I was hoping to find a 30" W, CD, as well, but I was not able to find anything. I did find a KitchenAid FD that is a little over 29" W, but it's standard depth. The reason you probably won't find a CD 30"W is because the space inside would be very minimal. I'm able to open up my back wall & slide the fridge back 4 inches, making it almost CD! I don't have the model # w/ me at this moment, but can come back here to post if you're interested in the KA. For what it's worth, I've not heard good things about FP. Do a search on here to see what's being said about them. If you find any different information on a 30" CD fridge/freezer, please let me know! Thanks!

Thanks, dennisgli. Glad to hear from a happy F-P person. I haven't been able to see the model you have, or the one that replaced it. It doesn't seem to have a FD option any more, which is livable for us. The one in the appliance shop is just a titch bigger, which is actually a downside for us as we want to keep things as low profile as we can. I was impressed with the amount of fridge space, though. Particularly on the door... There were a few GW threads talking about both the freezer and the fridge not being able to get cold enough that scared me off of F-P when we were prepared to purchase. Now, I am rethinking it again and will do more research (ugh). ahoyhere - what people talk about on-line, and it resonates for me, is that when short people with a small arm research (or bad backs) try to bend into freezer drawers and pull large things out of the bottom, it can be difficult (or painful). This resonates with me, as someone with a short reach and bad back. In those cases, it is actually easier to open a bottom door and have full access via squating than having to bend over and reach down and in. I totally get your loathing of squating for the crisper drawers and we are sold on a bottom freezer for that reason. Surely we access the freezer less than the fridge. However, it doesn't negate the point that proper back mechanics (which matter to those of us with back pain) involve using the knees (squatting) versus bending over and using back muscles to lift ourselves and items up. Your Pininterest page is a lot of fun. Appliance eye candy, which I couldn't appreciate until this remodel. I took some repins for my own underused pininterest page. Thank you! By the way, we have one of those single induction burners that we purchased to use during the remodel - it sold us on getting an induction range. Just LOVE it. Ginny20 - I have no idea about whether Samsung's ice maker/water can be shut off. And I really, really do not want water on the door. I'm not loving that the Samsung CD sticks out so far past the cabinets, either. And, apparently the service and repair issues are nightmarish up here in Alaska. The appliance repair folks who used to repair them have dropped them because it is just so bad to work with them. I really don't want to treat a major appliance like a disposable item, which is basically what I'd have to do with Samsung. Take my chances that I get a good one - be prepared to take it to the dump if it breaks... I went out again and did the rounds. Fell in love with the Liebherr's looks again, as I do every time I see it. For sure, it would look the best. It's the thinnest, narrowest and most integrated look. It's also freaking pricey...and the freezer storage seems pretty slim. Thanks for the feedback, folks. I'm still not sure where this boat is going to land.

I need to make the same decision. :) I do not know the cost of the same base units from Gaggenau. Perhaps someone could post them if they get them before me. I think the layout in the Gagg is better than Miele or Thermador. The UI always seems better on the Gaggenau, too (based on reading the operating guides).

melissastar - you are right that there are windows on both sides of the range. I will try to post a diagram soon (need dh's help - I'm actually david_in_mn's wife. :) tracie.erin - the purpose of the 48" is landing space, but also extra work space. We have six children who love to help in the kitchen and I don't want to be stuck to a corner, but have several counter spaces for various people to be prepping different things. This is why I liked the microwave drawer idea - - to free up counter space. Also, I really like the idea of easy access for our kids. I've not thought of the pantry because then I wouldn't have an easy place to set a lid or spoon from what's cooking in the microwave. I'm open to an upper cabinet, but with the windows, I am already limited in upper cabinet space, where I'm planning to put spices, oils, etc. Thanks for the ideas; it helps to brainstorm things that I haven't thought through. I really need to post some diagrams to help the discussion, so I'll hopefully do that soon.