I’ve been working away behind the scenes on a little secret project — creating an office space for Style Curator! I’ve outgrown working from home and cannot wait to have a dedicated creative space.
I just finished the first part of this project, which was to create a shared kitchen space. The kitchen itself is fairly basic but I added design interest with a handmade square tile splashback, matte black tap and open kitchen shelves that I can continually change the look of with different kitchen décor.
I was lucky enough to receive the new LG QuadWash dishwasher for this space, which certainly adds style and function. Today I’m reviewing this product for you!
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First impressions and key benefits
The first thing that struck me about the machine was its sleek, minimalist design. The black stainless steel finish is also available in stainless steel but I’m obsessed with black. I could see this dishwasher looking right at home in a luxury designer kitchen!
The micro LED touch button display is discreetly hidden on the top of the door. No buttons or lights are visible when the machine is closed, adding to its sleek appearance.
Inside the machine there are more design features to love, including the height adjustable racks and folding tines so you can easily configure the dishwasher to suit your needs — from large pots to lots of small glasses etc.
It’s when you turn the dishwasher on though that you notice its key benefits. The QuadWash gets its name because it cleans from multiple angles. The arm has 4 blades that spins both clockwise and anti-clockwise, while the 2 oscillating spray nozzles deliver jets of water into every nook and cranny, achieving a superior clean every time. But with an Inverter Direct Drive Motor that has fewer moving parts than a traditional motor it does this quietly and efficiently.
There’s also a Dual Zone Wash feature. This allows you to vary the water spray intensity to the upper and lower racks. That means you can gently clean your delicate dishes while power washing dirty pots and pans all in the same cycle. And if you only have a few items to clean there’s a Turbo Cycle which cleans lightly soiled dishes on a short 59 minute cycle. This is perfect for my family as we’ll often only have several coffee cups and plates to clean at the end of each day.
Similar to the LG washing machine I recently reviewed, this dishwasher also has SmartThinQ technology. This means you can download new wash cycles, create personalised settings or troubleshoot issues from your smartphone.
Cons
To be totally honest, I’m yet to find any cons of this product. I was concerned the cutlery drawer could reduce the size of the other drawers. For example, my old dishwasher at home had a cutlery drawer and it took up so much space that the plate rack was too small to fit standard plates. This can make a dishwasher practically unusable. However, this isn’t an issue with this LG dishwasher as the size of the glass and pot racks haven’t been compromised. The reason for this is LG dishwashers offer more space and technological solutions than other brands in the market.
The other con that usually makes me decide to wash by hand over a dishwasher are the long cycles and amount of water they consume. However, the QuadWash Turbo Cycle option is really quick and water efficient.
Cost
The LG QuadWash dishwasher retails for $1549, which does position this product in the upper end of the market. Most LG dishwashers start around $700.
It’s a great product I’m very happy with. It makes life so much easier, coming with a 10-year parts warranty.
Overall impression
I never thought I’d get too excited about a dishwasher! LG have packed so many features into this sleek machine that it’s hard not to be impressed.
Function and design are the two biggest things I consider when picking any new appliance and the QuadWash certainly ticks all the right boxes. The way it cleans from multiple angles so you don’t get run a cycle only to find the dishes are still dirty is especially impressive!
More than anything I love the ultra-clean line design of this dishwasher. It looks elegant and modern, and would fit into any kitchen design. The black stainless steel finish that I selected is new for me. Now I’m also a big fan as it’s even more subtle than chrome and picks up on the black accents in this space.
If you have any questions about the dishwasher, pop them in the comments below and I’ll answer them right away. You can also find more information about the LG QuadWash dishwasher here.
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*Disclaimer: this dishwasher was gifted but all opinions expressed I this review are my own.
Photography by Thorson Photography
