range vs. built-in ovens

16 years ago

I'm remodeling a beautiful mid-century home. I dont cook, and because of the cost to comprehensively remodel the house, I am putting in a few IKEA varde cabinets to get me by until I have the time and money to invest in the kitchen. The contractor needs to configure the kitchen now...ie ductwork for vent, etc., since we are cutting back a huge soffitt, redoing AC ductwork, canned lights, etc. I plan to put in viking, wolf or subzero appliances when I am ready. I am hoping to pick up cooking once I get the kitchen finished. Which is recommended so we can start planning for it now...double ovens or a range? I love the look of the ranges, and would like to put that in, but I have been told that double ovens and grills are preferred...

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mtnrdredux_gw
16 years ago
For aesthetics, I dont like wall ovens at all, but then im not mid-century. My fave wall oven is the french door style. i think American Range and Bluestar make them.

For utility, getting down on the floor to get a turkey out of a range is far less efficient then a wall oven.

In my current kitchen, i have an electric wall oven (for ease of use and because electric is better for baking), and a 36" viking range (with a gas oven for roasting meats). The combo is great.

good luck
weissman
16 years ago
It's purely personal preference. There are pros and cons to both setups. In fact some people get an all gas range and a single electric wall oven.
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rockybird
Original Author
16 years ago
I like the look of the ranges. Maybe I will plan for both, then...a range and single oven. Thanks for your input!
fun2cook
16 years ago
Please go visit the Appliance forum. The knowledge of the people there is wonderful. There are a lot of great looking ranges in many styles. But a lot of people who go with a gas range but still put in one single electric wall oven. For most cooks 2 ovens is really important. Mostly I just cook for my family of 5, and I still will use 2 ovens for a meal. It 's not just for Thanksgiving. You also need to think about Gas or Induction. Very few people go with plain electric anymore. And induction is even winning over some gas cooks. First you pick your range or cooktop, then you pick the appropriate vent hood for it, then you put in your ducting. Some vents call for 6" and other use 8". If you want a powerful gas range, put it against an exterior wall, not an island. A drop-in gas cooktop can go in an island if you give it sufficient cfm venting. Induction can go anywhere, since it doesn't produce the heat or fumes of gas, but it still needs a vent. Most home cooks that I know prefer a separate cooktop and double oven. I completely agree with mtnrdredux It's just more practical. Do you know how far you have to reach down to get to the oven in a range? After 50 it's getting harder and harder lol. But the serious gourmet professional type cooks seem to like a very powerful gas range (I guess their backs are younger than mine). If you are not a "serious" cook, I highly recommend you consider putting in induction cooktop or range. It's much more efficient, faster and easier to clean.