I looked at the Bosch, but it does not have convection in both ovens. I won't use the ovens every day, but when I bake, I like to bake big! I really hate having to wait an hour for the apple pie to get done before I can bake the custard - or not being able to fit 10 small loaves of quick bread in the oven at one time. From a cost standpoint, I can't even justify paying $3,000 for ovens when I have one that works just fine that is paid for and only 6 years old. I made it 30 years and raised two kids on home cooked meals without ever owning a range that cost over $600. A double wall oven will not add a dime to the value of my home either - but I saved for a year so I could afford to get the induction cooktop and double wall oven. But I think I'm going to get the Electrolux units. I keep thinking I should get the KA but I'm just not as comfortable with that decision. I like the looks of the KA better, but I am worried about reliablity. For that reason I'd rather not order the appliances online, but if i get them locally the KA ends up costing the same as the Electrolux, and I believe the Electrolux are better. I'm way more excited about getting the induction cooktop, and if I could find a slide in range I remotely liked I would probably go that route. I just worn out by it all and don't want to have to think about it anymore LOL! Cathy

I really like Mama Goose's last design. I know it looks like there isn't enough space between the range and sink but you'll be doing all of your prep on the island. And if you're a clean as you go cook, the sink so close to the range is ideal. Her layout also keeps the kids out of the work zone as they can access the fridge, microwave and pantry storage without walking through the cooking zone. It's hard to say if you should be designing the kitchen with the assumption that you'll put sliders where the bay window is. If it's something you really want to do, it might be worth it to find a way to do it now. It all depends on how long you expect to stay in your home. We always operated from the perspective that we were in our forever home; we ended up living there for 25 years. As we prepare to remodel the house we just moved into, I'm less inclined to splurge like I did before because I don't see us staying here for more than 10 years. I'm always surprised and impressed by how many folks on these forums remodel kitchen after kitchen as they move around or build house after house. I think I'd rather have my fingernails ripped off. LOL

Ha - you must be good luck. Our painter stopped by yesterday and confirmed he'll be starting third week in August. Maybe look at Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore - it's a brown based black that might work nicely with your doors. Best of luck - be sure you come back and show us what you decide. We're doing a BIG color change too, after 16 years, so I get how nerve wracking it is.

Maybe first remove that over growth so you can see the door . Why a door with no glass IMO it looks like a cheap builder door when you could do a really nice cedar door not white for sure . IMO the hedges need to go and then you need to get to work with landscaping and some way to steer guests to the front door ideally a walkway from the street .