Depth and Height of Above-Counter Open Shelves???
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28" counter...counter depth fridge or full size???
Comments (3)How deep is the Case of the refrigerator? That is meant to line up with the edge of the counters typically so the doors stand in front of the counter edge and have room to swing without impingement on the countertop. You may need to pull this forward to have adequate doorswing. Do they make a model that has a case of about 28" with door thickness adding a few inches bringing it to 32 or so? The other issue that you should check is that counterdepth need significantly less airspace around them, because they are insulated and ventilated a bit differently than a full depth fridge....See MoreCounter Depth vs Non Counter Depth Fridge
Comments (8)Refrigerator carcass/box depth is only part of the story when determining the depth of a refrigerator and its impact on an aisle. You need to measure the full depth - including: (1) Box + Doors + Handles (2) Amount of space you will have behind the refrigerator for air circulation, power outlet + plug, and water line (if you have a water spigot and/or an icemaker). From my experience, CDs need less recommended air circulation than standard depths. Check the refrigerator's specs for the minimum recommended - but be aware that your installation may need more space, depending on your setup (e.g., do you need more space for the plug or water line than is recommended in the specs?) As Lisa mentioned, you need to measure from the handles when determining the aisle width and you need to determine how busy that aisle will be. You also need to take into account what is in front of the refrigerator - is the Prep Zone in front of the refrigerator? the Cooking Zone? If the Prep or Cooking Zone is directly in front or it is in any way "shared" work space, you will need more space in that aisle. So, measure from the refrigerator's handles to the counter edge of an island/peninsula or whatever is in front of the refrigerator, determine what you will have directly across from the refrigerator, and determine how busy that aisle will be....See MoreWindow height above countertop
Comments (15)We had the option of making our kitchen windows taller and down to the countertop. (I wanted bigger all around, but it ended up being more money than I was willing to spend). I decided against going down to the countertop. It's a beautiful look and people have definitely made it blend in traditional settings. But it's not what would have been done originally in an old house to the best of my knowledge and I felt that it was not right for our 1926 house. To my eyes, that look fits best in a more modern/contemporary setting. So we ended up moving the original double hung windows down to match the height of the exterior windows of the rest of the house and to make it so I can actually open them--they were set so high that at 5'7" I couldn't reach them to open. It was an odd placement to begin with, most likely to accommodate a wall mount faucet? Our GC who works with old houses all the time agreed that it was strange and we all really like how much better the new height looks on the exterior of the house. So our windows are now about six inches above counter height. Our kitchen remodel is at the beginning stages so no cabinets in place yet, but I can tell I will be able to open them easily now....See MoreNon-standard counter top heights and Bluestar range
Comments (6)We absolutely love our RNB. Had it for a couple of years, and it works so much better than any other stove I've ever used. Definitely recommended. I jokingly told my dealer, he should drop all other product lines, as they clearly are inferior compared to Bluestar. Before the remodel, we only had space for a 30" model. I'd love a bigger stove, but even after the remodel we wouldn't have space for 48". And I can't really justify replacing our perfectly good 30" with a brand new 36". But I'm sure, you'll love your 48" model. Dual ovens sounds so nice to have. When we bought our stove, the Platinum series didn't even exist yet. So, we didn't have much of a choice. If I had to buy now, I'm not quite sure, which one I'd pick. The improvements between RCS and RNB are very obvious. But the value proposition for the Platinum feels less clear. In principle, it is a superior product. But from reading reviews, it sounds as if the current design doesn't fully realize the potential of these improvements just yet. The grill/griddle sounds awesome, but then I read reviews and most people are a little disappointed by it's overall usability. The oven burner seems a mixed bag too; although that might be limited to earlier designs which suffered from some growing pains initially. But given how much I love my current oven, I don't really see much of a need to change anything. On the other hand, the little bit of extra BTU would be very welcome. After cooking on a high BTU stove, I never want to go back. It changes everything about how you cook. So, yes, I'd love to upgrade my existing RNB to even more powerful burners, if only there was a way to buy a retrofit kit. And the rest of my concerns are not so much to say that there is anything wrong with the Platinum series. It's mostly a reflection of Bluestar having set the bar so high that my expectations are now unrealistically high of what I'd love to see in their top-of-the-line offering. In other words, I'm jealous of your new stove. You'll love it. Please report back, after you have had a chance to use it for a bit....See Moreherbflavor
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