The Toughest Renovation Decision

Its a bold title. Perhaps a bit unworthy, but when faced with a major renovation..ALWAYS start with cooking first. The reason is simple. Most appliances have the same specifications. Dishwashers are 24 inches, and refrigeration has three(almost) standard sizes.

Cooking, however, can change the whole configuration of a kitchen plan. Lets look at the three styles of cooking. We will cover each more in depth in future posts


Range: It is the most popular, and is available from 20 inches to 60






Cooktop over wall oven: This style should be more popular. Unlike the range, the toekicks and counters remain to provide a more flush appearance






Cooktop and separate wall oven: This option needs the most space, but you never have to bend among other benefits