This wall oven will be removed and the space converted to utilize the space more efficiently. An area of this size would be ideal for storage of large items such as baking sheets, large pots, pans, etc. Pull out units of various configurations make the space even more efficient.

Preparation for the project will deal with determining the exact placement of the center line for the new appliance. This will determine where the face frames, cabinet floor, and other components will be cut. This project had the built in place cabinetry common to older homes. This required that...

This is the space once occupied by the wall oven. Fortunately in this cabinet, a solid floor was already in place leaving the only tasks remaining to have this ready for pull outs is to route the rough cut face frames to reestablish a straight clean edge. Doors can be ordered to match existing...

Here, we have removed the cooktop, accessed the necessary cut lines and areas where additional bracing might be required.

Here final preparations are made to ensure our cut lines can be followed effortlessly, layout dimensions are again verified to ensure proper fit up of the new range. Control lines are visible on the post form backsplash to provide the visual reference at the rear. Care must be taken to not only...

Here I use a point laser to double check some critical points referencing the center line of the appliance cut out. Primarily, this is the reference point projected vertically onto the center of the vent hood unit. Johnnie McCormick

Finally, we see the new range in place. The 3/4" end panels are visible which will provide the strength necessary to support the weight of the countertop as well as providing a solid mounting point for any accessories elected to be installed such as pull outs etc.

While it is difficult to notice in this photo, as well as in person, the face frames on each side of the opening were slightly extended using the material removed from out previous steps. Utilizing this material instead of having to use stain matched fillers greatly aids in concealing the...

Face frame extensions shown on the left side of the range.