is the budget version of the stable. All are good.

If your budget allows it, stick with one of the above.

Rebadged versions of what?

markdavey

Shop around, there are usually far better deals to be had on appliances by purchasing them separately than through your kitchen supplier.

Ionkontrol

Don't buy a retro Smeg fridge.

Google the reviews on it. Carp.

Newbie2saving

Ionkontrol wrote: »

Don't buy a retro Smeg fridge.

Google the reviews on it. Carp.

Exactly, that's why I am now finding myself down the expensive route! Always loved the look of them, but researched it recently and wouldn't waste my money, thanks for confirming it!

Meepster

To be fair. It's not just the Smeg retro fridge which is poor quality. All their appliances are, so at least they are consistant...

kabayiri

I'm in the process of ordering integrated appliances too. The thing is ... the more you read on here, the more you push your budget up!

I'm trying to strike a balance on cost v quality, and have settled for

- Rangemaster for the cooker/hob
- Bosch for the other appliances

Only time will tell if this proves to be the correct decision.