12 Reasons to Choose Integrated Appliances for Your New Kitchen

How exciting is it to be in a position to design your own kitchen? Choosing everything from the flooring to the cabinetry gives you some control of how much of your personality you’d like to inject into the space. When you design your kitchen, appliances should be a priority as part of your planning, and one of the questions you’ll face is whether you should opt for integrated or freestanding appliances.

There are a lot of decisions you’re going to make about your kitchen but if you want it to be stylish and functional, the appliances you choose will make a difference. It’s not just the brands you need to choose wisely, but the colours, the layout and the tiles of the floor. So, should you go for integrated appliances this time? We think so – and here are 12 reasons why.

Image source: Pexels

It looks good. Aesthetic appeal is a must with your brand new kitchen. The first reason to choose integrated appliances instead of freestanding ones is the fact they’re designed to blend in behind cabinetry. This offers a cohesive, smooth look and you can match the rest of your kitchen’s design with it. Refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens can all be hidden behind custom built cabinets that match the rest of your kitchen design. Let’s also not forget that if you invest in a brand like Miele, you’ll have access to parts if you need Miele appliance repair. The techs will know how to deal with integrated appliances as they’re the ones who install it in the first place!
Maximizing your kitchen space. Integrated appliances being seamlessly blended in will help you to maximize the space you get. You get more of your kitchen back to use for storage and that will help you to choose the larger pieces if you want to. Your kitchen will be seamless in its movement, so you can store the smaller appliances far more easily when you choose to integrate the larger ones!
The kitchen functions better. Did you know that some integrated appliances function better than freestanding? Integrated appliances have efficiency features and user-friendly options, and they offer better insulation, noise reduction and an improved performance. Integrated ranges, ovens and cooktops can also be designed for smarter living, allowing your kitchen to function better. Smart tech, energy efficient settings and touch controls all work to make your kitchen come together.
It’s super clean. Honestly, having built-in appliances means that you can find it much easier to keep the kitchen clean of fingerprints and crumbs. There are fewer spaces for grime and dust build ups, and you can bet that the surfaces are much easier to wipe down and maintain, too, which makes such a difference to your usual cleaning routines. All of this works to ensure a tidier and more hygienic kitchen space. Taking care of your kitchen becomes easier, which makes your life much easier, too.
You can lean into energy efficiency. You want to do better for the environment, right? Well, integrated appliances are far more energy efficient than freestanding ones. Choosing trusted brands that are hot on being more efficient means you’re choosing things that are better designed for optimizing energy use – and that makes such a difference to your energy costs. You’ll reduce the impact your home has on the environment, reduce your costs and live in a nicer, more cohesive environment. You don’t have to be a green Queen to be more eco-conscious, and opting for sustainability is the step you take to move forward with your kitchen planning.
Durability. Due to the fact that integrated appliances are built into custom cabinetry, they’re better for longevity. They’re not exposed to sticky hands or being knocked into by people moving around the space. Integrated models from reputable brands also tend to be made with much higher quality materials, which means that they’ll last a lot longer than you expected them to. Their performance improving over time makes it a worthy investment, and you have appliances that last a lot longer.

Image source: Pexels

You’ll up the value of your home. Improving your home’s value has to be on your list of priorities and upgrading to integrated appliances means that you can sell them with the house when you choose to list it. Potential buyers are always drawn to kitchens that have integrated appliances because of the modern functionality that they offer. Sleek and integrated appliances are a huge selling point and if you ever decide to put your home on the market, it’s one of the main points to make.
The chance to customize. Customizing your home is about injecting your personality into it, which is much easier to do with customized kitchen designs. A huge benefit to integrated appliances is the ability to customize them to fit the unique design of your kitchen. Choosing cabinet panels that match the rest of the decor allows you to fully tailor the aesthetic, which is absolutely what you want. Regardless of your style – traditional, modern or something in between – integrated appliances complement the overall kitchen design. If you want that flexibility over the look of your space, it’s the best way to go.
Reducing noise. We mentioned this earlier but it deserves its own spot. Integrated appliances generally run more quietly than freestanding ones and because they’re built into the cabinetry, there’s an extra layer of muffle control. You then get a quieter, more pleasant kitchen to be in and if yours is open-plan, all the more important!
Better organization. Appliances that are out of the way are better if you want to maintain an organized kitchen space. Since the appliances fit behind the cabinet doors, you no longer have to work around their bulkiness. There’s nothing sticking out beyond the boundary of the cabinet anymore, and everything has its place! This helps you to maintain better efficiency.
It’s a long-term, worthy investment. Integrated appliances do not come with a cheap price tag, but they’re an investment that’s worth it. They’re smart and durable and the money you pour into them will come back to you when your home goes on the market. Because they can blend into your kitchen, you’ll save a lot of money on repairs and bills over time. The investment you make now will pay off in the years ahead!
You get that minimalist look. If you love a minimalist aesthetic, great, because these really will be the right fit for your home. Sleek kitchens are beautiful kitchens and even the country aesthetic is better when the appliances are tucked away. You end up with a calmer, prettier home and it’s worth every bit of confusion when choosing the right look! Your minimalist kitchen allows you to move with ease, keeping it organized and functioning correctly.

Choosing the right appliances is like anything else for your kitchen – it keeps you thinking about what you want for its future. It makes a world of difference in terms of aesthetics and function, and whether its appearance or cost, you have a lot to consider. Freestanding appliances have their place but if you get the choice, it’s integration you want. Space-saving, high tech appliances do so much more for your kitchen, your home and the value of both, so why don’t plan and budget for it? Once you have the budget sorted, you can work with a designer to get your kitchen built your way.