I'm amazed at all the negative comments. All three of my Smeg appliances (dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washing machine) work fine and look great. The only downside on the fridge-freezer is that it is not a 'frost-free' freezer, so I have to defrost it once a year. The fridge is huge. The washing machine is fairly small capacity, but we are a family of three, so that's fine. The dishwasher is the best dishwasher I've ever had, with really good, metal racks. When I start my next house project (I want to self-build), I will probably buy the same again.

I would have said integrated 6 months ago, I have always has integrated appliances. My main concern with the American fridge freezer was the lack of storage on the slimmer freezer side. And the depth that they protrude from a standard kitchen. Then I discovered Fisher & Paykel. I have opted for the American look with 2x fridge freezer side by side. Using their connection kit and surround. I couldn't be happier.

I never thought we'd need a second fridge as we have a large American Fridge Freezer but, due to a cost saving exercise, the NHS have decided that I have to have my medications (injections) delivered once every 3 months now instead of monthly which means that I can take up half an under counter Fridge just for my meds. We had no choice but to put an extra fridge in the garage. It is handy though, especially at Christmas time.

Thank you all for your comments and advice. Man about the House - you're correct, bigger freezer will mean I'll end up buying more food that I don't need and then freezing it and I'll never see it again! I've always had a very small fridge freezer and I think that is the reason why we hardly waste any food as we only buy what we can fit in the fridge. The final size of the room including 3m rear extension will be 7.5m long 5m wide but the kitchen part will only go up to 4m max in length ( if I go for L shape with island ) Emily - yes planning on having a modern kitchen Jonathon - my husband likes the look of them but not bothered about filtered water/ ice dispenser. I find them very narrow inside. I do like the french door style ones but again they are bulky too and very expensive!