First off I prefer the look of double ovens and a cook top... But, I removed wall ovens in my last kitchen reno to create more counter space. And this time I had a bit more counter space but realized the way I cook lends itself to one range. It was a tough decision but we did a slide in range this time.

There is a link that discusses this same issue. wall oven vs range oven

But for your own space, I urge you to post your plan or draw a simple plan on graph paper and update it so you can get some feed back on what could work best in your space.

Thanks to both of you. I did post a picture of the layout over on design dilemmas. Here it is. I was concerned about the lack of cabinets and counter space. I did receive several suggestions pertaining to hiring a good kitchen designer for the best advice. I just was wondering if I went with a slide in range vs. wall oven, would I pick up more cabinets and counter space, or would I lose cabinets to get the additional counter space. I thought about turning the island, but as you can see, the table is in the way. There are no other walls to put cabinets and counters on. We really need the table as there is no dining room being built in this house. We are older, retired, don't entertain much and family lives on opposite coast. I do however like to bake. I thought maybe island would give me enough working counter space and storage? I also thought about stacked cabinets. Thoughts?

I like wall ovens, why not consider both a single wall oven- saves money and easier future repair or replacement- at your ideal height and a slide in range with overhead hood. While this is what I have to me it just makes ergonomic and economical sense as well as a personal preference. Your plan shows at least adequate counter space considering you have the island-make sure to include an electrical outlet to use this as mixer baking prep area. Your plan includes a nice size pantry which could provide easier walk-in cabinet like storage, but better visiblilty.

I have a small kitchen - it's a galley with an 8' run of counters but no uppers on a portion of the counter. However, since the wall of my dining area runs along the same wall as my kitchen, I effectively extended my kitchen storage by adding cabinets to that wall which are designed to look more like a classic hutch/buffet.

I opted for a Bosch side opening wall oven with a microwave drawer below. This provided me with the ergonomic benefits of a side opening wall oven as well as having the microwave off the counter and yet still ergonomically functional. I had almost NO counter space prior to my remodel - your island provides you with a lot of counter space.

It looks like your design plan includes a double bowl sink. I would ditch that and get a large single bowl sink with a ledge which effectively expands your counter space. In my small kitchen I got a 36" sink with a cutting board and drain board that fit in the ledge. Therefore my sink has become a very functional counter for prep - drying dishes if I hand wash. It's actually more functional than a regular counter would be because all the detritus of prepping and/or thawing is contained right above the sink so the counter never has to deal with dirt or chicken juice or whatever.

The pros of a wall oven are obvious since it is far more comfortable to use than below the counter oven. The cons are that you lose some storage and some counter versus a contained stove; the cost of the cooktop and wall oven are generally more than a comparable stove would be; the cabinets would be a bit more expensive since the stove replaces cabinets versus needing a cabinet to hold the cooktop and a tall cabinet for the wall oven is probably more expensive than a more standard lower and upper in that space. I don't know what my cost differential would be because my bid was for building the cabinetry to my exact specifications and I didn't get pricing for each cabinet.

Regarding storage, you will have storage below the cooktop - I have two drawers as well as in the tall cabinet housing the wall oven since I have drawers below and a combination of "tray" storage and another storage component above the wall oven.

With your layout the frig could go where the ovens are for a better work flow. You could then squeak by without a prep sink.Go with a single bowl main. But I'm not a fan of losing counter for a large ledge sink. Vegetable prep isn't the only or even main use of a primary sink. 24" is more than large enough. And you gain counter over a 30 or 26" double or single. Finally you can upgrade past a range oven with an undercounter 24" Combi/steam oven. Miele or Sharp are two at different price points.

I don't like the look of wall ovens, but I'm sure I'd get used to it - they certainly are ergonomically better in that they don't require someone to bend to get something in or out of the oven. They use up wall space that I'd prefer to be used for something else (even something decorative), but if you've got a small space, you don't have as many choices about where to put things.

I also don't like the cost, and that's something I don't think I'd get used to. To me, the costs ($, wall space) outweigh the benefits (no bending). But everyone will balance that differently.

I'd swap the positions of the fridge and wall ovens. To your original question, sometimes a wall oven/cooktop combo solves a workflow/space issue. For example I have a narrow aisle in my NYC kitchen, and a range oven would impede workflow at the island, plus I'd have to stand to the side to remove my cookies/roast/holiday turkey. You don't appear to have this issue. A range with a decorative hood could provide a nice focal point past the island. Many homeowners like that look. I'd still move the fridge over to where the wall oven is now. Where the fridge is now could become more base cabinetry and allow you more prep space as well as the opportunity to center a range better behind the island.

I hope it’s an electric powered induction range. That is so much better than a radiant heat glass top.

seems wasted space is problem. I might do a U kitchen and middle of U is range wall. In other words turn island other way and attach it to wall where fridge is...for a peninsula.... so stools have unlimited space behind them[living room]. Put fridge where ovens are. You can put a single under counter oven somewhere, if you want, with all that continuous counter run, along with range with hood. The table area will be more desirable without the island stools positioned right alongside. Only dining zone? then dedicate it better with light fixture, clear the area around it : the pantry footpath is enough. retired and travelling? I think the 2nd oven isn't needed if you get a great range...but I know, people like their baking..it's fun and comforting. I hardly keep any white flour around anymore....so I have to set aside my frame of reference....but I wouldn't do a wall oven stack. More continuous counter and better seating area for table will be an improvement with a U shape.