I originally chose a double wall oven but changed my mind after looking at several set up in displays. It soon became apparent that with a double oven set up, neither was as a perfect height for me. I found one a little too high and on a little too low. I also want the ability to have the fumes vent out with my cooktop vent and my space was not set up to have the ovens right next to the vent. I also wanted and induction cooktop and was not having much luck choosing one.

I chose two single wall ovens to be mounted at counter height as they both would be the perfect height. I was thrilled to find two single ovens in stock at a good price to use in my space. Complications arose when the delivery of one of the ovens was much less than perfect. Lowe's did not deliver me the oven I ordered. The delivered my a damaged one and the one I purchased is not longer available, so they will be refunding my money. I then faced either having a new kitchen with two mismatched ovens or choosing a different set up. I also must now rework my cabinet order. I am just happy that I did not chose my cabinet plan and order them before all of my appliances were on site and safe.

I am now going to have a single wall oven and an induction range. I think it was probable meant to be as there are now several new induction ranges and I think this set up will work well and by not having the wall space take up by two counter height ovens I will gain 33 inches more of counter space.

I am getting an electrolux wall oven with a probe and either a GE induction range which has a large oven and a small baking oven with a probe or a Kitchen aid induction range that has a 7.1 cu ft oven also with a probe.

I also have found out that the cabinet change will save me some dough. The oven cabinets are just as expensive as regular pantry cabinets in most lines. Separate wall and base cabinets definitely are less expensive.

I would go to an upscale appliance store where the actually have ovens set up in cabinets and not just sitting around. Pacific Sales stores near me have the single ovens and double ovens set up as they would be in a home, both at counter height and below counter.

Good luck in your search. It is a big decision so take your time.

What ovens are you comparing? Double ovens are significantly cheaper than 2 equivalent single ovens, even before you factor in the extra electrical and cabinet work needed for 2 singles.

2 side by side single ovens is a setup people talk about a lot here, but it rarely gets done. In theory it's great (all ovens at the perfect height) but most people either don't have or don't want to give up the space and money needed.

The induction range and single wall oven set up Traumanurse1 mentions is great. That's what I have, except my wall oven is a microwave combination unit. The other advantage to doing that is one of your ovens will be under the vent hood.

You can bake successfully in a gas oven. The actual procedure is the same as baking in an electric oven. Personally I prefer electric ovens because they tend to have extra features, smell less, and heat up the house less, but I wouldn't consider them necessary and if I were getting a good gas range, and only needed 1 oven, I wouldn't spend the extra money on a separate wall oven just to have electric.

I would look at induction for the cooktop (personally I prefer over gas). If you stick with gas, I'd recommend a rangetop over a drop in cooktop.

Traumanurse1, you probably saved me a lot of time :) I hadn't thought much about the vent and I have primarily researched appliances online. I need to hit a few more showrooms. If you have more information you can share about the ranges you've looked at, I'd love to hear it. Hope everything works out with your kitchen. Thanks!

hvtech42, I have looked at many of your posts in this forum! I was looking at the GE Profile oven JT3000SFS.

The pricing for a double seemed to be quite a bit more than two individuals.

You
bring up something else I'm wrestling with: induction or gas. I'm not
opposed to using induction but we like to stir-fry and I've read they
don't do woks. I thought about possibly getting an induction cooktop and
small gas cooktop. We will have a large L shaped island and I don't
think that would be a problem. I'm just not sure what it would look
like...

Which range do you have? I also looked at Electrolux
electric wall ovens. I need to take a harder look at ranges. At this
rate, it might take me all summer to decide which appliances to buy ;)
thank you!

GE single oven model JT3000SFSS = $1400 MSRP

GE double oven model JT3500SFSS = $2100 MSRP

You were probably looking at a higher end model double oven than the JT3000 equivalent.

I have an Electrolux slide in induction range and like it very much.

If you wok I agree induction may not be the best choice.

I was definitely bleary-eyed ;) Thank you for the pricing. I'll look at ranges. If I can add a small gas cooktop, I'll definitely consider induction. Have a great day!