For me, the upgrade would be worth it because I entertain a lot, and without fail, I need to cook things at multiple temperatures. For my sister, she does not cook or entertain as much, so the added expense would not be worth it for her. If you have never had a double oven and have not spent hours thinking about how much you miss it, you are probably fine with a single oven.

I find the lower oven in a double oven configuration less used. I have dogs and worry about them being burned (they are not that smart).

if you think that you can manage just as easily with the countertop oven and a single oven - then go for it. Also - what does the double oven do to your counter space / kitchen layout?

just_janni - The double oven goes in the same space configuration as the single oven with microwave. The difference is that in the double oven kitchen, the microwave goes in a cabinet above an alternate counter and they put an appliance garage below it, which would be nice for the KitchenAid mixer. Lol..Decisions decisions. It's like having analysis paralysis. :)

Read up on the specific model numbers for each option.

My husband and I were all set to upgrade to an integrated/built-in range and separate oven (over a standard slide-in), until we read reviews and discovered design problems with the integrated units.

One Devoted Dame - Yes, I agree. I did review the model numbers and all are 4.5 stars. The double ovens are both convection as is the single oven.

I always advise to get a single wall oven unless you actually need two ovens on a normal basis. As you know they aren't cheap and if not used you will be wasting your money. I like the idea of package 1 w/ the countertop convection oven, saves you $3400.

Thank you Everton Construction LLC. The price difference is actually $2,800 since the higher package includes the undercabinet lighting that I want.

I would post at the Kitchen forum as well.

I think I would skip the double over because I would only use it on holidays. But if you do have the counter space, I would just get the $400 Brevielle convection/air fryer oven. It can hold a 12 lbs turkey, and we treat it as our 2nd oven

You've already eliminated my preference: a single oven with a microwave/convection oven above it. I found it a good solution for those rare instances when I actually need 2 ovens.

What a scam for these upgrades but that's neither here nor there.

Given your choices, I would opt for a single wall oven and have it placed at the optimum height for you. What I have found when cooking at my friends' homes is that with a standard double oven set up, one oven is either too high or too low for me. FWIW, I am opting for a single side opening oven.

I do like the idea of a microwave being able to be off the counter and placed in some kind of cubby shelf. Isn't that one of the options you have? My friend has this kind of set up and it's very convenient. She built in a little pull out shelf underneath as a landing pad and then has drawers underneath that.

I agree with Helen. For me it's important to have all cooking appliances at a comfortable level. I also think of all of the things I've read where one oven breaks now you're replacing both. I've also read, if you need warranty work on your ovens, it's your responsibility to pull them out. My guess is they weigh a ton figuratively speaking. I do cook and entertain and have never had a double oven. I used to limp along then in the FL remodel I added an Advantium which I use as a second oven. My main oven is a French door wall oven which I really like. It's probably not a money saver but it allows me to have everything at optimum hight for me. After back surgery, it is extremely important to be able to reach and remove things without further injuries.

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I would personally pick the double oven package.

In the first one, it sounds like your only oven will be low, below the microwave? For me, having the oven at that higher level is super great. (I am not tall, and still strongly prefer it.). I doubt the builder would let you have one wall oven at a lower height, since they are probably trying to use a standard double oven cabinet in all the homes, right?

IMO "built in" microwaves are such a waste of money. I selected a wall oven and a shorter (top-to-bottom) no door cabinet above. Adding a standard electrical outlet within that cabinet allows you to buy an "off the shelf" microwave.

We chose a slide in kitchenaid induction range and a wall oven with a countertop microwave above it so that I could get 2 ovens without having to do the double wall ovens. We also had the cabinet maker build a cabinet for the microwave above the oven so the door lids up when the microwave is in use and blends into the cabinetry when not. When we looked at the trim lots we realized how overpriced and not very attractive they were.

Thanks everyone! I decided to go with the single oven and built in convection microwave after all - only because they decided to switch out the vent hood for the Kitchenaid commercial one. :)

You’ll be happy. I had a double oven before my remodel and only used it during holidays. Now I have a big range and a very similar convection oven (Breville...it’s also an air fryer!) on the counter and myself and the kids use it every.single.day. It saves me the mess and it is easy for my teenagers to use.