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.  

One of the most convenient kitchen appliances found in almost every home is the popular over the range microwave oven, more commonly known as an OTR microwave oven. The OTR microwave has taken the place of the countertop microwave and hood assembly, saving space by combining both products into one handy package. Power capacities can vary from 850 watts for reheating or up to 1,200 watts for cooking full meals. 

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).

Black stainless steel appliances are here and they are hot! But are they right for you? Are you considering a new kitchen package and leaning towards stainless steel but wondering whether you should choose black stainless steel instead? We can shed some light on this choice for you.

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. 

There seem to be more and more color options for appliances coming to the market in recent years. For over a decade, stainless steel appliances were king in the marketplace for anyone building a new home or remodeling an existing home. Stainless steel is still the most popular option, but that may be changing. New colors like black stainless steel, slate, and black slate, among others, are catching on with consumers.

If you're not sure if you're ready for something new or not sure what makes slate different, we'll go over stainless steel versus slate appliances to help you decide which of these might be the best option for you. Let's take a look.

Before you head out the door to shop for a new dishwasher for your kitchen, one of the first things you should ask yourself is, "How much space do I have for installation?" This is especially important if you have an older home or custom kitchen that may have unusual dimensions. Most brands make standard-size models, but there are some specialty sizes that are available to fit into spaces that are non-standard.

For more help buying a new dishwasher, check out our dishwasher buying guide!

Are you a wine enthusiast looking for the ideal place to store your collection of red and white wines? Are you looking for the best wine cooler options for your home? If so, specialty brand Marvel should definitely be up for consideration. In this wine refrigerator review, we'll go over the different sizes, price points, and options among Marvel wine coolers. Marvel has both single and dual temperature zone wine refrigerators available, all at a high level of quality.

There are certainly many other brands that offer wine coolers at lower price points, but if you want the best in quality for your wines, both inside and out, you should consider Marvel's wine coolers. They stand apart thanks to their focus on energy efficiency, leading the industry in fast and responsive cooling thanks to Dynamic Cooling Technology, and professional features. The following three models are some of their most popular options. 

All of the Marvel wine refrigerators in our review include the following:

• Front-breathing design for built-in installations

• Vibration Neutralization System to protect wines from agitation

• Tinted, UV resistant Argon-filled dual pane glass doors to protect wines from damaging ultraviolet light

• Sleek designer styling, including panel-ready options

• Basic Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, 5 years parts on the sealed system

• Integrated digital controls with LED display on top of the door

• Designed for quiet operation