Suggestions For Kitchen Appliances

We are remodeling and I am looking for suggestions on what to buy and what not to buy.

• I like Whirpool and Kenmore.
• I love stainless steel, but it is out of the price range for now.
• Like the black appliances

Looking at:

• Cabinets
• Sinks
• Dishwashers
• Refrigerators
• Ovens/Ranges
• Microwaves

I have created a series of posts with each appliance in it. Post your stories, cons and negatives of different models and brands. Your suggestions can help me remodel! I will be posting pictures of before and after.