If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel, there’s a good chance you’ve been drooling over photos of Carrara marble countertops and commercial-grade ranges on websites like Houzz, Pinterest, and Remodelista. But for all of the inspiration those sites provide, they tend to be short of a couple of crucial details: the price of all that beauty and, just as important, how the pretty products perform.
Consumer Reports will tell you that those marble counters are stain-prone, that many pro-style ranges disappoint, and that the cost of both would devour much of the $28,000 that the average American spends on a professional kitchen update. Our guide will also tell you how to create a beautiful, functional space filled with solid materials and reliable appliances at any price—all of it backed up by our…
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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2017