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Bettina Pimentel revives her kitchen with a new BlueStar Range and Refrigerator.

No one wants to live in a house that hasn’t kept up with the times. And when Bettina Pimentel moved into her new home, that’s exactly how she found it. So, she decided to completely and utterly gut the kitchen for a fresh new start. She went on to tell us, “I wanted something fun. Something that just had character and something that I could personalize to fit my own lifestyle. Plus, I also really needed some space to do a lot of cooking at once.” With this, she would relay the same information to Simon Joseph, her Airport Home Appliance Specialist who quickly got on the job.

Pimentel then told us, “Simon showed me photos of his own BlueStar Range, and we started talking about recipes. The next thing I know, I’m seeing it in person, and I just knew it was the one for me. The French-style

For Renee Hart, the only thing that brightens her kitchen more than her smile is her new stunning Fulgor Milano range and Zephyr Hood. Her kitchen features a quartzite countertop and custom under-cabinet lighting. Renne’s story is unlike other customer kitchens we’ve come across. See, Renne didn’t use a professional design firm, consultant, or anyone else for that matter for her kitchen remodel. She researched, planned, and brought together her own ideas to execute her own vision, the way she saw it. Her new Fulgor Milano Range comes at 36” and is thoughtfully designed with 6 burner positions, each with a 5-in-1 Crescendo burner. The range comes equipped with heavy-duty cast iron grates that form a continuous-looking surface for easy movement. Plus, if you really want to be customizable, it also comes with a “Create Your Own” personalized nameplate on the oven door!

Designing a Luxury Palace in the heart of Silicon Valley with Hoa Chen

As a builder and owner of Silva Management INC., as well as its sister luxury retail store, Lusso, Hoa Chen (picture to the left), knows a thing or two about choosing the right appliances for a home. Along with requiring careful consideration during shopping, he also says, “We build these homes to sell, and we chose Thermador because people get excited to see and hear about the brand in a luxury home.” As far as designing a kitchen, well, Hao aims to create a space that is “elegant but not personal. We want the homebuyer to have the freedom to make the kitchen their own, while still giving them a kitchen that’s beautiful from the start.” he told us.

combine a Navy-Blue paint color with White and Off- White counter-tops and back-splash. They also put in a 24K gold island sink faucet, gold

Induction cooking is gaining popularity for a good reason - it's highly efficient. In fact, induction cooktops are nearly 10% more efficient than traditional electric appliances and about three times more efficient than gas powered ones. Not only that, but induction is also a cleaner and safer option, with environmental benefits over the standard electric cooktops. Because of their popularity and benefits, we've listed the top brands offering induction options, in no particular order

Jennair

Introducing the JennAir Euro Style 36” Induction Cooktop - the key to stress-free

Brian and Sheila Gregory turn their outdated kitchen into a modern entertaining experience.

Having already built and sold several homes, remodeling their own home of 25 years was an enormous passion project for Briand and Sheila Gregory of San Jose. With excitement, Sheila told us, “If this was one of our spec homes, we would have made more neutral choices to remodel the remodel, but, because it was for our own kitchen, we designed it to suit our own needs. It turned out much better than we could have ever imagined.” Their kitchen featured a suite of Miele appliances, which was an easy choice for them because, “...When it comes to quality, we know Miele is top of the line!”.

Brian and Shiela started by selecting a set of quarter-sawn cabinets in a dark gray stain. “We didn’t want anything too ornate, and we also felt the modern trend of ultra-simple would just be

Nancy Nakano and Michael Mangano use Bertazzoni appliances to accent their sleek, minimalistic kitchen. We sat down with Nancy Nakano and Michael Mangano, owners of MTM Building Group located in Gilroy. They recently just finished their free slowing minimalistic home nestled atop the hillside of Gilroy Country Oat Estates! So, naturally, we had to go and find out what went into their remodeling journey!

So, why did you select Bertazzoni for your kitchen?

Well, the first thing we thought about was: We need an appliance manufacturer that has a good reputation. That was a must. Plus, among other things, we wanted a manufacturer that also had been producing appliances for a while and had been manufacturing products that had the high-end appliance look at a competitive price. Ultimately, we wanted a good-Ol' Italian manufacturer, someone that had been in

Did you know that there are various types of ovens? Yes, you can find gas and electric ovens that differ based on their fuel sources. Moreover, within these categories, there are different oven types available, depending on the specific model you choose, with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

So, what are the different types of ovens? There are four main types: Convection, Conventional, Steam, and Combi-Steam ovens. Each type has its unique advantages and can yield different results depending on what you're cooking. To determine the best oven for you and your family, it's essential to understand the distinctions between them.

Oven Types

What’s a Convection Oven?

A convection oven is designed with two heating elements and a built-in fan to circulate hot air throughout its interior. This setup includes a heating element positioned

Leveling up your next meal just might be easier than you think! With the proper appliances, you can be the next top chef!

Why Invest in Quality Appliances?

Seems like a silly question, right? Even if it is, we need to remember that appliances are essential investments. Taking home, a quality kitchen appliance, for example, is an incredible way to step up your cooking skills. You would be more likely to learn how to prep and cook meals more efficiently and quickly as well as with immense control and precision

Having a new range or oven can greatly improve your creativity as well as overall experimentation. This in turn hands you several new recipe techniques, new methods of cooking, and a whole new style of you. Similarly, owning a dishwasher that doesn’t always break down saves you time and money while you do other tasks.

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Did you know that the average household uses a dishwasher approximately 260 times per year? That’s 5 times a week, at least once a day, so it is safe to say families do use their dishwashers! With that said, do you know if your dishwasher has a stainless steel or plastic tub? Does it matter? When it comes to dishwashers, it is important to consider their inner tubs.

As briefly mentioned, there are only two main types: stainless steel and plastic. Both materials are capable of effectively cleaning your dishes, but it is essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each tub type while shopping for a dishwasher. Stainless steel is more commonly known as an industry-standard for all appliances, and usually features for luxury or high-end products. However, does it mean they are

With smart appliances becoming the new norm, it might seem daunting to have to learn new ways of operating them compared to conventional appliances. But don't worry, they are not as much of a learning curve as you might think.

With the integration of smart appliances, most homes are transforming into "Smart Houses," equipped with these smart devices that can be activated and operated with a simple push of a button or vocal command. Thankfully, all these appliances and devices can be controlled and monitored through their respective apps!

Discover the essential apps you should be using and learn why they are important!

LG ThinkQ

For all LG smart appliances, you will most likely be using the LG ThinQ app. The ThinQ app is the best way to manage all LG smart appliances, mainly because it is easy to use and user-friendly. LG makes