Originals and reproductions of mid-century modern furniture and sleek new Italian designs often have the right lines and measurements. Miele, for example, markets washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, ovens and cooktops that fit well into small spaces. N.J. Yet even Miele finds it hard to resist the American love of bigness. This is the only place where we offer a 6-kilo washing machine. The average load of wash in the U.S. is under 7 pounds.
Most people think they wash a lot more than they do.