Guides
Longer reads for the decisions that cost real money.
Which retro fridge, which mixer color, how to put a colorful kitchen together on a budget. Written to be read before you spend, not after.
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Retro fridges by color, and who makes each fridge
Every retro fridge color we list, grouped by color, with who makes each fridge, what it costs and what to know before you buy.
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Prices on what we sell are today's, and prices from other stores carry the date we checked them. Every pick links to its product page.
Retro fridges by color, and who makes each fridgeEvery retro fridge color we list, grouped by color, with who makes each fridge and what it costs.
How to choose a colorful range: fuel, size and who makes itThe fuel, the width and the maker come before the color. Every colorful range we list, with what you give up.
Range hoods in color, and how to match a hood to your rangeWidth, height and fan strength come from the range below. Then the hoods that come in your range's color.
Dishwashers that match the range, from the few makers that paint themThe dishwasher is where a mismatched color shows first. Every colored dishwasher we list, and the range each one matches.
A matching range, hood and dishwasher in one color, and what a full set costsThe makers that make all three pieces in one color, piece by piece, with the price of the whole set.
The toaster and kettle that match, and the makers that make both in one colorThe first things anyone notices on a counter. The makers that put the same color on a toaster and a kettle.
Coffee and espresso machines in real color, from a stovetop pot to a handcrafted espresso machineEvery colorful coffee maker we list, from a pot with no power to an espresso machine handcrafted in Barcelona, with what each one asks of you.
Stand mixer colors that match your kitchen, from KitchenAid, Smeg and CuisinartWhich stand mixer color goes with white, wood, dark or colored cabinets, and with the fridge you already have.
Full-size fridges in color for a family kitchen, from Smeg, Café and KitchenAidEvery full-size fridge we list that isn't stainless, from 18.5 to 30.5 cubic feet, with the size of each and what owners say.
Colorful cookware, from Dutch ovens to everyday pans, and the color to choose for your kitchenEvery colorful pot and pan we list, from enameled cast iron Dutch ovens to ceramic nonstick pans, with the warranty on each and how to choose a color.
Color on the counter for under $1,000: a Smeg set in one color, and the colorful pieces that cost lessA Smeg toaster, kettle, hand mixer and juicer in cream for under $1,000 at Abt's late-September prices, and the colorful pieces in the lowest price band.
Colorful blenders, from Smeg's retro blender to a personal blender you drink fromEvery colorful blender we list, from Smeg's retro blender to the personal ones you drink from, with the jar size and warranty on each.
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- Honest about the downsides. When something is not worth its price, the guide says so.