I’m about to begin building a new set of kitchen cabinets. The kitchen is “L” shaped and I had intended to place the stove in the middle of a run of cabiniets along one of the walls. However, for reasons I won’t get into here, I may have to place the stove at the end of a run of cabinets. How big a problem is that? I would imagine that the wall on one side of the stove would tend to get greasy. Also, you’ll only be able to slide hot pans off the stove and on to the counter on just one side of the stove. Are these big enough problems to re-think the design? Are there other problems I haven’t considered? Perhaps I should also ask this question over at “Cooks Talk”.
Chip
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I'm also in the process of designing a customers' kitchen. (I'm not a designer). But my thought is, if possible, keep it out of a corner. If it has to in the corner I believe you're going to have to use a non combustible material, ie metal, to protect the wall.
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Mark
This is really a decision the cook should make. If considering for resale, I would move it away from the wall. Flipping pancakes, stirring, taking off lids would be near impossible on that side. The flamability issue is something to consider as many range manufacturers require side clearance to combustibles.
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Yes, I consider it a major problem. There could potentially be code issues also. Check locally.
The standard for kitchen design work is to keep at least 15" of clear countertop space on each side. I have placed it near a projection when the oven is not also near to the wall but didn't like it. 18" is best.
If you do place it nearer than 15" you should shield the wall with SS or tile.
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I wouldn't do it. It would feel wierd standing at the end cooking. Not having work space on either side would be an inconvenience.
Posting at Cooks Talk would be a good idea.
The small apartment that is serving as my temporary abode has the stove in the corner. The wall behind and beside the stove are covered with Formica - but the stove is electric which may present less of a problem for the wall coverings. Handling the pots and pans on the stove isn't much of a problem; however, the fact that there is only about 18" of counter space between the stove and sink is somewhat inconvenient. My druthers definitely would be lots of counter space on both sides of the sink.
Thanks to all of you for the feedback on my question. Almost everyone thinks that locating the stove at the end of a run of cabinets is a bad idea so I'm going to re-think the design. Boy, I wish I had another 10" along one of the walls.
Chip
My stove is at the end of a counter, in a corner. No choice with this retro-fit. Also have a window on the wall from the corner. I had to have a two inch spacer put in to keep the oven door from hitting the window trim and not opening all the way. If you opt for corner, be sure of clearances.