I'll tell you...I lean more towards the basic lines. Amana and Maytag are my favorites. They make good, reliable, appliances. No frills, but they work consistently. It seems that the more features that are added and the associated higher price tag, the greater the tendency for things to break. I love when a company remains true to what they do best.

All that being said, I'm getting the KA counter depth fridge for the new remodel. I currently have a Kenmore (Maytag) French door and I love it. Works fantastic, hasn't needed service in 7 years and plenty of room.

Like you, my designer is horrified that I want a std depth fridge. I agreed to the CD for now, but it remains to be seen if it will last. I do like the interior layout of the KA 36, but not the 42. One of the big selling features is that the 36 retained the single deli drawer. I currently use mine for everything ....big platters when we have parties, kids snack foods because that's where they can reach, overflow of whatever I've purchased. I would hate to go back to a divided drawer like in the 42 and the jenn Air 42 has the same divided drawer so I ruled that out.

The KA fits an 18" round platter and a large pizza box.

I'm jealous that your going to get the std depth though. I love a big fridge that holds lots!

Thanks, Flevy. My husband said, "I am NOT spending $40k on a kitchen only to get a fridge SMALLER than our current one!" (And more expensive, too...)

So now I'm leaning towards the Superba Architect DW but still need a microwave option. Whirlpool? Maytag? Amana? Anyone?

Must you get an OTR MW? They're not a good choice, unless you are very space-constrained. A hood and an inexpensive countertop MW you could stick on a shelf would be a better choice, if you have the space.