In a world where “convenience” and “ease” are terms we love to hear one can only imagine that also when applied to Dishwashing features, the machine must also clean dishes thoroughly. However, what about taking this a step further, and instead of just focusing on functionality, buying a state of the art machine that looks like a built-in extension of your kitchen.
Form and Function
Besides the traditional dishwasher, the one that measures 24 inches and fits under a counter, manufacturers have begun to make alternative sizes and designs to add to the mix. With function being a priory, a pretty dishwasher, no matter how big or small, needs to clean and should meet energy star rating specifications.
High End Dishwashers
Brands like Miele and Asko are the Mercedes of the dishwasher world. These machines are more expensive because you are paying for the brand name but they also offer excellent quality, as well as beautiful design. Manufacturers typically have a range of models: from the more basic model to the one with all of the bells and whistles. You can find this with a Maytag, Kitchenaid, Bosch or just about any large manufacturer. Features one would expect from in a high end dishwasher would include: sound dampening insulation, to provide quietness when running, and also fully or partially integrated controls.
Favorite Innovative Dishwashers
Attending to space concerns some manufacturers have designed smaller sized machines: the Miele 18” slim Dishwasher, for example. For the need to accommodate and clean more dishes, one can buy a 30” machine with 3 racks. And to accommodate one’s desire for a small dishwasher at the bar or in the kitchen island, dish drawers designed by Fischer and Paykell are a designers dream.
