The world is going mad with trends. Products with too many gadgets and features that we never get around to using. Over complicated and over priced. I could care less about the Jones’. Practicality all the way.

I’ve got to admit that although appearance wasn’t our main criteria, I was very sad when the red fridges did not come in the (giant) size we needed. I would have loved a red fridge in my kitchen! But yes, it’s generally not that hard to buy something that does the job but also looks good.

Just went appliance shopping for our new home – I can totally relate to this article

The joys of appliance shopping and knowing the pros and cons of them, ensuring they match, comparing the sustainability of them, having the right tech and so on. Samsung have nailed it all but im sure you pay the price for them. We’ve just built and getting the kitchen appliances was probably one of the harder things we had to decide on.

Lol, I don’t recognise myself in this article and are happy with appliances that work
The article says “A quarter (25%) of Aussies, and over a third (34%) of Gen Z, are more likely to host gatherings if they have a “fancy” fridge” and this really leaves me puzzled. I’m happy to invite people over the floor without having a fancy fridge for sure

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 18 Oct 2024 , 5:48 am

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  I agree; I pay very little attention to the type, size or style of a fridge or any other appliance. I do like gadgets in the kitchen but a fridge really is a practical appliance for our kitchen. We are the same; family and friends can come over regardless of what we do or don’t have in our home. They are always more concerned about the possible yummy contents inside the fridge!

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    • • Ellen replied
      • 18 Oct 2024 , 9:01 am

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    Haha yes ! It reminds me of a trip I once made to Central Asia. I travelled through a rural area in Kyrgyzstan and we were invited by a rural tribe of nomads, living in their cleverly made yurds. They ran out to see us and welcomed us with a smile and presented us with the most yummie handbaked bread. They were very poor people and hardly had a thing but the warmth they welcomed us with stays forever with me.

Thankfully, I have never ever had house or appliance envy. I have never ever had the need or urge to compare what I have in my home to anyone else. A fridge is a practical and functional appliance and our fridge keeps on going and going and doing its job year after year.

I am really loving these and how amazing would it be to have these in your house. I am sure these are very expensive and not in everyone’s price range. I do disagree with the comment made saying “it is key to making to creating core memories” I think this is a bit over the top!

Oh my goodness, the sage and dark green cabinetry are gorgeous!! The black appliances would look beautiful beside that colour. Which, imo, is the new luxe symbol. Black fridges, washing machines and dryers, it’s the new stainless steel (I’ll just take an upgrade of any, please haha). We try to get energy efficient models, it’s worth it in the long run.