I really wanted the cooktop/double oven configuration. I like it. :)
But, like you, the double ovens would have gone in the island and that would not have been satisfactory for me.
I went with a slide in. I did consider a free-standing Bertazzoni. The price point was good but it has an issue with the lowest temperature it can be set to being not so low. I use my oven for proofing and for making yogurt which needs to be quite low, so it didnt meet my needs. If I wanted to go higher price-wise I would have gotten a BlueStar freestanding.

I put a free standing "slid in" between two cabinet/counters in my previous house.
I have a slide in, in my current kitchen, but have a free standing waiting in the garage. It is a temporary oven, but I will likely have my permanent range also be set up as a "slide in".
I'll see if I still have a pic online of my previous.
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This post was edited by terri_pacnw on Mon, Aug 4, 14 at 22:37

Here you go!

Ha! Well, the professional ranges always look awesome- I quite agree! I should probably amend my OP to state that I mean the under $2000 variety. :-)

Can I cook at your house, carree? That's a killer range.

The new model just came out and looks different, but we LOVE our GE induction range.

terri and williamsem, those look pretty slick! You are giving me confidence!

Dacor gas range and microwave.

The reality is I would love, love, love a pro range! The budget doesn't warrant it. And the space doesn't either.
It's part of the reason why I didn't put granite or "stone" in the house.(Maple/Stainless/Paprika kitchen) It makes no sense.

My "new" house will likely not get stone either, and won't get a 36" range. It would take up to much storage space in the funky U square I've got going on, with out totally changing the houses floor plan to make room for a largerthan30" range. I just would rather spend the up charge for a slide in on something else.

I actually ended up with both.

I knew I wanted double ovens, I do a lot of baking and make cakes on the side so it was a necessity. The original plan was double ovens and a cooktop but when I started pricing cooktops they were so much more expensive than a freestanding range and i didn't need the extra storage under a cooktop that I said "forget it!!" and went with a freestanding range.

So I actually have 3 ovens and yes, I have used all 3 at once.
The range pictured is our old range, we are currently saving up to buy a new 5 burner stainless steel continuous grate range (I prefer cooking on gas) right now which will replace the hideous, but functional bisque one currently there.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

Texas_Gem, three ovens! Good for you! It will look great when you get your new range. (I would't call it hideous now ;-) but SS will look terrific)

Bluetea57, I would love that solution! Unfortunately there aren't very many available in induction. Also, they are way more expensive and the ovens are smaller. I'm considering a Bosch one though!

My sister has the freestanding Whirlpool double-oven, and loves it. Pictures in link. It is very affordable and cooks like a dream, she says. (She and her husband are true gourmet chefs and very picky about cooking gear.) That said, I think the new Bosch slide in is the bomb, and for not a lot more money. But you will give up one oven to have it over the Whirlpool.

I went with a 30 inch Bosch induction cooktop and an Electrolux oven and warming drawer combo. I wanted an extra oven but did not have the space, so at the excellent recommendation of people here, I supplemented with a Breville countertop oven, and could not be more pleased.

Good luck with your selection.

Here is a link that might be useful: Whirlpool induction range with double ovens.