Forum
« Vanguard 6 Day Care in Bed-Stuy »
April 9, 2008
24 inch stove
We're in the middle of renovating our 850 square foot condo, and moved the kitchen from the back of the unit to the center, open with the living space. The problem we're facing with desiging the kitchen, is that a 24 inch stove, as opposed to the standard 30 inch, fits the scale of the kitchen better, and gives us more room for a kitchen table. But I'm hestitant that the smaller stove will put off future buyers and also make us unhappy, wishing we had a standard-sized stove. Anyone experienced with 24-inchers?
Comments
i have brought plenty, they seem nice. anyway just go find a nice stainless steel one. some of them look great.
all my rental units have them. people seem to cook in them fine. but thats rental.
Posted by: armchairwarrior at April 9, 2008 12:39 PM
Try a Viking 24 inch stove. Or if you do not have the money PREMIER Stoves make a decent 24 inch stainless for less than 1000.
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 12:51 PM
Think about installing a 24" cooktop and 24" built in stove. That will be the size you want but it will blend in better than a small stand alone range. A free standing 24" can look rather dinky, especially if your ceilings are tall. The two built ins will cost a little more than a quality range but will look more sophisticated.
I don't think the smaller size will matter unless you cook huge and elaborate meals in big pots. I once had a very tiny kitchen and installed a 2 burner 15" wide cooktop so I had more counter space. I also installed a 24" GE oven under the counter. The apartment was only a studio and I actually think the streamlined kitchen helped sell the place.
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 12:54 PM
In my last house we originally had a 24 inch stove. It was fine for most things but hard to cook Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner in a tiny stove.
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at April 9, 2008 1:00 PM
For most things, it is fine - there's four burners. If it suits you, don't worry about future buyers.
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 1:13 PM
There are several good choices for a 24 inch stove.
Fisher Paykiel makes a beauty for the price.
It is a range not a built-in. It is gas.
They are from New Zealand and can be bought here.
Much less expensive than Viking.
Miele makes a 24 inch gas cooktop that can be used above a 24 inch electric oven.
It is built-in and flush with the base cabinets. Excellent customer service department.
If you want something inexpensive that is modern looking try an avanti 20 inch or 24 inch electric range.
Electric ranges and ovens require 220v.
Since it is a condo the kitchen has limited space. Try to stream line it and and make it functional within the space.
Potential buyers love a european look kitchen.
Don't worry about the oven not accommadating a big turkey.
Most people in an 850 condo don't care.
Posted by: Ysabelle at April 9, 2008 1:48 PM
There are several good choices for a 24 inch stove.
Fisher Paykiel makes a beauty for the price.
It is a range not a built-in. It is gas.
They are from New Zealand and can be bought here.
Much less expensive than Viking.
Miele makes a 24 inch gas cooktop that can be used above a 24 inch electric oven.
It is built-in and flush with the base cabinets. Excellent customer service department.
If you want something inexpensive that is modern looking try an avanti 20 inch or 24 inch electric range.
Electric ranges and ovens require 220v.
Since it is a condo the kitchen has limited space. Try to stream line it and and make it functional within the space.
Potential buyers love a european look kitchen.
Don't worry about the oven not accommadating a big turkey.
Most people in an 850 condo don't care.
Simplicity is the key.
Posted by: Ysabelle at April 9, 2008 1:49 PM
There are several good choices for a 24 inch stove.
Fisher Paykiel makes a beauty for the price.
It is a range not a built-in. It is gas.
They are from New Zealand and can be bought here.
Much less expensive than Viking.
Miele makes a 24 inch gas cooktop that can be used above a 24 inch electric oven.
It is built-in and flush with the base cabinets. Excellent customer service department.
If you want something inexpensive that is modern looking try an avanti 20 inch or 24 inch electric range.
Electric ranges and ovens require 220v.
Since it is a condo the kitchen has limited space. Try to stream line it and and make it functional within the space.
Potential buyers love a european look kitchen.
Don't worry about the oven not accommadating a big turkey.
Most people in an 850 condo don't care.
Simplicity is the key.
Posted by: Ysabelle at April 9, 2008 2:09 PM
I don't recommend electric ranges. Most people hate them.
That said, most renters would probably not eschew an apartment over the stove...
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 3:22 PM
I guess that depends on how much you cook. My friend had a 24" stove in an otherwise great rental and used to curse it, but the deal she had on rent made it tolerable. When she decided to buy, having a standard size stove or at least room for one was a big factor. I had cooked on her stove and it was a little like cooking in a Barbie Doll kitchen. Everything felt squeezed.
If I was to look at your apartment as a future buyer, I wouldn't want a small stove unless I had the means and time to re-do the kitchen immediately. It would be a big deal to me but we cook and entertain- we are planning to put a 36" when we remodel. Don't know if you are putting in a dishwasher, but I have found that it takes a long time to fill ours when it's just dinner for the two of us. I'd get a smaller dishwasher if that's an option to save space. GE has one.
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 4:33 PM
24" stoves are very common in NYC. I have even seen a recently renovated place with a cooktop but no oven (!), where the owner seemed honestly surprised that people still used ovens.
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 7:02 PM
There are very nice electric ranges with flat glass tops. That said, I've learned after 7 years of being a landlord that if you can accommodate a standard sized stove (and all appliances) you will actually save money in the long run. It always drives me crazy that I have to pay more money for lesser quality brands and fewer choices. So the apartments I jsut renovated all have standard sized appliances and while agree no one took the apartments because of it, several noted it during the showings. Good luck in your choice!
Posted by: nodnyc at April 9, 2008 8:53 PM
agree the 24inch cost alot more than the standard.
Posted by: armchairwarrior at April 9, 2008 10:49 PM
II had a lovely 24inch in my old studio coop..It was perfect for the space; This was a galley type kitchen. The cooktop was more than adequate and the oven was deep. I made Thanksgiving dinners on that stove/oven without any problem. I brought my stove at PC Richards Flatbush/Atlantic
Posted by: guest at April 10, 2008 10:10 AM
I've had a 24" Premier range for years and it's very efficient and holds more than you would think. Their new stainless one looks nice. Also, Avanti makes a stainless one that's self cleaning.
Posted by: chill225 at April 10, 2008 8:24 PM
Premier 24" stainless is great, I have put them in apartments. Lowes has them as in stock item, which means they are much cheaper than elsewhere. Under $800.00.
Only that one model, any other is special order and more expensive.
Posted by: brucef at April 11, 2008 2:21 AM
Funny, I was a renter for so long that I though of 24" as standard size, and the larger ones as "large."
Posted by: guest at April 13, 2008 1:57 PM
Post a comment
Please be patient while your comment is published. It may take a moment.