Kitchen appliances for remodel

5 years ago

I am at the start of remodeling my kitchen. This is the dual fuel range I currently have; it’s in great shape.

But, I am trying to decide if I should do a gas top stove and two wall ovens, or keep my existing range and let the next home owners buy a new range.

i am open to ideas, as I have been struggling with this. Thank you!

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Ryan B

5 years ago

Given the irregular size, I definitely would not build an expensive custom kitchen around this range. Once that dies, you (or the next owner) will have to revise cabinetry and countertops or put in sub-optimal filler panels for a 36" range.

For its replacement, that depends on how you like to cook and what your overall kitchen layout is. The nice thing about having a separate cooktop and wall ovens is that you aren't tied to the same brand, if you happen to like company A's cooktop but company B's oven. Wall ovens require less bending, too.

Either way, I would part with your current range and replace with a standard 36" or 48" size, or the separate cooktop and wall ovens.

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crcollins1_gw
5 years ago
Do you like it? Is it functional for you? I'm not sure what you mean about next homeowners. Are you remodeling just to sell?
lizzierobin
Original Author
5 years ago
Yes, I do like it and it’s very functional. It’s 40” wide, which isn’t standard. We’re having custom cabinetry, and if we’d have to replace it or decide to sell within the next 10 years, it needs to be a good decision.
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5 years ago
Ditch that. It’s a non standard size, and poor quality. It doesn’t deserve to move forward surrounded by new. And you don’t deserve the massive headaches that locking yourself into a 40” range will cause at the inevitable replacement.
lizzierobin
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you all for your input! I started shopping for new appliances this afternoon and will be continuing tomorrow.
lizzierobin
Original Author
5 years ago
As a followup, I did purchase all

new appliances: double wall ovens, fridge, dishwasher (all Bosch), microwave drawer and a Thermador cooktop. :-)