6 Best-Performing Kitchen Appliance Packages For Every Budget

Whatever budget you’re working with for your kitchen renovation, here are the best appliance suites that combine style and performance.

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Whether you’re building a new kitchen or giving it the upgrade it deserves, these kitchen appliance packages give you the most bang for your buck. We’ve considered looks, materials, craftsmanship, performance, and smart features in these suites, ranging from $2,200 to $13,000.

Affordable Kitchen Appliance Packages

Budget: Less than $2,500

One of the system's best new features are the interior drawers, which can now be as detailed as the most expensive high-end systems, providing a place for everything with drawers for pots, knives, tablelinens, and dinnerware.

This may come as a surprise, but as Consumer Reports has reported, price tags don’t always correlate with quality when it comes to kitchen appliances. In fact, their tests have shown that some of the best performing standard kitchen ranges are within the $1,000 range. Though you might fewer finish options to choose from, your budget doesn’t necessarily mean compromising on performance.

When looking for ways to save money on appliances, be sure to research energy efficiency and warranty policies—it’ll help save money on electricity bills and repair costs in the long run.

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IKEA NUTID Ceramic Cooktop

A cooktop with 2 variable cooking zones that provide even and effective heating adapted to the shape and size of your cookware.Touch-control panel is easy to access and use, since it is placed in the front.A heat indicator shows when the cooking zone has cooled so that you are not in danger of burning yourself.Smooth tempered glass surface makes it easy to clean.Infinite heat setting controls to suit your needs.Child-safety lock improves safety in the kitchen. Photo Courtesy of IKEA

IKEA NUTID S25 Side-bySide Refrigerator

There’s plenty of space for all your groceries. The adjustable shelves let you customize the space according your needs. The ice/water maker in the freezer serves ice cubes, crushed ice or cold water. Photo Courtesy of IKEA

GE 33" Over-the-Range Microwave Oven

GE’s Over-the-Range Oven will fit seamlessly into your beautifully designed kitchen. The sleek finish of stainless steel against the dark control pattern and window create a modern look fit for contemporary style. Photo Courtesy of GE

Package Total: $2,341.00

Samsung Top Mount Refrigerator

The high efficiency LED lights in Samsungs Top Mount Refrigerator beautifully illuminate the interior, as well as save you money on your energy bills. The refrigerator features FlexCool and Twin Cooling Plus technology in order to more efficiently keep food at the temperature you desire. Photo Courtesy of Build.com

GE 30" Freestanding Gas Range With Center Oval Burner and Griddle

GE’s affordable freestanding gas range features more convenient and alternative cooking options than your average freestanding range. The four corner gas burners are great for stovetop cooking, and the central burner and grill plate make it possible to grill your favorite foods indoors with ease. Photo Courtesy of Build.com

Bosch 300 Series Built-In Dishwasher

Bosch’s elegantly designed 300 Series Dishwasher is a high-performance machine with style. The onyx black finish adds a modern touch, and the three-rack stainless steel interior provides for high functionality. Photo Courtesy of Bosch

Package Total: $2,237.94

Mid-Level Kitchen Appliance Packages

Budget: Less than $7,000

In the kitchen, the existing cabinets were updated with a coat of paint and topped with new Caesarstone countertops. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and mixer are from KitchenAid and the cooktop is GE.

A new coat of paint and Caesarstone countertops revive this renovated kitchen. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and mixer are from KitchenAid, and the cooktop is GE.

Photo: Jack Thompson

The options available in at a mid-range price point often include trendy finishes and more functional features. With more freedom in your budget, you’ll be able to pick appliances that complement your kitchen’s overall design aesthetic and incorporate the newest technologies, like the Nest Thermostat integration in the 30″ Whirlpool range featured below.

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Bosch 800 Series 24" Glass-Door Refrigerator

Bosch’s 24-inch-wide entry into the compact category comes in tempered white glass (pictured), black glass, and stainless-steel finishes with hidden hinges and a handle-less design. Photo courtesy of Bosch

Zline RAS-WM-30 30" Slide-In Dual Fuel Colored Series Range

ZLINE’s Professional 30″ Range is complete with a 4 burner gas cooktop for energy efficiency, temperature control, and even-cooking. The 4.0 cu. ft. of deep oven capacity provides a large cooking area that’s perfect for multiple dishes at once and easily handles large baking sheets, like an 18″ pizza. Photo Courtesy of Build.com

Cafe 24" Wide Fully Integrated Dishwasher

The chic white finish and brass-finished handle with discreet controls on the top of the door make the stylish Cafe dishwasher. Perfectly match your appliance with your kitchen design with Cafe’s stylishly finished appliances. Photo Courtesy of Build.com

Package Total: $6,449.19

AGA Elise 36" Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator

Marvel presents a spacious, eye-catching French-door refrigerator with outstanding refrigeration power and flexible storage. In the fresh food section, four cantilever glass shelves, five door bins (two with gallon-capacity storage), a wine rack, two tilt-out can racks, two humidity controlled crisper drawers and a temperature controlled drawer give you plenty of different ways to store your food. The temperature-controlled drawer features nine preset selections (like Ready to Serve, Cheese, White/Sparkling Wine, Beer, Fish/Shellfish) plus three customizable settings to ensure your food remains at the ideal temperature for serving and maintaining freshness. Theatre-style LED lighting illuminates the entire interior for easy browsing. Throughout both sections of the refrigerator, Marvel’s air filter ensures clean, hygienic air. Photo courtesy of Build.com

Whirlpool 30″ Electric Range With Nest Thermostat Integration, Flex Heat and Max Capacity Rack

A range like no other: The Whirlpool Electric Range uses technology integration to bring you a highly capable energy efficient appliance. Product Technologies and Features: Nest Learning Thermostat Integration: This technology from Whirlpool allows you to program certain aspects of your appliance to work through your thermostat. Program to turn the appliance on and off, keep you informed on progress and more FlexHeat: This technology provides you with dual elements for even heat distribution. Go easily from a 6″ burner to a 9″ element for large meals or cookware FrozenBake allows you to skip pre heating and will automatically adjust cook times Photo Courtesy of Build.com

Bosch S800 Hndl Dishwasher

The sleek Bosch 2800 features seamless design from its smooth dark finish to the InfoLight technology that allows users to visually see whether or not the load is finished being washed from afar without manually checking. Photo Courtesy of Bosch

Package Total: $6,952.20

Luxury Kitchen Appliance Packages

Budget: Less than $13,000

Dacor’s truefit integration combined the modern look of graphite stainless steel is designed to seamlessly blend in with a wider range of cabinetry.

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