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.

PINK SMEG!!!!!! Always wanted one so, when my fridge died (and it took forever to die!), I treated myself. It's the one with the small freezer in the top compartment which suits my needs. It matches my worktop tiles, white with pink corners which look like a diamond pattern. I have loads of pink objects hanging from cup hooks which, all in all, makes friends laugh. Just not sure if they're laughing at me or my humour.

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.

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!