Cooktop/Range Top & Separate Oven
Cooktops and range tops are very similar, as both have only the top cooking surface, no oven. However, there is one distinct aesthetic difference: cooktops have their controls on the top surface while range tops have their controls on the front. Both are available in widths ranging from 30” to 60” and come with either gas or electric hookups. Both are installed into a cabinet designed to hold the appliance, which offers the bonus of additional storage space.
With no attached oven, you will need to determine the type of oven you want, the location of it in your new kitchen and the type of cabinet that will surround it. By separating the cooking surface from the oven, you’re also improving the flow of traffic when multiple cooks are in the kitchen. No more running into each other when you’re cooking and baking!
Cooktop, Microwave Hood & Double Wall Oven
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Things to know about this layout option:
- The cooktop is installed into a 3-drawer specialty cabinet designed to fit the appliance. Depending on the appliance, you will have 2 or 3 working drawers under the appliance.
- It not uncommon to see a microwave vent hood above a cooktop. It’s a good use of space, but does require planning for the cabinets above.
- A tall cabinet is used to house the double oven with storage above and below the appliance.
- Separate cooking and oven appliances give you the option for dual fuel cooking. For example, you could have an electric cooktop and a gas oven or visa versa.
- Once your cabinet order is placed, you should not change your appliance selection.
The dollar signs are used to show a price comparison relative to the cost of the cabinetry and the appliances. Of course, depending on your final choices, cost will vary.
Range top, Chimney Hood, Wall Oven-Microwave-Warming Drawer Combo
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Things to know about this layout option:
- The range top is installed in a 2-drawer cabinet designed to fit this appliance.
- A tall cabinet is used to house the built-in microwave, wall oven, and warming drawer. There is space above the appliances to store trays, baking sheets, and platters.
- By moving the microwave from above the cooking surface to the adjacent wall, you have the option of a more decorative ventilation hood. A chimney hood can create a fantastic focal point.
- Cooking appliances 36” or wider require additional ventilation. You’ll want to consider this in your planning.
- Separate cooking and oven appliances give you the option for dual fuel cooking. For example, you could have an electric cooktop and a gas oven or vice versa.
- Once your cabinet order is placed, you should not change your appliance selection.
Cooktop, Under-counter Oven, Microwave Hood & Single Wall Oven
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Things to know about this layout option:
- This layout upgrades the cooking appliances while maintaining a traditional look in the cooking area.
- A specialty base cabinet is required to house the cooktop and under-counter oven.
- It not uncommon to see a microwave vent hood above a cooktop. It’s a good use of space, but does require planning for the cabinets above.
- A tall cabinet is used to house a second oven, with two deep drawers for storing all of your bakeware below and baking sheets, trays, and platters above.
- Separate cooking and oven appliances give you the option for dual fuel cooking. For example, you could have an electric cooktop and a gas oven or visa versa.
- Once your cabinet order is placed, you should not change your appliance selection.
Cooktop, Under-counter Oven, Chimney Hood & Wall Oven-Microwave Combo
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Things to know about this layout option:
- This layout upgrades the cooking appliances while maintaining a traditional look in the cooking area.
- A specialty base cabinet is required to house the cooktop and under-counter oven.
- A tall cabinet is used to house a built-in microwave and a second oven, with cabinet storage above and below the appliances.
- Separate cooking and oven appliances give you the option for dual fuel cooking. For example, you could have an electric cooktop and a gas oven or visa versa.
- Once your cabinet order is placed, you should not change your appliance selection.