I have the GE slide in. It's designed to hang from the countertop with approximately 8 inch deep cutout. So, if the base cabinet is too tall then the slide in won't sit down properly and actually has to be supported by the base cabinet instead of the counter. My 36 inch wide base cabinet had three drawers so we cut off the top drawer. I measured and planned it myself but if we were doing it again I would have had the range set in place prior to cutting the base cabinet. In the end we shimmed the base up about 3/4 of in inch to get a tight fit under the range. We also allowed space for a plywood top for the base cabinet. It fits tight so that when opening full drawers there is no tendency for the cabinet to tilt. This was needed in our case since we have 4 inch spacers on both sides of the range cabinet fronted by turned legs. While working on this we were able to slide out the base cabinet, measure and make final modifications with the range hanging in place in the granite counter. We're done now and it looks and works perfectly! I have to say though my GC didn't have a clue how to pull this together and I had to take time off work to plan and supervise.

Thanks everyone. It's truly amazing how much difference the countertops make even though the project is not yet finished! I can't believe this is the same kitchen. lol I just wish I could afford to grab a new dishwasher now too. The white one next to my stainless sink kind of ruins it for me. ;) If anyone is interested in the floor tiles they are called Biltmore Gray from Home Depot. Reasonably priced. The grout color is called Haystack. The cabinets are being done with the Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations light color kit in Porcelain with the glazing stain over it. If I had it to do over again, I would probably paint the cabinets with the base coat (Porcelain) and then hire someone to do the finishing glaze portion. It's somewhat difficult to get all the doors and drawer fronts to match using a light color, as I'm sure you can see in some of the pictures. If I were going with a dark cabinet color, I would not hesitate to use this kit. Just an FYI for anyone who might be considering alternatives to the high cost of new cabinets and doesn't want a straight painted look.

Are you asking as to edge treatments or adding the look of additional thickness. Up to you, but keep PROFILES all the same. Marble is beautiful on its own. I see no need for the "beef" , but if you've got 2700.00 for the added expense, have at it : ) I like an eased straight edge allowing the beauty of the surface to star. You haven't stated the style of cabinetry, which would influence profile selections, frankly. Simple, begets same. .........a fussier, or very traditional and highly detaied kitchen will be more accepting of complicated profiles....such as ogee.

That’s a good idea about wires but if moved opposite the long wall, the sectional will be too short and the corner would end up in the middle of the space. The speakers would also look odd in the hallway. I also don’t like to block the entrances to the living room. I think we may have to live with the current set up, add a seat along the long wall or remove the corner.