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Remaining one of the most popular rooms to remodel in the home, this year, considering a kitchen appliance for gift ideas might be just what your loved one had in mind. With the potential to last up to decades, kitchen appliances are practical offerings that offer convenience for everyday use—not to mention they inspire home cooks to do more with the hottest features and designs that get them excited about exploring new culinary creations.
Need a place to start your search? Find the inspiration you’ve been looking for with the best advice from our appliance experts here at Albert Lee in this quick guide with tips on what to look for, plus a look at our recommended kitchen appliances for every type of cook.
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If you want to gift your loved one a new kitchen appliance for gifts this year, a range is a great place to start looking. Ranges make cool appliances for gifts for that special person in your life and can help elevate every cooking experience. A top-quality range is more than just an appliance, it’s the heart of the home, and when you purchase one as an appliance gift, you are gifting the joy of cooking and baking to those you love.
Whether you're looking for mid-range prices or high end gift ideas, you are sure to find a range that fits your budget perfectly. When budgeting for a new range for the holidays, plan to spend anywhere between $800–$3,000, but if you’re aiming for high end gift ideas, explore luxury ranges between $5,000 and $15,000 from brands like Wolf, Thermador, Monogram, or Bertazzoni.
Tips For Gifting a New Range
- Kitchen appliance gifts are great, but always measure the width and depth of the space correctly to ensure you gift the right size range.
- Research brands and models and choose to go with a range that you know will give your loved one years of cooking and enjoyment.
- Ensure you buy a range with the correct fuel type, or you can opt for a versatile dual-fuel range to fit any cooking style.
- Consider the aesthetics and design of the kitchen and be sure to purchase a model that fits with the current decor in the kitchen.
- Check the return policy and warranty from the retailer you purchase from to give flexibility to both you and the recipient if something were to go wrong.
- Look for the latest features such as true convection, Wi-Fi compatibility, and induction cooktops, all which make great gift ideas for kitchens run by avid home cooks.
✔ We Recommend: Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Slide in Induction Range
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Give the ultimate kitchen appliance for gifts this year with this Café 30" induction range. The favorite cook in your life will thrive with Gourmet Guided Cooking and precise temperature control, helping them create dishes they can be proud to show off. The best appliance gifts are the ones that show a personalized touch, and with endless design options, and sleek appearances, you can give the gift of personalization to the favorite cook in your life with this sleek, slide-in model.
★ Featured Café CHS900P2MS1 review:
“Great control of temperatures on stove top, breads etc. bake better with more even oven temps, easy to clean, easy to learn. Looks great and gives a more consistent and controllable baking and cooking experience.”
Learn More: Are Cafe Appliance Packages Worth the Price?
Cooktops
If you’re looking for gift ideas for kitchens, a cooktop is another great way to give the gift of culinary inspiration to those you love. Whether it’s for a seasoned cook or an inspiring home chef, a cooktop is a top choice in gift ideas for cooks who enjoy a kitchen with a streamlined look. Want to go in on appliances with a gifting buddy? Cooktops make the ideal kitchen appliance gift ideas when complemented by a matching wall oven to complete the setup.
If you’re looking at a new cooktop as a kitchen appliance for gifts, the average price range can vary from cooktop to cooktop. Mid-range cooktops will be between $500–$2,000, and luxury cooktops can be anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000, so be sure to budget according to desired features, size, and cooking preference.
Tips For Gifting a New Cooktop
- First and foremost, be sure to measure the recipient's kitchen space to ensure you purchase the correct size cooktop.
- Asses what their cooking preference is, and whether they would want an induction, electric, gas, or dual-fuel cooktop.
- Be sure to choose something that goes along with their desired aesthetic.
- Look for flex zones, power burners/heating elements, Wi-Fi connectivity, and special features like guided cooking.
✔ We Recommend: KitchenAid® 30" Stainless Steel Gas Downdraft Cooktop
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Looking for appliance gifts that offer unparalleled performance and seamless user experience? Consider the possibilities with the KitchenAid 30" downdraft cooktop, which brings the power of precision and intuitive controls to every cooking experience. The cook in your life will love the built-in ventilation, which rapidly removes odors and grease, creating a cleaner, safer environment to cook up delectable dishes. Bringing sleek, modern designs through stainless steel finish and full-width cast-iron grates, this cooktop elevates any modern kitchen, making it a top choice for kitchen appliances for gifts this year.
★ Featured KitchenAid KCGD500GSS review:
“Food cooks evenly and faster than my previous electric cooktop. The stove is sturdy and easy to clean. The downdraft removes odors rapidly.”
Learn More: 3 Best KitchenAid Appliance Packages
Wall Ovens
Give the joy of fun appliances for gifts this year by bringing home a brand-new wall oven for the avid cook or baker in your life. Wall ovens offer an exceptionally easy user experience, creating top-notch dishes for the whole family to enjoy. With sleek, modern designs, wall ovens create a dynamic statement piece for any kitchen, appeasing a variety of different design styles. With precision control, intuitive features, and cooking versatility, a new wall oven makes one of the best home appliances for gifts.
Depending on your budget, you can find a mid-range wall oven between $1,000–$3,000, but if you're looking for a luxury kitchen appliance for gifts this year, you can expect to spend between $3,000–$10,000 (or more if you really want to impress).
Tips for Gifting a New Wall Oven
- Prioritize features that will help elevate the recipient's cooking experience.
- Understand the user's cooking preference, and purchase something that they will genuinely want to use and show off.
- Be sure to measure the space properly in order to purchase the correct size wall oven.
- Verify whether the wall oven needs a professional installer, and if so, set the installer up to take any guesswork out of it.
✔ We Recommend: GE Profile™ 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built-In Single Oven
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Finding gift ideas for the kitchen has never been easier, thanks to this GE Profile wall oven. Help any passionate baker whip up their favorite baked goods with True European convection, which delivers consistently even heat throughout the whole baking process, producing delicious, melt-in-your-mouth sweets and treats. With built-in Wi-Fi and an intuitive touchscreen display, this wall oven creates a user experience that is both fun and easy to use.
★ Featured GE Profile PTS7000SNSS review:
“We love our new wall oven! It's quiet and heats up quickly. The touch screen is easy to use and intuitive. The cooking modes are effective, love the convection roast for meat and fish. The probe is a nice feature that keeps me from checking my food every five minutes.”
Refrigerators
Refrigerators also make great ideas for kitchen gifts, providing users with convenience, not to mention some of the latest food preservation technology to ensure their favorite ingredients are fresh for every meal. Refrigerators are a great way to give your loved ones something that truly lasts them years and years to come, making it more than just an appliance, but a cornerstone of their kitchen.
While several factors play into a refrigerator's average price range, you can expect to spend between $800–$2,500 for a mid-range refrigerator and between $2,500–$8,000 for refrigerator models on the luxury side.
Tips For Gifting a New Refrigerator
- As always, measure the space that will be holding the refrigerator to ensure you buy the correct size.
- Consider features that will be convenient and efficient for the recipient to use such as water dispensers, special ice modes, convertible compartments, etc.
- Buy a refrigerator that has an interior capacity that accommodates storage needs.
- Be mindful of the decor, and choose a refrigerator that will complement it.
- Consider whether a built-in, counter-depth, or freestanding fridge would work best with the current kitchen set-up.
Learn More: A Guide to the Best New Smart Refrigerators
✔ We Recommend: Samsung 22.5 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
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Nothing is more exciting that having the latest technology at home, and this Samsung touchscreen refrigerator promises to be the showstopping “kitchen appliance for gift idea” your loved one has always dreamed of. They’ll love looking into the refrigerator without having the waste precious cold air, stream music throughout the whole house, set calendars, reminders, and much more all with the interactive screen. Forego cluttered refrigerators and hard-to-reach items, with the exceptional organizational storage inside this refrigerator, which gives easier access to everything inside.
★ Featured Samsung RF23A9771SR review:
“I got this fridge very recently and am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The Dual ice maker and the beverage center are my favorite features of this fridge. On top of that it is aesthetically pleasing to look at!”
Dishwashers
Where thoughtfulness meets convenience, a new dishwasher is a great way to grant the gift of ease and efficiency in a kitchen. A new dishwasher effortlessly streamlines everyday kitchen chores and is much more than just an appliance, it’s an invaluable time-saving gift that frees up time to focus on the most important things in life.
For a mid-range dishwasher you can expect to spend between $400–$1,200 and for a luxury dishwasher, plan to budget between $1,200–$2,500.
Tips For Gifting a New Dishwasher
- Measure the cutout size that will house the dishwasher.
- Consider the needs of the person who you will be gifting the dishwasher to. Do they run the dishwasher daily? Do they need something that is energy-efficient? Do adjustable racks and folding tines improve the way they do dishes?
- Consider purchasing a dishwasher with a quiet operation (44 dBA and lower).
- Make the gift customizable with a panel ready front that can be made to match cabinets and counters.
✔ We Recommend: KitchenAid® 24" Stainless Steel with Printshield Built In Dishwasher
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Gift the convenience of flexibility and the power of crystal clean dishes with the KitchenAid dishwasher with over 4,200 5-star ratings. With the confidence of consistently clean dishes, the favorite cook in your life can be unapologetic in creating dishes that make them proud, time and time again. When it’s all said and done, this dishwasher gives convenience and flexibility in all the right places, with a third utensil rack, an adjustable middle rack for taller items, a triple filtration system, and an impressive 39 dBA operation.
★ Featured KitchenAid KDTE204KPS review:
“My wife could not be happier with our new dishwasher. The 3rd rack on top for silverware is great and the depth of this dishwasher is better than all previous dishwashers we used. Would highly recommend to friends and family.”
Well-chosen kitchen appliance for gifts are a great way to bring both style and function to your loved one's home. Both enduring and practical, appliance gifts are an easy way to enhance the recipient's daily life by offering streamlined features and technology that are both convenient and fun to use. By considering the recipient's needs, must-have features, preferences, and personal aesthetic, you are sure to purchase something they will enjoy for years to come.
If you live in Puget Sound, have a favorite cook or baker in your life and are considering appliances as gifts this year, consider the selection at Albert Lee. With everything from cooking appliances, essential kitchen appliances, laundry, and even outdoor appliances, you are sure to find the perfect appliance gift to fit your budget, helping you give the ultimate gift of convenience and thoughtfulness.
Why Trust Albert Lee?
Since 1939, Albert Lee Appliance, a three-generation, family-owned business, continues to grow and serve the greater Seattle area with quality products you can count on and service you can trust. We are proud to have served this community for so long and wouldn’t be here without our loyal customers. There is a reason why we are Washington’s largest independent appliance dealer, and it’s not a secret. Simply put: We have the experience. We have been the original appliance experts for over eight decades (and counting).
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