The Best Affordable Luxury Appliance Brands for 2025

You don't need to spend a fortune to get a great-looking set of kitchen appliances.

In this article, we'll cover the best affordable luxury brands, their top products, and some of the issues you should know about.

I'll also share the brand I used when I sold my condo years ago.

Some of these brands might surprise you, so pay close attention to their drawbacks.

We've got a lot to go over, so let's get started.

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What Are Affordable Luxury Appliances?

Affordable luxury appliances are a step up from standard options.

Instead of a freestanding refrigerator, you’re getting a counter-depth model, so those black, textured sides aren’t visible in the middle of your kitchen.

The same goes for an affordable luxury slide-in range, which lets you showcase your backsplash instead of covering it with a bulky backguard.

Dishwashers in this category tend to be quieter and often include upgraded features, like third racks.

Many of these kitchens also feature an over-the-range microwave. I like the idea and the lower price, but I recommend considering a hood for proper ventilation.

Range hoods might cost more, but it does a much better job of removing the harmful compounds created during cooking.

The Best Affordable Luxury Appliance Brands for 2025

1. Café Appliances

You should consider Café if you’re looking for something other than a stainless-steel kitchen. Their white finish is one of the most popular options.

White finishes have made a comeback, with different hardware options like copper, black, flat black, bronze, and brass.

The black finish with copper handles is another great option.

Café also offers a mirrored finish and exceptional gas and induction double-oven ranges, including a 6-burner, 30-inch gas range.

At first, I thought six burners might be excessive—are you really going to use all six at once?

But Café’s grill has two burners at 9500 BTUs each. Most other brands have just one burner at 8,000-10,000 BTU.

So, you’ll get even more heat for those pancakes. A grill can cook almost anything and be used as a warming zone.

The dishwasher is quiet at 39 dba plus it has separate jets designed specifically to clean your silverware.

Their refrigerators even offer a Keurig coffee dispenser and an instant hot water dispenser as an option.

Inside the fridge you have LED lighting and a full width temperature control drawer.

The entire line is Wi Fi connected with Smart HQ. SmartHQ on the range allows you to add new modes like Steakhouse and Turkey mode through updates.

The fridge allows you to pre-heat your tea water directly from the App. As I said, smart features are getting smarter.

Pros: Customization that won’t overwhelm you, excellent ranges and refrigerators, good color choices, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Cons: Limited options, but it’s still a solid line.

2. LG and LG Studio

LG is the most reliable brand, based on over 33,000 service calls completed by our service department last year.

It’s also unique, offering some innovative products.

For example, their refrigerators feature the InstaView door, which lets you see inside without opening it, and an ice maker that produces slow-dissolving "Craft Ice" spheres

Their Counter-Depth MAX refrigerators are nearly 27 cubic feet and sit flush with the cabinet without protruding.

LG also now offers counter-depth models with zero-clearance hinges, so you don’t need fillers on either side.

Their stoves are some of the largest, with a 6.3-cubic-foot oven featuring pure convection—even in gas mode—plus air fry and sous vide options.

The highest burner is 20,000 BTUs, and the stove even has an InstaView door like their refrigerators.

All their appliances are Wi-Fi-enabled and can be operated remotely through an app on your phone.

You can even check the stove remotely to see if your food is cooking—or not burning.

While LG isn’t typically known for dishwashers, their steam cycle works well, and their dishwashers are the most reliable on the market.

LG Studio, a sister company to LG, also offers some upgraded features and interesting products. The Studio line comes in stainless steel and matte white.

The range has a higher output with a 22,000 BTU burner and a 20,000 BTU burner.

The LG Studio Counter-Depth MAX is available in white with features similar to LG’s.

The Studio dishwasher is very quiet at just 40 dBA. It includes a QuadWash system with four spray arms that use high-pressure jets and multiple wash motions.

It also features a Dynamic Dry system to eliminate residual moisture and LED interior lights for easy visibility inside.

Pros: Great price for a kitchen appliance package, including good style and options. Studio offers some upgraded features and is available in white.

Cons: Finding service if your store doesn't have any. I could say the same for most of the others as well.

3. Bosch

Bosch refrigerators are popular as the only freestanding models with two compressors, ensuring more consistent temperatures.

They’ve also added stainless steel to the back of their refrigerators, as it absorbs cold more efficiently and is easier to clean.

Their HomeConnect Wi-Fi system is highly rated.

Bosch offers a solid lineup of induction ranges with various wall oven combinations, including True convection ovens, steam ovens, and speed ovens.

They also provide an impressive induction cooktop with 17 different power levels, including a speed boost.

The Benchmark gas cooktops feature an 18,050 BTU center burner with nine distinct power levels.

However, Bosch is best known for its dishwashers, and they’ve improved their line with the PowerControl spray arm.

This feature allows you to customize the bottom rack into four quadrants, each with a different spray intensity—light, medium, or heavy—based on your needs.

With this feature, you can clean both stubborn, baked-on lasagna dishes and delicate crystal in a single wash cycle.

The volcanic element, zeolite, powers the drying system in higher-end models, emitting heat and absorbing moisture to dry even lightweight items like plastics.

It works—we tested it.

Pros: Exceptional dishwasher paired with a high-performing refrigerator.

Cons: Limited cooking options. They don’t have the wide product selection that other brands offer. Also, half of their induction ranges are manufactured by SMEG in Italy.

4. GE Profile

GE Profile offers decent, functional products.

Their ranges have powerful 21,000 BTU burners and a large oven for cooking bigger meals.

You can choose from a variety of French door refrigerators in different sizes and styles.

Their gas cooktop includes a Tri-ring burner that maxes out at 18,000 BTUs. They also offer electric and induction cooktops with electronic controls and bridging capabilities.

GE Profile wall ovens feature Precision Cooking, which automatically determines the temperature and cooking time based on the food you’re cooking.

Another convenient feature is that you can leave the racks in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle.

GE offers one of the best speed ovens, called the Advantium. The Advantium uses halogen lights, microwave energy, and convection heat to create a very fast and efficient oven.

Their new dishwasher, featuring special sprays for bottles and silverware, could be the best value at $999 when it’s on sale.

The major touchpoints inside the dishwasher are coated with Microban to help reduce germs and bacteria.

GE Profile is similar to Café Appliances but sticks to traditional stainless steel finishes, without customizable colors or premium options.

All GE appliances are Wi-Fi-enabled and compatible with the SmartHQ app.

Pros: GE Profile has reliable products with good features.

Cons: The GE Profile line lacks color options and truly distinctive products.

5. Samsung

Samsung is the most innovative company on this list and arguably one of the most visually appealing.

They were the first to prioritize design in appliances, and as a result, every brand had to follow suit—now everyone’s kitchen looks better.

Their new white finish is good-looking.

Samsung’s induction range features a non-scratch cooktop surface, a first for the industry (though I haven’t tested it yet).

The range also has ambient edge lighting, which lets you know when the range is on or can be used for mood lighting.

Their refrigeration lineup is well-thought-out, with models ranging from French doors to double-drawer and 4-door refrigerators.

The dishwasher features a StormWash system with rotating jets that spray from every angle to reach hard-to-clean spots.

The door automatically opens at the end of the cycle to improve drying, so you don’t have to worry about leftover moisture.

However, some of their products can feel over-engineered.

For example, their double-oven ranges can’t reach independent temperatures, and their icemakers and top-load washers have had issues.

Lastly, as many have pointed out, their customer service struggles to meet demand.

Pros: Samsung offers some of the most advanced freestanding refrigeration and ranges, both gas and induction. You can find packages at a range of prices, from $5,000 to $10,000.

Cons: The downside of being the top-selling brand is their customer service. Samsung’s customer service could be better nationally, so make sure to buy from a dealer that can back it up with service.

6. Fisher & Paykel

Years ago, when I was selling my condo in Brookline, I decided to replace all my appliances with Fisher & Paykel.

Why? Because it’s unique and edgy.

Fisher & Paykel offers an interesting range of appliances, including counter-depth refrigerators, custom finishes, and double or single DishDrawers.

I say “interesting” because you may be looking for something different from the usual stainless steel.

They offer three distinct styles of ranges:

• Professional: Features a sturdy, heavy-duty commercial design.
• Contemporary: Offers a sleek, modern appearance and is available in stainless steel.
• Classic: Combines a modern look with bold color options like red, white, and black.

These designs are offered across various series, including Series 11, Series 9, Series 7, and Series 5.

Both the Professional and Contemporary styles are available in stainless steel, while the Classic series offers bold options like red, white, and black:

Only Fisher & Paykel, Café, LG, and Samsung offer color options on this list.

Fisher & Paykel products have a distinct design edge, so your kitchen will stand out from your neighbor’s.

Their panel-ready integrated refrigerators are $5,000–$12,000 less than other built-in options.

They use smart technology to learn your habits and adjust the cooling system to match your specific needs.

The double DishDrawers are easy to use and flexible because each drawer can run independently.

Fisher & Paykel is the only company that makes dishdrawers.

Pros: Fisher & Paykel excels in ranges, drawer dishwashers, and refrigerators. They’re also quite reliable, especially when it comes to refrigeration.

Their unique styling helped me sell my condo in just a few weeks, even when the real estate market was slow.

Cons: Fisher & Paykel has a limited product lineup, especially in refrigeration, and it’s the most expensive brand on this list.

Despite being owned by Haier, they’re not yet Wi-Fi enabled through the SmartHQ app.

7. KitchenAid

KitchenAid upgraded its dishwasher line two years ago. They now offer four levels of wash action and have the largest third rack.

They also updated their wall oven with their first smart oven, which has interchangeable accessories like a steamer, grill, or griddle connecting directly to a hub inside the oven.

Beyond the dishwasher and wall ovens, the rest of the lineup is fairly basic.

Their refrigerators haven’t seen significant changes in at least ten years.

Like other brands, their most popular models use single evaporators instead of dual evaporators, which are better for temperature management.

Their newer dual evaporator refrigerators are incredibly expensive.

As for their stoves, they have decent capacity but haven’t been updated in years.

Many of their products lack updates like Wi-Fi enabled.

That wasn’t a big deal a few years ago, but now Wi-Fi offers useful functionality, like checking on your food while it cooks, additional cooking features, and service diagnostics.

KitchenAid has a strong reputation, but its products are unspectacular.

It might still be a good option if you’re reselling your home in a mid-range price bracket.

Pros: Very good dishwashers and wall ovens.

Cons: Styling and features are outdated. Solid but not innovative, with limited Wi-Fi or advanced features.

Many brands like Bosch, GE, LG, and Samsung already offer Wi-Fi-enabled appliances. Soon, smart capabilities will be a feature you’ll want to consider.

KitchenAid should at least get started.

What’s the Difference Between Affordable Luxury and Luxury Appliances?

Affordable luxury appliances are significantly less expensive than true luxury appliances.

The average affordable luxury kitchen costs between $7,000 and $12,000, while a luxury kitchen starts at $30,000 and up.

Let’s break down the differences between these two categories of appliances.

Ranges

Luxury ranges offer higher burner outputs, better broilers, and options like grills or griddles on the stovetop.

Affordable luxury ranges may come with a standard 30-inch grill or griddle. One brand even offers six burners in a 30-inch range.

Luxury professional ranges, on the other hand, come in larger sizes—36, 48, and 60 inches—with larger grills and griddles.

The difference in burner output isn’t as dramatic as it used to be. Most affordable luxury ranges now have at least two "Power" burners over 15,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units).

Wall Ovens and Cooktops

Wall ovens and cooktops can be affordable luxury, but high-end brands like Miele and Wolf fall into the luxury category.

LG Studio is a great option, offering intuitive interfaces similar to luxury brands but at a more affordable price.

Refrigerators

In the luxury category, you have the option of a professional or integrated refrigerator.

An integrated refrigerator blends seamlessly into the cabinets, while a professional refrigerator, typically in stainless steel, makes a statement.

For an affordable luxury refrigerator, a counter-depth French door model is your best option. If you do want it to be integrated Fisher & Paykel is your most affordable luxury option.

But the price difference is substantial—ranging from $7,000 to $12,000.

Ventilation

Another key difference is ventilation.

Luxury kitchen packages often include a high-CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute) hood, while affordable options may feature an over-the-range microwave.

Over-the-range microwaves are inexpensive, but buying an efficient vent and a separate microwave will cost an additional $1,000 or more.

Read More: Best Luxury Appliance Brands

How to Blend Luxury and Affordable Luxury

You can incorporate luxury items into affordable kitchens without blowing your budget, especially by choosing a standard 30-inch professional range or a panel-ready dishwasher.

A 30-inch professional range will cost about $2,000 more, plus another $1,000 for a higher-end vent.

For a 36-inch professional range, expect to pay $4,000 to $6,000 more, depending on the brand.

There are plenty of ways to value-engineer your kitchen when blending luxury and affordable luxury items.

Overall, the main differences between affordable luxury and luxury kitchens come down to the oven, refrigerator, and ventilation choices.

Appliance Package Rebates

Both luxury and affordable appliance brands offer rebate programs, making it financially smart to stick with one brand.

By doing so, you’ll also avoid mixing different stainless steel finishes and handle styles.

When to Buy Affordable Luxury Brands

I saved this for last.

The best times to buy are during holiday sales, including:

• Black Friday: Now spans most of November.
• Presidents’ Day: Lasts throughout most of February.
• July 4th through Memorial Day: Covers early to mid-summer promotions.
• Tax-Free Weekend through Labor Day: Covers late summer to early fall promotions.

You can save 10–35% or more during these times, as manufacturers often overproduce to meet diminished demand—quite the opposite of those pandemic years from 2020 to 2022.

Best Affordable Luxury Appliance Brands: Key Takeaways

You can spend anywhere from $6,000 to $15,000 on affordable luxury appliances with a range of finishes and features.

Before committing to a $30,000 luxury kitchen package, consider these brands, which cost less than half that amount.

You can also blend luxury elements—like a professional range—into an affordable luxury package without breaking your budget.

You have plenty of options.

We always recommend starting with cooking appliances or deciding what matters most to you and working from there.

If possible, buy during a holiday sale—it really makes a difference.

Lastly, make sure you know who will service your appliances before you buy.

Samsung and Fisher & Paykel are great choices, but only if they have reliable service in your area.

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