The Miele Experience Centre on Coventry Street is one of fourteen such centres Miele operates across Australia, set up to let visitors see, touch and in some cases test the brand's kitchen and laundry appliances rather than judge them from a spec sheet alone. Miele was founded in Germany in 1899 around an 'Immer Besser', or 'forever better', philosophy, and the Experience Centre reflects that engineering focus, with ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, washing machines and other appliances arranged for hands-on viewing. Specialist staff are on hand to talk through features and compare models, and the centre offers complimentary coffee and refreshments for visitors taking their time over a decision. A range of accessories and consumables is also available for existing Miele owners rather than only new-appliance shoppers. Trading Monday to Saturday, the centre suits both a planned appliance-buying visit and a more exploratory look at what's available before starting a kitchen or laundry renovation. Positioned among several other appliance and kitchen showrooms on Coventry Street, it's an easy addition to a broader visit through South Melbourne's design precinct, and accessories and consumables for existing Miele appliances are also available on-site.