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Monday, March 01, 2010

The Stainless Range

If you are want to see emerging trends in residential product design, look in the commercial/restaurant space or travel to Europe.

The stainless range is no exception. Someone once looked in a commercial kitchen and thought...I wonder if this would work in my house.

Thus the pro range was born. The pro range has the high heat of a commercial with insulation, so it can be situated next to cabinets. It also wont burn your hands by touching it...a necessary perk.



Then of course, stainless became a nascent (good word, admit it) trend. Frigidaire was the first to see it 15 years ago and now every manufacturer markets a bunch...Add the competition to another recent trend, the recession, and you have the next fad (a short term trend)...called the price drop.

This stainless self-cleaning range is now under $400 or $300 cheaper than its original price...


3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:56 PM

    Will the Stainless trend ever go away? Who decided it was a good idea? Did they try to clean it? okay, I'll get off my soap box and got back to getting the smudges off my stainless fridge door.

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  2. Probably not for two reasons: First it matches every style, and secondly what is the replacement?

    BTW, buy some stainless steel cleaner...We sell the cleaner as wipes. They are eco friendly and easy to use

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  3. i just read back through almost all of your "range" posts and was wondering what your recommendation would be for a dual fuel 30" range? i really want a gas cooktop...would you recommend dual fuel? i just have no idea what brand is better for the money. four burners is good, any other gadget is great, a warming drawer or second small oven is always nice but not required. just want the most bang for our buck! thanks for anything you are willing to give :)

    natalie
    nattyroe@gmail.com

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