Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm going to assume there are people reading who are going through the same debates I had. First and foremost, do I even need a stand mixer? Well... No. But it is SO much easier!! I find I bake more because it's already out on my countertop. With a hand held mixer, I have to get it out, find the attachments, get a bowl... Ya know, typical lazy people problems, but really did detour me from making things if my time was limited. Now I just pour my ingredients and go. I also love that I can turn it on and do something else. So it shaves some minutes from baking and cooking. Second: Will it take a lot of space? That just depends on how much space you have in general. I live in a one-bedroom apartment. I don't have the most space in the world, but I have the mixer out with my other kitchen tools and sitting at an angle, if that makes sense. So it doesn't take up much room at all. Third: Which line of KithchenAid Mixer should I get? I debated for a very long time on this. I must note that I was debating with Black Friday quickly approaching. I scoured every website, every store, and newspaper circular looking for the best deal and what would suit me. I was put off by the classic line because it didn't come with a handle on the bowl and the lack of colors. I know the latter seems silly, but I like for my kitchen to be aesthetically pleasing. I could get the Professional line cheap at Sam's in the right color. However, I don't like how the bowl mounts and dismounts because it may spill batter and... It's a little overkill for me. That thing is huge. I had actually decided that the Artisan line was best for me. BUT... the classic was such a good deal on Amazon for Black Friday, I couldn't resist. The savings made it worth it and allowed me to purchase a 4.5 quart bowl with a handle and still come out about $70 less than the Artisan line. As for the color, I found that there's a whole movement of people who decorate their mixers (some bloggers are very opposed to this). I got a cute decal in mint green fairly cheap. I actually like the decal much better than the aqua color I was so dead set on getting. It works wonderfully. It doesn't take up nearly as much room as I thought it was going to. It looks great in my kitchen. It has saved me a lot of hassle - especially since I have two bowls now. I'm so in love with it, I'm thinking about getting more attachments. This was the best purchase I have made for my kitchen in a long time.