The comments are very useful (hopefully for others as well. I include a link at the bottom for those who wish to see how I plan to pack all these appliances in such a small space (about 70 Sq. Ft.)and remain true to my word of having at least 96" of useable counter space:) Yes, I do cook, although I kind of gave up a couple years ago because I got sick of the kitchenette being so small (6' 6" includes 20 inch range, apt. fridge and sink with a little counterspace wrapping around a corner. I do a bit of Asian cooking (got to be really careful of grease so I don't do this much), baking, etc. Thinking that a good range is the most versatile option to go with in a limited space. Rococogurl is talking sense here. It may be because she's a designer and looking at the total picture rather than just the appliances, but I do realize there are a lot of guys living around here who just don't cook. I like to cook and figure a little more kitchen (especially the counterspace) will entice me to do more. But what she is saying (I think) is look at the over all scale of your place and don't put some really serious piece of equipment in that's out of whack with the rest of the house. I have a 20 inch apt. range now and IT heats the apt. up a bit in the summer. In the winter it's fine because this old parlour room with it's tall ceilings and leaky insulation runs cold. Anyhow, I don't roast much turkey in August, but the point is well taken. Any of these ranges will heat up the room depending on what one does with it, but yeah, the bluestar or capital, american, viking ranges should all do about the same thing in terms of heat in the kitchen. But the appliance should match the lifestyle is what she's saying, which is a very good point. However, that being said, is a pro style range the best "all purpose" tool for someone who wants to do a variety of different cooking stuff? I mean my neighbor bought Gaggy ovens because she is a baker and she isn't that thrilled with them. I am just looking for a good "down the middle of the highway" choice that I will really enjoy. (Yes, I know the blue star owners are revving their super nova burners cheering, but probably any of these fine ranges will work including a Bertazonni or FP etc.)? The reason I am looking for power in a range is versatility I guess...? Still defending the Northland Company (I don't know why because the battle seems lost with the Liebherrite's out there:) These are extremely well built (I would say much less tinny than the Liebherr). There nothing special other than a very good looking tall thin built in with a stainless door and top mounted compressor. Insides are all metal and they go for about 3800 street price so they aren't cheap by any means--they also hold as much as a much wider fridge which is good for the space starved. The Liebherr's are really nice, but the construction isn't all metal. If I had room for their 30 inch built in I would get it. I am really going for a clean box look rather than anything else, thus the Northland. Who knows I may slash the budget and get a Liebherr before this is over. I don't like the integrated model that much as it doesn't hold that much. Apt. is about 400 Sq. Ft. in an historic district in Brooklyn. No other washer dryer facilities available. I carry the stuff to a service/drycleaner. Please have a look at the picture. Some people may have issues or comments about so much stuff being packed together space-shuttle style with virtually no under counter storeage, but there are no "win-win" scenarios with trying to do all this in such a compact area...I know this is an appliance thread, but readers may want to have a look at the rendering to get a better idea. Thanks Again. DOug http://photos.gardenweb.com/home/galleries/2007/09/microkitchen_plan.html?cat=my_favorite_room Here is a link that might be useful: Micro Kitchen Drawing

Lynn, thank you for sharing your memories and lovely decor with us !! It totally inspired me . I realized the laundry room might be the perfect area to display my small ( but now it can grow! ) vintage collection. I have a thing for vintage printed table clothes and handkerchiefs. I also collect colored glass jars so I can display those too !! This is perfect because my dh is not as enamored by those sorts of things . I may do a " clothes line" with pins holding handkerchiefs like a banner ?! This is coming to life now in my mind and I like it !! :) Teacats , thanks for the color inspiration !! I have to stop by a Benjamin Moore store for some chips , I have picked some up everywhere else ! So fun !!

I posted this site a couple days ago... some really fun color combos on here - see below. I am planning for my laundry room, walls of Behr Sugar Berry (light mauvish grayish pink) with ivory trim, and accents of mauve and light blue. It was basically a pre-made color combo from one of the Behr inspiration colors. Here is a link that might be useful: Design Seeds

Jean I'm feeling fine Thanks for asking, but swamped with work here, than I forgot that repairmen were comming for well check on Queenie lol. I had to move a floor shelf and other odds and ends so they could take Queenie apart and take a look see...good news is she passed her well exam with flying colors. I've had her for 7 months now and no build up of anything on washer parts that they could see but I wasnt in there, I wanted to see the pump but didn't get too. They said they generally don't go into the washers this far on a well check but since I had something stuck in the pump a few months ago they wanted to look. they also commented on my detergents...lol and ask if I use powders often, I said yes most of the time, with hot washes..they said that accounted for my like new appearance of the washers insides...I have a load running now just to make sure they didn't damage anything lol...there were 2 men one older one very young, but I had the feeling the way they talked the young guy was in training lol. They also said in a year they will be back for another well check but won't do anything other than watch it fill on mini load and spin and take the front cover off. They only did a full look today because I had a pump issue. No I didn't place my Amazon order yet, I went to bed last night thinking I'd do it today lol