Two different kitchens, one with a KA (10 years old) and the other with a SZ (9 years old).

The freezer handle on the KA has come off several times, to the point the underlying support seems to be failing. A plastic piece associated with a wide drawer broke and the cost to replace is over $400. I am living with it for now.....

The SZ is still perfect.

We moved to a home 13 years ago that had a subzero 36 in wide fridge that was installed in 2000.

I never had expensive high end appliances in the past and I usually chose mid range quality appliances.

The Subzero is great and had one switch go bad wich we replaced ourselves. I love that the food seems to last a little longer and that the layout really makes it easy to load a lot into the fridge and not loose anything.

They are expensive, but I would replace this with the same if it fails.

If you can afford it, it is great luxury to have.

Make sure that if you are short, you can reach the top shelf on some of the newer styles.

Talk to your general contractor. Do not talk to anyone that has nothing to do with your project.

My vote is this one from DIS…and with all the money you save with not doing new counters you can really splurge on great quality lighting and hardware:

Big mistake not bringing the cabinets to the ceiling.

For maximum efficiency, the hood should be 6” wider than the range top, and cover the front burners.

Not a fan of chimney hoods.

darbuka 8 year old post that was dug up by a Spammer hawking his vent hoods.

Would love to see updated photos!

@robbie107, I also access Houzz through the old Gardenweb link. That might make a difference.

You want to edit?!! after a submit. Takes TWO attempts.

Firefox

I mac big screen/ less than 2 year old, Seqouoia

No Its not the browser, not the computer.....it is Houzz and nowhere else.

Face it, you want EVERYONE on the app, and it isn't happening here. Ever : )

Off chance I houzz on the phone? Safari.......browser.

Needs a clean up of this dilemma site, as well. . Ten years on a thread is at least five years too many.

The app is far less functional than using a browser as well as more difficult to use. I use a browser when on my phone as well.

There really isn't a style called Florida coastal!

This particular 2-color look has been trending for the last few years, all over the country. A friend just finished a kitchen just like this ... and we are near the Gulf!

This will date your kitchen to the early/mid 2020's.

None of that really matters. Design a kitchen you love, that fits the overall architectural style of the home and complements your interior design choices.

Add as many drawers as possible.

Sorry but IMO the island pendants are not the best choice and are too large.