Remodelista editor in chief Julie has a six-burner Wolf range in her kitchen on Cape Cod. Knobs Above: Don’t underestimate the power of Wolf’s signature red knobs. Wolf ranges are available only in a brushed stainless finish. It offers ranges in a choice of colors, including black, white, red (shown here), burgundy, gray, and cobalt. What are some of the key differences between Viking and Wolf ranges? Finishes Above: Sick of stainless? Viking wins in this category. I would buy a Viking again for the classic design and functionality.” Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista. I’ve owned three Vikings and two are great, one has some quirks. “I have the Viking, which must have a lower BTU, but it’s plenty for me. “The Wolf definitely lives up to its name: It’s fierce, and powerful maybe a little too powerful for me,” Francesca says. She has cooked on both Wolf and Viking ranges, but prefers the latter. Above: Remodelista’s Francesca has a Viking in the galley kitchen of her Brooklyn townhouse (featured in the Remodelista book). And because their price points are comparable, cost is not a deciding factor. Even Consumer Reports offers similar reviews of the two brands, praising their burner auto-reignition features and low-heat cooktops (a detail where big-powered burners have failed in the past), while criticizing the placement of the oven in relation to the floor (too low for both makes). How are Viking and Wolf ranges alike?īoth are American made, offer gas and dual-fuel pro-style ranges in sizes from 30 to 60 inches wide, have self-cleaning ovens, burners with high BTUs, and are available with different burner configurations. Photography by Matthew Williams for Remodelista. For a full view, see Steal This Look: An Exotic Tiled Kitchen by LA Design Firm Commune. Above: Viking was the range of choice in a kitchen by Commune. “We wanted it to feel like a chef’s kitchen, with a touch of the industrial,” the designers say. And Wolf has introduced a few features where it once fell short, such as a self-cleaning oven.Īre you already a Viking or Wolf devotee? Share your experience in the Comments section below. Also known for high performance in the pro-style market, Wolf challenged Viking with a wider array of high-output burners and heavy-duty components. How to choose? It might just come down to the looks.Īs the first brand to bring commercial-type cooking equipment into the home, Viking has name recognition as well as a reputation for reliability and quality. Similar in price points, features, and cooking power, they seem more alike than different. The offerings in professional-style ranges for the home kitchen have multiplied over the years, but two of the standard bearers still reign: Viking and Wolf. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action. Icon - Zoom In Used to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - Zoom Out Used to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Location Pin Used to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Dropdown Arrow Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Close Used to indicate a close action. Icon - Down Chevron Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Message The icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - External Link An icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - Arrow Right An icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Wolf Range Debate: Remodeling 101 - Remodelista Icon - Arrow Left An icon we use to indicate a rightwards action.
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