How much is the 'look' of an oven important.

scottishminnie

I'm sitting here looking at what I think is virtually the same oven.

I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole. I needed to replace my oven quickly after being let down by boots appliances 4 times over a 2 week period and this was all I could get to take away at the time.

The steel is never clean, looks scratched and generally worn but worst of all the temperature is totally inaccurate. I can only use it in conjunction with an internal thermometer (which record differences of up to 20 degrees). Hotpoint were called out to the temperature problems only to state that 20 degree difference was an acceptable tolerance.

I'd stick with what I wanted, even if there was a delay. As LEJC sais I'd be asking questions about the delay and your options.

CH27

Only get what you're happy with.
Don't let them rush you into taking an inferior appliance.

marisco_2

I'd like to be able to say that the look of an oven for me came way below its functionality and price. However I am a super fussy person when it comes to the style of things in my home. It wouldn't matter if I could create culinary masterpieces in the thing, if it looked wrong to me it would grate me for years. A kitchen refit is a big job and one you want to get right first time. If I were you I wouldn't rush into purchasing an appliance that you are not genuinely 100% happy about.

Gloomendoom

I'm with the people who say get one that you are happy with. you are going to be looking at it virtually every day for the next few years.

To me/us looks are very important whatever we buy. To the extent that we are prepared to compromise on other aspects like practicality or efficiency.

ca55ie

Can only agree with the previous posters. You are spending a lot of money on a new kitchen why ruin the whole room for the sake of an oven you don't like? There are so many options out there it should be possible to find one that is both efficient and looks good.

74jax

i'm going back after work now to discuss my options. I have no problems with waiting for my oven to come in stock, therefore putting the kitchen back a few weeks. However as it's a big job, walls being re-done, cement floor laid etc I'm guessing the company doesn't want to have to contact all it's different contractors and re-schedule.

I'll see what else they can offer. I did say ont he phone what price can I go to (so i could look online and find one I liked) but 'it doesn't work that way....'. The one they've offered is £300 more than the one we picked, but that doesn't really matter if I don't like it.

Hopefully, I'll find something in store later.

Dark_Star

Is this any good?

http://ao.com/product/OIF22300X-Beko-Electric-Single-Oven-Stainless-Steel-16973.aspx?cm_mmc=Google%20PPC%20c-_-PLA-_-Beko-_-OIF22300X_SS&WT.z_PT=MDA&WT.z_MT=Search&WT.z_RTM=PLA&WT.z_DT=c&WT.z_APT=single%20ovens&WT.z_BR=Beko&WT.z_FT=Built%20In&WT.z_PC=OIF22300X_SS&WT.mc_id=1&gclid=CIngkLO3pbkCFQ_LtAodfQwAaQ


it's a great oven & didn't cost the earth

Bella73

For me looks are important for expensive things like an oven, it's not like most of us can afford to change them on a whim if you don't like it. I would rather do without for a bit and get the one I wanted.

andygb

We have only had three (built in/under) ovens in 22 years, and the latest one is a Neff single, which was reduced to under £300 in Comet. It seems to work fine (now three years old) and is easy to clean.

Smithy7876

Ive just installed a new kitchen. I found the oven I liked for functionality etc then paid more as the next one up in the range was better looking

The look and feel of an oven/kitchen will always be one of perspective some people generally wont mind how it looks as long as it works etc. Hoever the fact you raised a question on a forum about it means you clearly do care about the look! Find one you like or you will regret the decision.