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Modern kitchen appliances are a great way to integrate timeless features and aesthetics into your kitchens made for today’s homeowners. Overall, the latest kitchen appliances are all about energy efficiency, ease of use, and sleek, modern designs, making it an exciting time to purchase appliances. Keeping up with the newest kitchen appliances can be a full-time job, but luckily, that’s what we do here at Albert Lee.
If you need help brining your modern kitchen design to life, we’re the experts in the Puget Sound where locals can go to find appliances for the perfect kitchen upgrade. If you’re looking for modern kitchen appliance ideas, we’ve got you covered with this guide.
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When it comes to modern cooking appliances, you’ll see a lot of fun, innovative features that instantly elevate your modern kitchen design. As the appliance industry evolves, so does the expectation of appliances that are easier to use, leave a smaller carbon footprint, and assist us in creating dynamic, delectable dishes time and time again. The latest kitchen appliance trends show that various cooking appliances are leaning toward cleaner alternatives like induction cooking and steam clean ovens, as well restaurant quality features like sous vide cooking and advanced convection baking. modern appliances
What’s Going Out of Style?
As tastes progress toward more environmentally friendly approaches, you’re going to see various trends like gas ranges and cooktops becoming less popular, mainly due to the harmful chemicals and odors they release into our homes and the world. You’re also going to see less “traditional” electric cooktops with raised coils and chunky, unattractive knobs.
What Features & Designs to Look For:
- Wi-Fi compatibility
- Glass or black accents
- Professional/customizable hardware
- In-oven cameras
- Induction cooktops
- French door wall ovens
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✔ We Recommend: Café™ Professional Series 30" Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven
Elegant performance is the word that comes to mind when it comes to the French door design and True Convection cooking system on this Café wall oven. Enjoy whipping up delicious meals and baked goods in style with a variety of cooking modes and the power to manage it all via Wi-Fi. Want to indulge in your favorite fried foods without the guilt? Switch on the built-in Air Fry mode for crispy, delicious results without the use of oil or frying.
★ Featured Café CTS90FP2NS1 review:
“Amazing oven! Cooks everything perfectly. As a retired chef, I bought it for the French door feature. It does everything, no need for additional ovens.”
We Also Like: GE Profile™ 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Single Oven
Shop This GE Profile Wall Oven
Watch deliciousness unfold right from the convenience of the in-oven camera featured on this smart wall oven. Check the progress or just enjoy watching your food cook, however you decide to use this camera, it’s sure to make your culinary experience a little bit sweeter. With this GE Profile 30" oven, you get more than just an appliance, you get an innovative novelty that performs time and time again, with upgrades like True European convection and Air Fry that make it a joy to create meals.
★ Featured GE Profile PTS9000SNSS review:
“I am loving how fast my oven heats, how many options it has (air fry, bake, convection, dehydrate, etc.). The all in one is so convenient! I also love that I can operate it from my phone. Preheating for a "take-and-bake" pizza while on the way home is a game changer.”
✔ Recommended Modern Range: Bosch® 800 Series 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Induction Range
This Bosch 800 induction range is the way of the future with energy-efficient heat production that promises to rival cooking with gas. The induction cooktop makes it faster and easier to get delicious results, helping you save both money and energy during every cooking endeavor. Paired with powerful convection, plus a handsome build, this modern range is sure to be the showstopper in the kitchen that helps you make the showstopper for the table.
★ Featured Bosch HIS8055U review:
“We purchased the Bosch 800 series Induction range about 3 months ago. It is by far the best oven we have ever owned. The pizza setting works great, boils a kettle of water in about a minute, easy to clean the cooktop. The oven racks are very heavy duty and the oven glass offers high visabilty to what ever you are cooking.”
Modern Refrigeration
Big waves are happening with modern refrigeration and fridge design, giving homeowners multiple ways to create trendy, modern kitchens they love to work in. Some of the newest features include smart integration, climate-controlled drawers, premium ice production, and even touchscreen refrigerators with fully functional apps. Through smart appliances, homeowners can enhance their connected kitchens, making it possible to create grocery lists, set schedules, play music, and even see inside their refrigerator, right from their smart devices.
What’s Going Out of Style?
While we love a good stainless steel moment, the classic refrigerator finish is competing with alternative finishes such as matte white, black stainless steel, and panel ready fridge (the Samsung Bespoke line is a great example of the power of creativity and versatility). With that said, there will still be stainless steel options, except modern updates are fingerprint resistant, whereas base might not be.
Features & Designs to Look For
- Custom finishes
- Advanced cooling technology
- Quad-door refrigeration
- Smart features
- Door-in-door designs
✔ We Recommend: Samsung Bespoke 29 Cu. Ft. Matte Black Steel French Door Refrigerator with Family Hub™
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When it comes to smart kitchen appliances, this Samsung Family Hub refrigerator is the cream of the crop. Showcase all your favorite things in life, from family photos and music on the touchscreen door, or even set schedule reminders or add your favorite recipes. Its touchscreen door opens up to an enormous interior with 29 cubic feet of flexible storage that’s ideal for anything from prepackaged salads to large frozen pizzas. With the control in your hands, this refrigerator lets you do things the way you like. As part of the Bespoke line, this custom refrigerator can be personalized with a variety of color panels to fit the style of your unique kitchen.
★ Featured Samsung RF29BB89008M review:
“Elegant, versatile, and spacious, with 2 growing boys the refrigerator meets all of our family needs.”
✔ We Also Like: LG 27.1 Cu. Ft. PrintProof™ Stainless Steel Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Shop This LG French Door Refrigerator
“Life’s Good” with this LG InstaView refrigerator in the kitchen, featuring favorites for every get-together or happy hour. As far as modern design goes, the standout on this model is the InstaView door that illuminates the interior with two quick knocks on the refrigerator door, revealing what’s inside without wasting cold air. It’s roomy too, with over 27 cubic feet of storage capacity, so everyone has a spot to keep favorite foods fresh.
★ Featured LG LRSOS2706S review:
“This refrigerator offers an abundance of space, making it a dream for storage. Its modern design has completely transformed the look of my kitchen, giving it a sleek and upscale appearance. … my absolute favorite aspect is the craft ice balls. They add a touch of luxury to my drinks and are a conversation starter when I have guests over.”
Modern Dishwashers
Even when it comes to a modern kitchen remodel, it’s important to consider the newest advancements in one of our most hard-working appliances—the dishwasher. We’ve come a long way from standard, bulky appliances, and the newest dishwasher trends are emerging as sleek, stylish pieces that showcase powerful cleaning technologies. These features and designs are helping homeowners create a quiet, functional aesthetic, that makes doing daily chores a little more bearable.
Catering to the demands of contemporary lifestyles, modern dishwashers are built with both efficiency and advanced technology in mind. With energy efficiency being a priority, you’re going to see a lot of dishwashers that have substantial savings on water use and electricity, featuring things like soil sensors and powerful spray arms. As far as designs, manufactures are sticking the traditional route with options showcasing integrated controls, built-in designs, but buyers can also explore custom finishes and innovative configurations like drawer dishwashers.
What’s Going Out of Style?
The biggest change happening with dishwashers is that we are no longer seeing standard finishes such as white or black. You’re going to see a lot of stainless steel, custom finishing, and panel-ready dishwashers. Additionally, many manufacturers now design dishwashers with quiet operations, which need the use of sensor lights to let users know if the dishwasher is in operation.
Features & Designs to Look For
- Third rack
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Quiet operation (44 dBA and lower)
- Hard food disposals
- Half-load options
- Advanced drying options
✔ We Recommend: Café™ 24" Stainless Steel Drawer Dishwasher
Shop These Cafe Drawer Dishwashers
This Café drawer dishwasher pair has the convenience you need, in a style you can be proud of. The double-drawer configuration caters to a variety of dishwashing needs, making it possible to wash everything from bulky casserole dishes to delicate glassware. When you need to pause the cycle, a simple knock on the outside will do, and then resume the cycle on the sleek, Start/Play button. The setup offers the most in flexibility, allowing users to wash half loads or full-size dishwasher loads.
★ Featured Café CDD420P2TS1 review:
“I absolutely love this dishwasher! With just 2 of us so nice to just use one drawer and with company both drawers. It looks beautiful and runs quiet as well as washes well. Very pleased.”
Commercial Kitchen Remodel
Are you the creator of custom designed kitchens? If so, you may be wondering if modern appliances can help you elevate your customer’s kitchen space. With the latest smart technologies and multifunctional features, you can use these appliances to be the perfect companion for any kitchen space. From customizable finishes, connected features, and intuitive controls, modern appliances not only elevate the kitchen experience but serve as cornerstone elements that enhance the overall design aesthetic. Let Albert Lee help you with your next build or project with the latest modern appliances today’s homeowners and tenants will love.
Trying to achieve a modern kitchen design can seem overwhelming, especially if you don’t know which appliances will work with your design or the kitchen’s overall function. Thankfully, the newest appliances are built to create ease and convenience, as well as a heightened sense of design integrity. Thanks to innovative features and timeless designs, the goal of achieving a modern kitchen design is much easier.
If you are in the market for new, modern appliances, then give Albert Lee a visit. Located throughout the Puget Sound, Albert Lee has everything you need to make your newest kitchen upgrade one for the books. With appliances featuring all the newest trends and innovations, you’re sure to find something to fit your design expectations—see for yourself online or at one of our appliance showrooms today!
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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).
Shop Modern Kitchen Appliances at Albert Lee
At Albert Lee Appliance, we provide quality name-brand appliances for great prices. Shop appliances online or visit us today at one of our six locations in Puget Sound, WA. In the meantime, browse our website to shop Albert Lee appliance sales and check out Albert Lee appliance reviews online to ensure every purchase is an informed one. More available than ever, our experts at Albert Lee Appliance are always happy to help you achieve the modern kitchen design you’ve always wanted, whether you call us or use our online chat feature. Contact us today!
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