Do Double Wall Ovens Save Space in a Small Kitchen?
- Double ovens provide two ovens for simultaneous use. They are helpful during holiday meal preparation or meals for large gatherings. One way double ovens are featured is on a built-out wall to the side of the cabinetry. They are installed at a higher level than traditional ovens that sit on the floor, which allows you to see the food through the glass doors and remove food at a more comfortable height. They are traditionally 30 inches in width, but 24-inch and 27-inch models are also available.
- Having the double ovens on a side wall allows for uninterrupted counter space. Rather than having one countertop broken in the middle by a range, you can run the entire counter from the start of the cabinetry to the end of the cabinetry. The alcove that the double oven rests in doesn't take up floor space the way a bulky floor oven does.
- Due to the additional space you need for your double oven, you may lose space as well. The wall that will house the double oven is a lost opportunity for additional cabinetry and counter space. Since the double oven does not come with a cooktop, you will also have to place a cook top on an existing space used for counters, which will cause you to lose some usable countertop space in your kitchen.
- A double wall oven has the ability to save or cost space in a small kitchen. With a well-laid-out kitchen design, you can save space with a double wall oven. Place the double wall oven on a wall next to cabinetry that doesn't take up any existing usable space in the kitchen. You can also have cabinetry built around the double wall oven with a pull-out drawer underneath and a high cabinet on top to save even more space. Use a 24-inch oven for maximum space savings.