OUR FAVORITE NEW KITCHEN UPGRADES

A few months ago, we installed our new range that completely took our kitchen to the next level, both in beauty and in practicality! I’ve had my eye on this ILVE range for years and when I made my kitchen mood board, it was one of my priorities. I HAD to have this range, mostly for its looks (let’s be real), but what I didn’t know until I received it was how much of a workhorse it is when it comes to cooking. More on that later on in the blog. 

I got this range, as well as our new panel ready dishwasher from Appliances Connection. They were so seamless to work with and their customer service is top notch. I had even realized that I ordered the wrong size dishwasher after I received it and they were prompt to help me out and exchange it to the correct size one. I can’t say enough great things about their service and delivery process!

This range has so many modes for so many different types of cooking. I have to refer to the manual still to remember the settings, but my favorite has been the convection cooking. I’ve never had food cook so FAST and get so beautifully browned until I used this oven. Wow. My food used to cook in 45 mins, now it’s 25-30. I’ve been very impressed. The top burners work incredibly well too, and cook in record time. 

As far as beauty goes- this is by FAR the most beautiful range I’ve ever seen. I love the ornate brass details against the glossy black finish. It adds so much needed contrast to my kitchen. Appliances connection gives you to option to choose these brass claw feet (which are extra, but SO worth it) and I knew I had to have them. I had the range for about a month before the claw feet and they absolutely took it to the next level- it’s a dream to look at and admire everyday!

Now as far as our new dishwasher goes, we got the Forte 650 series and I TRULY love it more than any dishwasher I’ve ever used or had before. I love that it’s panel ready and disguised with our cabinetry, but it also CLEANS everything way more efficiently than anything else. It has lights in it when you open the door so you can see inside and a very top rack where you can place large utensils like spatulas etc. I’ve been so happy with it. My dishes have been shiny and streak free since we installed it.