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Kitchen cabinet layout dilemma

4 years ago

I just moved into a new home and the stove that came with the home is very old and hardly works and needs to be replaced. my problem is that the stove space is for a 24 inch stove mounted and i am wanting a 30 inch wide stove (not mounted). what can i do to make it fit?


Comments (13)

  • 4 years ago

    If you have 6” on the side of cabinet you can move that cabinet to the wall to get 30”.
    If you don’t have 6” then take out one cabinet and replace with smaller cabinet.
    Or just leave it the way it is

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Replace the base cabinets with appropriate sized upgrade - drawer base cabinets.





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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    have you ever had base drawers.... even ikea to meet budget needs as this is just a partial project...worth it. you might be able to transfer the items from the wall cabinets into the drawers as they hold so much more .....and then clear the wall and explore a good ventilating hood above your new stove . then some cute tile backsplash with a shelf or two on the wall. youd love the result for a small wall that can be achieved .

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  • 4 years ago

    Budget? That will determine how much you can do.

  • 4 years ago

    In Europe, 24" (60 cm) stoves are very common. I cooked on one for years and it was fine. Just look for one with a big oven. Get the base bit removed and get a free-standing stove.

  • 4 years ago

    Keep in mind that with a wider range, you will technically need a wider hood.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Hello Sir, how to move a cabinet in 30"

    Thanks in advance

  • 4 years ago

    "Hello Sir, how to move a cabinet in 30""


    @DZOSSOU-MAWULE Délali Améyo, what?

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Can we please hear back from the OP before going crazy. IMO we need a budget and some answers to a few questions.

  • 4 years ago

    There is a little bit of room to move the drawer a few inches but i but i believe theyre all connected. i love the drawer cabinet idea of getting two smaller ones on each side. i have a small budget, i would like to keep it as cheap as possible since i have to purchase a new stove and dishwasher

  • 4 years ago

    Ok the cheapest alternative is to buy the 24” stove.

    remove the dropin stove cut the bottom peice and slide in stove. a handyman should be able to do this.

    if you must have a 30” (and i agree with person on the 24” stove - probably fine for most of us) take out one bottom cabinet and the corresponding top cabinet (this is because you dont want it to hang over stove) cut countertop depending on what it us. buy a lower and top cabinet or maybe open shelving and drawers lower. If you cant cut counter top get butcher block or somehing that you can put hot pots on.

    to remove cabinets cut through any caulk unscrew the cabinet and if you are working alone support the upper cabinet when you unscrew it. again a handyman can do all this


  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    you can figure out how much you can spend on drawer cabs......there are varying qualities and features. heavy glides/ deeper for pots/pans...etc...vs. just standard drawers. did you know butcher block counters..say Ikea quality in your [non wet zone there] can be extremely cost effective/ look good/ and easy w occasional oiling???? you can paint the walls and skip any shelves/cabinets until you figure out what is needed....instead investigate a hood installation which is always an improvement for the long term. Some have no fear of butcher block even w a sink area .....but your separate wall w no sink makes this compelling for counter top savings !!!

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  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Expanding on what @blueskysunnyday and @User wrote, the Code requirement that there not be wood cabinets (i.e. combustibles) above the range means that if the OP were to change to a 30" range, she would need to change the upper cabinets as well. Beautiful photos posted on this thread, but I think that a 30" range creates budgetary issues. It would be great if new drawer base cabinets can fit in the OP's budget.

    If you can swing it, I'd try to get a stainless steel range and dishwasher, not the black you have. Black appliances absorb light, while stainless steel reflects light, so it will brighten the space. Don't worry if your fridge is black; stainless steel goes with everything. If you go on the ajmadison website, it has really good sorting features for a 24" electric range. I would not buy from them because I hear their customer service is not good, but the website sorting features are useful.