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Interestingly enough, I designed a tiny house kitchen not too long ago. We actually almost all full-size appliances as it had a rather long run of cabinets. If you have the room, a counter depth fridge is a must fridge at 36″, 24″ dishwasher, a 30″ stove with a chimney hood above, and a microwave built-in next to the sink. This was actually out of the norm as typically, other tiny houses only consider units that maximize space. I would suggest a 24″ stove, propane convertible with a 24″ over the stove micro that can vent right out the back and an 18″ dishwasher if needed.24-30″ shallow bottom freezer. This will maximize your counter space. I even had one customer do no stove and install a 24″ convection microwave under a cooktop to save money. Personally, I find a true stove is a good idea in a tiny house kitchen.
It depends on the model dishwasher most today have metal brackets that can be installed at the top of the unit but with a solid surface countertop it makes it harder so many opt to use the same brackets on the side mount option and screw it to the wood cabinet this is usually the easiest and preferred option.
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Speed Queen is well received because they keep it simple! Their base model, like a TR5003, is knob controlled mid-size tub and heavy-duty components. It is designed to last more than 10 years plus, and I can tell you the service calls on them are extremely minimal, making them one of the go-to washers today. No frills, just a good old-fashioned agitation system pump, and motor! Many brands today make smart appliances, if you want a dumb appliance, buy the Speed Queen! I mean that with sincerity.
Dishwashers come in pretty standard in 2 sizes, 24″ full size and 18″ compact. Portable units notoriously are not the same quality as they are produced to a lower quality standard. Fisher Paykel makes a single dishdrawer as well, but based on your question, I would push you towards a Bosch 18″ or a Miele 18″. I would say the Miele is one of the best 18″ units made today! It comes panel ready, and you can order a stainless steel front for it. The insides are all stainless, it has the third rack, is virtually silent, and washes great. If you want a quality unit, this is the one!
https://www.mieleusa.com/e/dishwashers-1015063-c?q=:price-asc:gsa_002:0_gsa_002_10
If you are talking in the oven, there’s a big trade-off. Gas offers moist heat for things like roasts, etc. Where electric is a more even dry heat preferred by bakers. On a cooktop surface, gas gives you more heat control over electric radiance. As radiant elements take time to cool down and heat up. Electric induction is more precise over both of those. But when talking in an oven, I would tend to lean towards an Electric oven for more precise control. Many new stoves today have air fry, convection, and even steam assist to overcome most of the differences kind of evening out the playing field.
Many opinions on this, I like the Bosch 800 series and the Miele 7156 and above. Both are very high-quality, quiet with great washing action, and come ready for a panel or pre-finished stainless steel. For a good, solid heavy-duty unit, the KitchenAid 704 series is built like a tank. Those would be my 3 go-to models.
