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…
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?
I’ve done research on 24 inch free ranges and the sales people at both AJ Madison and Drimmers recommend the Avanti Premier. If you can get it cheaper at Lowe’s do it. I think the price at AJ’s was $869, a full $200 more than the $569 Frigidaire 30 inch range I was also considering.
Funny, I was a renter for so long that I though of 24″ as standard size, and the larger ones as “large.”
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.
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.
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
agree the 24inch cost alot more than the standard.
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!
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.
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.