Two-part post. Part I: Typhoon Bordeaux, a short diversion on this thread Part II: Electrolux & Other Induction Ranges TexasKitchenToo, Backsplash for Typhoon Bordeaux Countertops: First, we will have granite splashes of about 4.75 inches installed because this will follow the line created by the splash between the sink level and the raised snack bar. (My splash was measured after the install to insure a tight fit, this is weeks out; no photos.) My fabricator's staff recommended this. Second, my husband [who is very involved], would like Travertine tile in a diamond pattern above the granite splash. This would match the tiles around our fireplace--viewed from the kitchen. Another sidebar, this may be awhile. We had granite installed in our master [colonial dream] and main baths and unexpectedly have spent $$$ on fixtures. Part II Electrolux & Other Induction Stoves: Warmfridge, Today I saw all the stoves in one place at a huge warehouse sale! I looked over the GE profile induction freestanding range and did not like that it only has one large burner. The Electrolux is superior in that area. Also, the GE profile oven did not allow you to broil with the convection feature. The GE Rep. was present and told me a stove must have Convection Roast to allow the fan to run with the top broiler element. I love that feature on my older KA. That may also be important to you. [The built-in or slide-in model you are considering may have more features.] The GE profile radiant convection oven does allow broiling with the convection fan and has two ovens. He pointed out how you could remove the porcelain tray in any of their stoves with a bottom warmer drawer or bottom oven to wash it. The racks all glided nicely and were porcelain and the stainless handles and finish were very attractive and had smooth and safe edges. I also learned from the GE Rep. that you can use a pan up to 2" larger than the burner diameter. That helps me evaluate and eliminate the GE induction stove. I need a stove that will allow two skillets, or one large skillet and a stock pot for pasta. Also, warmfridge, he didn't know about the plug-in issue! I could have sunk my money into one of the 3 induction ranges still available at this warehouse sale and found a huge problem at delivery time. The back of the GE profile induction freestanding stove has a vent located along the bottom in the area they recommend an electric outlet not be placed; basically, in the center of the 30" space. Looking this over at our house, we are not interested in cutting our wall up to see which way we could move this, or, if it could be moved. That led me to walk over to the the dual-fuel stoves. We could run a gas line upstairs to my stove area. I saw the Electrolux and GE Cafe models next to each other. Both had every feature, could handle large pans and had two ovens. The Cafe duel-fuel and the Cafe radiant provided for a griddle. I like the freestanding Electrolux radiant range with two ovens, the GE Cafe radiant range with baking drawer, and the duel fuels of both. My husband really likes cooking with gas and wants to get an estimate on running a line before we decide. I like the ease of cleaning the smooth top, but agree with him that induction and gas give you a quick response.

Danielle, you could do a couple of things... (1) Print the PDF, take a digital picture of it, upload it to your photo hosting site, and post it here. (2) Take a screen shot of the PDF, paste it into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, save the page as a jepg (3) Somewhere there's a site that allows you to upload PDFs and then post them...but offhand I can't remember what site that is. +++++++++++ If BusyBMe's drawing is correct, what is the length of the countertop to the right? How far away from the corner is the sink and DW?

Hiyall - I'm a little trigger shy about posting pictures; I did some as quickly as I'm about to post these a week ago or so and, um, it didn't go over well. We're still moving in. And constructing, too. This is not intended for show-off purposes! I actually took down a plastic calendar thingy I had magneted to the side of the fridge. Definitely inelegant but life is very chaotic, and, well, I have kids and - whatever ... please don't complain about the messiness or that we're still in construction, etc. It makes me feel really badly that I'm not a neater person! I'm OK living with it myself, but I hate how it isn't the way others are... So here's an overview: You can see that it's a deep 30" to match the fridge. The the counter to its right goes back to 24" because I wanted a corner lazy susan and that turns the corner into a deep bay window so pulling it all out to, say, 27" was going to make for a cleaning-problem (maybe; I'm not so sure in retrospect but that was the reasonsing). Also, I balanced the jog visually by placing another at the other end of this cleanup area by pulling the right-angled range-run back out to 27" after the sink. If you click on my photo you'll go to my photobucket where the plans are nestled way back in the beginning somewhere. I imagine the last of the plans posted is pretty close to what wound up happening (haven't looked back there in a while!) And here's a closeup in better light; not sure it adds much beyond the above pic though -- except notice that the KD added a 1" spacer between low and tall cabs so the countertop could die into something. I sure wouldn't have thought of that! She earned her commission right there I think): That bread's about to be turned into french toast, another long-missed family fav that I'm going to have to cut this short to attend to. BTW, it's really yummy, IMO, bread from costco -organic sliced -- I love this stuff but haven't french-toastified it ever. Back to the subject: re step-up boards. Personally, I'd be a little worried about the extra weight that would be brought to bear from, say, kneading on one of those things. I'd say the clllog route might be cheaper, safer, wiser. I have a large drawer with a lot of weight that really isn't faring too well even with the heavy-duty slides. It's possible there are more heavy-duty slides available still. But how are you going to lock the drawer so it doesn't slide with you if applying pressure? Also, remember it's expensive to put in another drawer; maybe OK with you but given the other concerns, well, I'd think twice. I agree it's totally groovy, but I'd worry about the safety - kids concern me too. Also, we're kinda messy around here (didja get that part?) and I'd worry it would be sticking out and someone would trip. Dunno, the worrier in me would find too many concerns. Plus, again, balanced against how wonderful it's turned out to be having the lower counter, and perhaps its location is part of the utility, with all that, I'd go for the lowered counter. =0.02 I'm getting yelled-at to hurry up big-time! BTW, it's a really nice height for just plopping your butt during unexpected I-know-you're-busy-which-is-why-I'm-taking-this-exact-moment-to-spill-the-beans-and-I'll-never-forgive-you-if-you-don't-drop-everything-to-pay-attention-to-me-teenager-moments.

Sharb's kitchen (see the FKB, 9th pic in her album) has a range diagonally placed. In her case though, she has a diagonal wall--but it might also work if you put it in a corner and perhaps put up a "wall" behind it. If you had a cooktop, I'd suggest just recessing it in the corner somewhat and running the countertop into the corner; but you want a range so you'll probably have to make a wall to go behind it. If there is no wall, you'll have a triangular hole behind the range. However, be aware that anything in the corner (wall oven, range, etc.) will eat up wall and accessible counterspace. Alku05 put her ovens in the corner. Her 33" oven cabinet takes up approximately 4' of wall space on each wall. Are you sure there isn't another place to put your range? How about posting your layout and see if the combined minds of GW can come up with a way to add more counterspace (I was in the same place recently...and that was one of my #1 priorities....more counterspace. Well, together we found a lot more...maybe too much! Nah! You can't have too much counterspace LOL!) HTH!