The stainless steel wall ovens added to kitchen design are all the rage these days. They are certainly a nice addition to kitchen design and to kitchen living. Being available in gas and electric, with single and double version, they are eminently suitable to both large and small kitchens. Here we will run over a few of their features.
The one factor to keep in mind, when deciding on ovens that mount into the walls, is the need also to have a cook surface. Standard ranges have the cooktop over the baking area while wall-mounted units, as they are recessed into the walls, do not have this. The cost of this method of cooking is more expensive than a regular range. The upside is the position of the baking area.
Wall units are excellent for busy family kitchens and for smaller kitchens with less space. Because they are installed at a higher level than conventional cookers, it makes it easier on the chef and on the chefs back. Smaller units measuring 24 to 27 inches across are available and suitable for smaller kitchens, but family kitchens really need the addition of a full sized 30 inch unit.
Do you prefer to bake with electricity or with gas. Either way, you can purchase cookers for installation. These units come in gas and electricity and can also be found as convection units. Many cooks feel that it is easier to cook with electricity, as you do not need to alternate the food on the racks as you do with gas cooking. This is still a subject of debate.
There are also convection models available in the wall-positioned market. These can come by themselves or in combination with a regular electric model. This leads to the next decision, which is whether to purchase a single, single-double or double model. The single model is straightforward. One single oven mounted in the walls. The single-double and the double models are similar but with one major difference.
The first is something known as a single-double unit. Although, this is the same size as a single unit, it has two doors, and two separate temperature controlled areas. This is excellent for a family situation, or for a cook who loves to make major production dinners, or loves to entertain. Then for the true chief out there, there are the double ovens. These are actually two completely separate cookers, which have their own controls and each is the same size as a single or single-double unit.
Microwaves have become an absolute necessity in todays kitchens. Most take up a huge amount of space, considering their cooking area. If the kitchen design includes wall-mounted traditional cookers then it is easy to add the microwave to the same bank. This will centralize the cooking features, and leave plenty of free counter space to work with.
In summary, stainless steel wall ovens are an excellent alternative to a kitchen design. They are available in gas and electric, come as single, single-double, or double models, and can even be combined with a Microwave. Their space saving and cook area condensing, make them excellent for smaller kitchen designs.
The one factor to keep in mind, when deciding on ovens that mount into the walls, is the need also to have a cook surface. Standard ranges have the cooktop over the baking area while wall-mounted units, as they are recessed into the walls, do not have this. The cost of this method of cooking is more expensive than a regular range. The upside is the position of the baking area.
Wall units are excellent for busy family kitchens and for smaller kitchens with less space. Because they are installed at a higher level than conventional cookers, it makes it easier on the chef and on the chefs back. Smaller units measuring 24 to 27 inches across are available and suitable for smaller kitchens, but family kitchens really need the addition of a full sized 30 inch unit.
Do you prefer to bake with electricity or with gas. Either way, you can purchase cookers for installation. These units come in gas and electricity and can also be found as convection units. Many cooks feel that it is easier to cook with electricity, as you do not need to alternate the food on the racks as you do with gas cooking. This is still a subject of debate.
There are also convection models available in the wall-positioned market. These can come by themselves or in combination with a regular electric model. This leads to the next decision, which is whether to purchase a single, single-double or double model. The single model is straightforward. One single oven mounted in the walls. The single-double and the double models are similar but with one major difference.
The first is something known as a single-double unit. Although, this is the same size as a single unit, it has two doors, and two separate temperature controlled areas. This is excellent for a family situation, or for a cook who loves to make major production dinners, or loves to entertain. Then for the true chief out there, there are the double ovens. These are actually two completely separate cookers, which have their own controls and each is the same size as a single or single-double unit.
Microwaves have become an absolute necessity in todays kitchens. Most take up a huge amount of space, considering their cooking area. If the kitchen design includes wall-mounted traditional cookers then it is easy to add the microwave to the same bank. This will centralize the cooking features, and leave plenty of free counter space to work with.
In summary, stainless steel wall ovens are an excellent alternative to a kitchen design. They are available in gas and electric, come as single, single-double, or double models, and can even be combined with a Microwave. Their space saving and cook area condensing, make them excellent for smaller kitchen designs.
About the Author:
Angela Price is a caterer and interior design consultant. For more information on finding the best 30" induction range for your home, visit www.dacor.com.
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