The "smart" technology revolution spread to our phones, our televisions, and myriad other devices we use all around the home. But spreading this technology to our kitchens has proven more difficult than some expected. Luxury appliances for the kitchen may sound unnecessary, in theory, but the reality is that these devices can revolutionize how you buy, store, and cook your food. 

There are amazing individual smart products. There is an oven that can identify food or a frying pan that can teach you to cook. Yet, the real benefit to smart technology is how easily they interface with each other. Thus, it's important to ensure that your gadgets can work together. The best way to do that is to find brands who sell luxury appliances that are designed to complement one another. 

So, we want to take a look at the best brands for luxury appliances on the market right now. While some products may outshine others, these are the best brands for luxury appliances that work well together.

The smart tech revolution swept into our TV dens and bedrooms relatively quickly. However, for years most consumers wondered why in the world they would need a stove or refrigerator that connected to wifi. These luxury appliances can seem like extraneous uses of such technology. Why stream music from a refrigerator with a speaker when you can carry your music-filled phone with you wherever you go? 

These critiques are not without merit, at least when it comes to the tech of years past. However, these days companies now know what sort of smart features make luxury appliances worth the expense. Smart refrigerators help people keep track of their food, preventing it from going bad. Smart coffee makers prepare a fresh pot of joe ready for you when you wake up or come home from dinner. Smart ovens assist even the most hapless in the kitchen cook like a master chef. 

Still, instead of just buying the luxury appliances that look cool or offer the most special bells and/or whistles, its better to find a brand known for creating quality products consistently. 

Before you go on a huge spending spree to replace all of your "dumb" kitchen devices with smart luxury appliances, there are things to consider. These luxury appliances are significant investments for your home. Thus, it's a good idea to think carefully about how you use your kitchen and if these high end appliances are right for you. 

Amateur social critics have long lamented the dissolution of the traditional American family dining experience. Instead of gathering around the table, the kids rush in and out between practices, while the adults are too busy with work. If this sounds like your life, you may think that luxury appliances wouldn't be a good investment for you. This isn't the case, however. 

Like smart home technology, these high end appliances can be activated from miles away using apps on the phone. For the family on-the-go, a smart oven helps lessen meal preparation time. Start dinner while on your commute home by preheating the oven. Similarly, these devices can send alerts when meals are almost ready, giving a heads-up to the rest of the family when mealtime will begin. The whole point of these luxury appliances is to save time and make things easier for families whose schedules are packed tight. 

In some people's homes, the front of the refrigerator serves as the public message board. Parents share lists of chores, and kids share lists of their favorite foods and snacks that are running low. With a modern high end refrigerator, the fridge can become a hub for family communication in ways we've never before dreamt. Now, notes pasted to the front of the fridge can be sent wirelessly in real-time. You can keep a running shopping list as well, with some high-end refrigerators sending you pictures of what's inside them while you're shopping. 

To get the most out of the luxury appliances you choose for your home, focus on what your family's needs are. If you have a child who is a vegetarian, you can use high end ovens to cook separate meals that are finished at the same time. In fact, the convenience these luxury appliances provide can help a busy family make time for each other around the table for a meal or two. 

So, if all that sounds great, the next step is to go and buy the first fridge or oven you find with a touchscreen, right? 

Wrong.

Just because we live in an age where technological marvels are around every corner doesn't mean every bit of tech is worth the expense. This is part of the reason we're reviewing "brands" of luxury appliances rather than the individual products. Below we list a few guidelines to keep in mind when making a significant investment in luxury appliances for your home. 

There is a reason that people who invent and use brand-new technology are referred to as "pioneers." Don't worry there is no danger of bear attacks (unless you are testing some bear-related technology). No, people who invest in the first generation of luxury appliances are essentially paying for the privilege of being beta-testers for the product. So, know what you are getting into when you go after the most cutting edge tech for the kitchen. 

If you need the luxury appliances you invest in to do precisely what they are designed for when you request it, look for established brands with a proven track-record. Even if their technology malfunctions, these storied brands have the resources to both make it right, and continue to improve their products. 

If you want to have the newest luxury appliances in your kitchen, that's fine. These products will likely work more often than they don't. However, if you want trustworthy products, go for those who have experience. 

Of course you should do your due diligence before purchasing luxury appliances. However, don't just read about the brands and products in which you are most interested. Try to find people in your daily life or online who have experience with these products. Their firsthand knowledge of the products can help you better know what you're getting. 

Online reviews may help, but there is no substitute for talking to people who have neither an agenda, nor anything to gain. While it's just one experience, a first-hand account of how these luxury appliances have helped (or hindered) garner valuable information before making any big purchases yourself. 

We listed the brands that caught our eye at the top of this article. Below, we will take a deeper look at these brands, and what their suites of luxury appliances have to offer your family. Remember, this is just a place to start when looking to revamp your kitchen with the latest, smart luxury appliances. 

When it comes to "smart" products, Samsung is showing itself to be an industry leader. From their mobile to entertainment devices, Samsung is all-in on inter-connectivity and allowing their devices to communicate with one another. Want alerts to pop up on your TV because dinner is ready? Samsung can do that. Worried you left the house with the oven on? Check on your phone and, if you did, turn off the oven without needing to return home. 

The luxury appliances offered by Samsung's Chef Collection not only work together, but they look good together, too. Similar lighting accents and colors show that these appliances are a match made in heaven. Also, they make your kitchen look like the bridge of some futuristic spaceship! 

Gaggenau is a brand that is very hip right now, mostly because of their chic designs. Their luxury appliances offer countless features to go along with the sleek look. For example, they offer a high-end oven that can be operated sans hands. Now you are free to sip a glass of wine as you help the kids with homework before jetting off to their lacrosse practice. Gaggenau gives you your time back.

A pricey option, they don't offer luxury appliances that simply slide-in to existing fixtures. Even still, the brand is great choice if you are remodeling the entire kitchen. Gaggenau is sure to please those who need an extra hand in the kitchen.

In recent years, outlets like Consumer Reports savaged Viking for a lack of service and a generally sub-par product. The reason we are including them here is that they have recently been taken over by Middlebury who wants to keep what works and fix what's wrong. A brand with something to prove is a great choice for those looking to try cutting-edge tech or save a little money. We're excited to see what impact Viking's overhaul will have on the luxury appliance industry.

Thermador is a brand synonymous with high end refrigerators for years, however their expansion into other luxury appliances for the kitchen isn't as storied. While their ovens and dishwashers have been known to malfunction, they avoid the negative press Viking received by graciously providing service to disgruntled clients.

They are one of the best brands for luxury appliances, and you can fill your whole kitchen with Thermador products should you desire to. Although all luxury appliances age, we're sure that you'll be pleased with the overall quality of Thermador's line and customer service.

Miele is unlike the other brands listed above because they operate from a single factory in Germany. They have been considered a high-end niche company until recent pushes to make a name for themselves as a global provider of luxury appliances. Their wall ovens and dishwashers are some of the highest rated, and they are expanding their offerings with new smart ranges and other products.

Despite the glowing reviews and high ratings, you can expect to pull your wallet all the way out of your pocket. These luxury appliances are pricey, and they never offer any kind of package deals. Still, if you want unmatched craftsmanship and a stellar reputation, Miele delivers.

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The luxury appliances sold by the above brands are innovative devices designed to make people's lives easier and a little bit cooler. While selfie-taking refrigerators and wifi-connected dishwashers may not seem like necessities, as this tech advances they will become commonplace. Like egg-timers or potholders, they represent an advancement in kitchen technology that will seem vital as they become more prevalent. 

Currently, these devices don't feature many options for folks living on a budget. However, for people who want to live as luxurious a life as they can, these luxury appliances are fun toys to have. But, it's worth noting that the time they save you and the way they connect the devices that dominate our lives can possibly help bring your family closer together. 

Mealtime is a sacred space in many cultures, though as our lives get busier that idea may seem old-fashioned. These new-fashioned devices have "bells and whistles," that could ultimately serve to bring families together around the table once again. 

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