A color revolution going on in the appliance industry has produced three awesome new premium finishes to choose from. For years, stainless steel ruled the premium appliance industry as the finish of choice. That appears to be changing - fast! In the past few years, several manufacturers introduced black stainless steel as an option, and it has started to catch on. Just about all of the major brands are offering black stainless steel, including GE, LG, KitchenAid, Samsung, and more.  

A counter-depth refrigerator's case is typically close to 24 inches deep, the same as the average countertop depth, so they fit in close to the countertops rather than sticking out 5-7 inches. The doors usually still stick out a few inches, but overall it's less than standard depth refrigerators. This is a step up from typical refrigerators that can give your kitchen a sleeker, high-end look without springing for a built-in or panel-ready design! We've compiled some of the largest counter depth refrigerator models available today to help large households find the perfect option for their needs. For more information on choosing a new refrigerator, check out our refrigerator buying guide. 

Electric ranges offer a sleek look and great baking performance, and can be commonly found in apartments and homes where installing a gas line is not possible. With many of them now available with smooth ceramic glass cooktops, they’re easy to clean and look great, too!

To help you find a new electric range, we’ve put together reviews of some of the best electric range models of 2023, all from different brands and at a variety of price points, starting at $1,048 up to a premium $1,998 double oven model (although promotional periods and rebates can shave 20% or more off the list price). All models have five elements, flexible dual or triple expandable elements, and some form of convection for better cooking and baking results.

Looking for slide-in ranges with front controls? Check out our best slide-in electric range reviews. If you're looking for induction electric ranges, check out our Frigidaire induction range review. And if you need more info on choosing a new range, check out our range buying guide!

These seven models are numbered for your convenience but listed in no particular order. Let’s dig in!

Although front load washers are becoming more common on the market today, many people stand by the tried-and-true top load washer design. If you're looking for the largest top load washer with an agitator, you're in the right place. We've written about agitator washing machines before, but the main reason why people go for them is they use more water and can handle heavy soils better as a result, ideal for busy households and handling seriously dirty clothes! And if you want to wash a king-sized comforter, big loads of towels, and more, the larger the washing machine, the better! (For more info on choosing a new washer, check out our washing machine buying guide.)

In this article, we'll go over our top picks for the largest top load washer models with agitators on the market for 2023 to help you choose the best option for your needs. Remember: these XL models tend to have larger dimensions than standard models, so check that you have enough space in your laundry area and that your doors are wide enough to fit these models into your home!

Refrigerators! We all have one that may have seen better days. Many of us have full-depth units for a variety of reasons and may consider purchasing the same size and style as a replacement. But counter depth options in different styles are available that could take your kitchen design to the next level! These refrigerators imitate the built-in look when installed between cabinets and panel enclosures. It will give a sleek, professional, and finished look to your kitchen. (For more info on choosing a new refrigerator, check out our refrigerator buying guide!)

In this article, we take a look at our top picks for the five best counter depth refrigerator models of 2023, mainly focusing on French door models except for #4, which is a side by side model. Pay attention to the depth measurement, which includes the case, doors, and door handles. The case depth, or depth excluding doors and handles, will usually be around 24 to 24.5 inches. Different door thicknesses and handle designs will stick out more or less from the cabinetry. You can read more about counter depth refrigerators in our article.

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The appliance industry is exploding with new color and finish options. New colors like black stainless, black slate, black matte, and Tuscan stainless steel are pouring onto the market. With so many color and finish options available, it's getting hard to keep track of which brands offer what. We've put together this article to help you quickly navigate the landscape and get a solid overview of what's available and what's upcoming. Let's start off with a brief look at each of these new color options! (We're also keeping a record of finishes that have been discontinued since we first wrote this blog post.)

Drawer dishwashers are a unique concept that offer versatility and performance that you can't get with traditional dishwashers. They offer installation and operational options that you probably have not considered. In the past, only Fisher & Paykel offered drawer dishwashers, but now, there are options available from GE Cafe. These unique GE Cafe products were manufactured by Fisher & Paykel for GE Cafe.

In our review, we'll discuss the features, styles, and pricing of GE Cafe’s eye-catching drawer dishwashers (for more info on choosing a new dishwasher, check out our dishwasher buying guide).

LG is not the first manufacturer to combine a washer and dryer into a single unit - there are all-in-one washer dryer combos that wash and dry in the same drum, unitized front load washer and dryer units from brands like Speed Queen, and even laundry centers that unitize a top load washer and dryer, like Frigidaire's washer dryer combo. LG's WashTower is new for 2020, and it unifies a front load washer with a matching front load dryer, with the control panel conveniently sandwiched in the middle.

Where does this machine really shine? Why should you buy the WashTower rather than a stackable front load washer and dryer pair? Let's dig into the details!

Looking for a refrigerator with seamless design but struggling to find one that can accommodate a large family? You’re in the right place for an answer!

LG has recently introduced Counter Depth Max refrigerators, and a lot of people are excited about it. Big families can finally have a seamless looking counter depth refrigerator with the capacity you can only find in standard depth models! In this article, we take a closer look at what these new refrigerators offer and review a particular model with an integrated external tall ice and water dispenser. 

GE and Whirlpool both offer a great range of refrigerators, so you may be curious about what they have in the bottom freezer refrigerator category. Bottom freezer refrigerators flip the traditional top-freezer model upside down. You have easy access to the fridge without bending over, and the drawer-style freezer doesn’t require careful management to avoid spilling bags of frozen vegetables on the floor!