In the following sections, my current
preference is shown in red. However, these are all pretty close...
Most of the models below are based on talking with Vicki from
Bradlee Distributors.
Refrigerator
The following picture shows three options being considered:
- A single side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. Pros: simplicity;
no bending down. Cons: one door opens in the wrong direction.
- A narrower refridgerator/freezer, plus a
two-drawer freezer beside it. Pros: most heavily-used freezer just below the
microwave :-), a bit more freezer space. Cons: two units, more cost, uses up space
beneath counter (but maybe saves width overall?).
- Like #2, but refrigerator is even narrower, and there's a separate
fridge in the island, probably for drinks etc. Pros: fridge near living room, more
compact (than #2) in pantry area. Cons: space fragmented among three units, more
noise, more cost.

Requirements: fridge space > 15 CF, freezer space > 9 CF, ice
maker.
Cook Top
- Dacor SGM364S (stainless, 36" wide, 4 burners, gas), or
- Dacor SGM364B
(black, 36" wide, 4 burners, gas).
Hood
- Best K210A36BL (under cabinet, sloped front, 500 CFM), or
- Best P19570CMBL (fits entirely under
cabinet, but less ventilation), or
- Best 326 (pull-out).
Oven
- Dacor ECPS130B ("towel bar" handle, 30" wide,
convection), or
- Dacor CPT130B (glass control panel,
30" wide, convection).
Microwave
TBD. (Vicki suggested Best DM024B. Or: General Electric JE1660 in black -- seen at Arnold's Appliances.)
Dishwasher
TBD. (E.g. KitchenAid KUDS25SH --
seen at Arnold's Appliances). Need to check reliability & noise level.
Washer/Dryer
Frigidaire FWT449GFS (W) and FSE748GFS (D)
-- seen at Arnold's Appliances. Need to check reliability etc.