French door oven next to french door refrigerator
We are remodeling our kitchen. I am working with a cabinet designer and we're attempting to resolve one section. Below is a 10 ft wall of cabinets that needs to hold my fridge and french door wall oven. The oven has already been purchased. The refrigerator has not been.
The photo attached shows an early rendering of the wall cabinet and appliance arrangement. (On the far left is a wall which is the end of the cabinets. Ignore the range, I will have a range top). We have reviewed the installation instructions for the oven. Now I am seeking some insight from those who may have similar appliance combo. Is there anyone who has a french door oven next to their refrigerator? How much space is between your oven and fridge? What kind of refrigerator do you have - counter depth or standard depth or built in, door style, total depth of refrigerator?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoShalonda
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