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Need help on Appliance Sizes/Fridge/Freezer/Stacked Ovens

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Hello, I would love your thoughts on my "appliance wall". We are remodeling and replacing 30 y/o Sub Zero 36 inch columns and relocating ovens to this wall. I have 10' 4 5/8 of wall space. I'm considering a 36" SZ column and 24" freezer, (worried if this would look unbalanced size wise) then 30 inch ovens (one combi steam and one regular), and then lower fridge drawers or a beverage fridge both options would give storage above. OR a 48 in FD SZ (which I've never had this style so worried about change) I can put the old freezer in the garage for any big stuff. Also, wondering if you have thoughts of SZ classic vs designer. Thank you for any input. I've never had a chance to pick appliances and am thankful for discussions like these.

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    do you have your layout and elevations to share? it will help folks better understand what you are trying to accomplish

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    I used the 36" SZ Fridge and 24" SZ freezer columns in my previous kitchen remodel. Loved that set up. Notice I hinged both doors on the left, because it made the most sense for the way the kitchen was laid out.


    When we built our new house in 2021 I didn't feel we needed as much space or to spend as much money, so I went with the 42" SZ FD. Would have gone with the 48", but it came out the year after we built.



    We also have a 24" SZ under counter beverage fridge and it clears up a lot of space that would be taken up by drinks in the main fridge.

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    Beautiful kitchens. Love these pictures..thank you for sharing. Below is the suggested layout from builder. I like the french door idea but wonder if the 48 inch drawer would be heavy to open and close frequently (I had a bosch previously with freezer drawers that were flimsy and off track often) Also, wondering about beverage drawers instead of a 24 inch under counter fridge? I don't have a ton of frozen stuff as we are empty nesters. Thank you in advance for your thoughts. :)

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    I don't think your pics uploaded- wait until they are not greyed out and then hit submit

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    Make sure you measure how the freezer door swings and how much space it needs, to make sure it won't hit the oven door or handles. There is still a chance that you will have a party and the oven door will be open and someone will walk up and swing that freezer door open looking for ice ... you will get a nice ding on the freezer door.

    Go to the local SZ showroom and open/close the fridge/freezer doors to see how it will function IRL if you had an over right there.


    Photos of what can happen when an oven is placed next to the refrigerator.

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6092631/why-you-don-t-design-the-oven-adjacent-the-fridge-door#n=9

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    Hi Chispa....this makes sense..i will look into this. And thank you!


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    How does this wall relate to the rest of the kitchen?

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    Please show the kitchen plan in entirety? In other words....." the rest of the story" and how it relates to the rest of the living floor?

    This is best with 2 dimension plan,...Not just the pretty elevations. Flat on paper version, with feet inches, windows walls....etc

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    Post a plan of the kitchen Why all of this on one wall is my question so I need to see the plan

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    Thank you so much for the input. Here is the layout of the kitchen. It's 30+ years, and I'd like to replace the failing appliances. The cooktop is on the island and unfortunatley moving it to a wall would be too costly. The stacked wall ovens are on the wall opposite the sink and we would like to move them to the fridge/freezer wall where there is currently a book shelf/high desk area that we don't need. This would allow bar stools at the island and more flow in the walk way around the island. Currently we have 10' 4 5/8' of wall. Deciding between 48 inch classic FD or two columns 36" fridge, 24" freezer, wall ovens and possible beverage fridge. Any input is appreciated. Thank you


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    This is your plan?


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    I understand failing appliances, but the entire kitchen design is a fail. Your save money plan is placing appliances, that are not in the best locale , though we do appreciate the reply, Please note a foot/inch notation for every solid wall, every window and door opening .

    I won't lie, I'm trying to remember when I have seen a worse use of space in an oversized kitchen, and I apologize for saying that.

    If you feel brave? Add the ask : ) ? above, Give some bold ink to those dimensions, note what is where, i can see the "desk area, and the very faint cabinet line above, and the sink between the windows

    You're probably used to the kitchen? Could be a whole lot better, What sort of cooker on that island? and what form of venting?

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    Thank you for the input. yes, i agree not ideal... Trying to make it work with what we have without ripping everything out. I'll see what other dimensions I can add.

    Here is the kitchen I'm working with. Thank you for your contructive ideas.

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