Start by confirming the layout, cabinet openings, connections, electrical circuits and planned fronts. Then choose appliances using their exact installation diagrams. Integrated appliances require verified compatibility between the cabinet, ventilation and door system. Freestanding appliances offer more flexibility if the layout changes, while a kitchen supplier’s package requires a quote detailing the models, services and schedule.
You have chosen or designed the layout, but the cabinet openings, fronts, water inlets, waste pipes, sockets and appliances have not all been approved yet. Confirm compatibility before placing any order. The Institut national de la consommation, Promotelec, Bosch and IKEA all highlight the importance of measurements, connections and installation requirements.
You are comparing an offer that includes some or all of the appliances and installation. Make sure the quote and schedule clearly distinguish what is supplied, delivered, installed and prepared. The Institut national de la consommation and IKEA recommend specifying these details.
You are considering reusing a freestanding or relatively new appliance in a new kitchen. Its position, connections, ventilation and impact on the cabinetry and walkways must remain compatible with the future layout.
Best when: the cabinet opening, ventilation, front panel and hinge system have been approved alongside the cabinetry.
Plan for: fitting and installation requirements vary according to the exact model.
Best when: the units, fronts or final measurements may still change, or when you want to keep a relatively new appliance.
Plan for: clearance, ventilation, connections and walkways still need to be accounted for in the layout.
Best when: you want to coordinate the cabinetry, appliances and installation as part of one project.
Plan for: check the references, delivery, preparatory work and planned dates separately.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility with the layout | Compare the appliance and cabinet-opening dimensions, installation type, hinges, front panel and ventilation clearances. Check the exact model’s diagram before ordering. | I want the appliance to fit without modifying the cabinetry after delivery, particularly for a tall fridge-freezer housing or a dishwasher with a front panel. |
| Connections and positioning | Identify sockets, circuits, water inlets, waste pipes and cooking areas. Check these details before closing off the units or finalising the cabinetry. | I want a kitchen where the appliances are positioned with water, refrigeration, cooking and everyday movement in mind. |
| Offer details and schedule | Have the brands and references, installation, necessary work, exclusions, delivery times and installation dates included in writing. | I need to know who will deliver, who will install and what needs to be prepared in the room before the work begins. |
| Features for everyday use | Once the integration has been approved, compare capacity, noise, energy consumption and features between appliances of the same type and format. | I am looking for capacity suited to the household and comparable features, without losing sight of the cabinet requirements. |
A 60 cm appliance is not automatically compatible with every cabinet opening or front panel: height, depth, ventilation and the door system may differ. Bosch points out that these specifications vary between models of integrated fridge-freezers and dishwashers.
Compare the exact model’s installation diagram with the measurements taken on site. For a dishwasher, also check the hinge and front-panel fitting.
Delivery, pre-installation survey, fitting, electrical work, plumbing and room preparation may be separate services.
Ask for the quote to specify the appliances, references, included work, exclusions and planned dates. The Institut national de la consommation recommends a detailed quote; IKEA specifically states that delivery is not included in its kitchen installation service.
The position of sockets, circuits, water inlets and waste pipes determines the layout. Planning too late can make fitting the cabinetry and appliances more difficult.
Have the technical plan approved before ordering, and consider the water, refrigeration and cooking areas together.
Without an exact reference, it is difficult to compare the installation type, capacity, noise, energy consumption, supplied accessories or installation limitations.
For each appliance, note the brand, reference, installation type, dimensions, energy label and items not supplied, then compare them with the kitchen layout.
A brand offering integrated appliances and installation resources for refrigeration and dishwashing, useful when the cabinet opening, ventilation, front panel and hinges all need to be checked.
A brand offering integrated dishwashers, including fully integrated models, to be compared according to the chosen model’s dimensions, front-panel fitting, noise level, energy consumption and installation limitations.
A retailer offering METOD kitchens, coordinated appliances and design, pre-installation survey and installation services for integrated kitchen projects.
These Joybuy options are integrated appliances that need to be coordinated with the cabinet openings, front panels, ventilation and connections in your kitchen project.
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Ideal for coordinating the hob and ventilation from the outset of the layout. It features four zones, two Flex zones, nine power levels and a Booster function. A 560 × 490 mm cut-out, 220–240 V connection and 32 A protection are specified. The CBEHKIT kit is required and sold separately; check its contents, compatibility with the cabinet and the planned extraction or recirculation method.
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Worth considering for a kitchen where the front panel and cabinet opening have already been defined. This fully integrated fixed-hinge model specifies 13 place settings, 44 dB, class B and a minimum cabinet opening of 820–900 × 600 × 555 mm. Check the door diagram, plinth, water inlets, waste connection and power supply before installation.
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Suitable for a tall housing or base unit where the cabinet opening and connection have been approved. The specified opening is 578–600 × 560 × 550 mm; the oven offers 72 L capacity, a food probe, pyrolytic cleaning, 3 490 W and a 220–240 V supply. Check the ventilation and electrical protection requirements in the manual; pyrolytic cleaning requires precautions during the cycle.
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Designed for a position in a base unit or tall housing that has already been checked. The specified cabinet-opening range is 58.5–59.5 × 56–56.8 × 55 cm; the model offers 71 L capacity, seven cooking modes, five shelf positions, 3 400 W, 16 A protection and a 220–240 V supply. Check the ventilation openings and complete cabinet assembly; hydrolytic cleaning is intended for light soiling.
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Consider it for a tall fridge-freezer housing where the front panel, opening direction and ventilation have been prepared. The model specifies 252 L capacity, 34 dB, class C, No Frost, a reversible door and a door-on-door hinge; appliance dimensions are 540 × 1772 × 545 mm. Check the cabinet-opening dimensions, ventilation clearances and fixing system before finalising the unit.
Measure the cabinet opening and unit, check the front-panel type, hinges, ventilation, connections and the exact model’s installation diagram. For integrated dishwashers, the door and front-panel fitting may vary. For integrated fridge-freezers, cabinet openings and clearances are not interchangeable between all models.
No: check the contractual details of the offer. The Institut national de la consommation recommends a detailed quote covering cabinetry, appliances, work, installation and timescales. IKEA, for example, states that delivery is not included in its kitchen installation service.
Check the number and position of sockets, the planned circuits and the position of the appliances in relation to water and cooking areas. Promotelec states that a kitchen of more than 4 m² must have at least six sockets, including four above the worktop; have the project approved according to the actual scope of the work.
Plan the cooking, refrigeration and water zones together before finalising the cabinetry. UFC-Que Choisir recommends placing the dishwasher near the sink, avoiding positioning the oven directly next to the fridge and preserving both walkways and work surfaces.
The quote or order form should identify the brands and references of the appliances, the work and installation, as well as the expected delivery times. According to the Institut national de la consommation, this level of detail helps you compare services and distinguish between cabinetry, appliances and building work.