Replacing 27 inch combo microwave/oven with bigger separate ovens?
We have a 27 inch Kitchenaid combo microwave & oven that is dead. We need a new built-in wall microwave and oven. There are very few 27 inch ovens/microwaves to choose from. I think we should go with separate microwave (built-in) and separate oven where the microwave is over the oven. If we switch to 30 inch, the cabinet (ancient cabinetry) will have to be rebuilt. 2 questions: Do you have suggestions on somewhat matching looking built-in wall microwave & wall oven (stainless)- either 27 inch (bonus for that!!!) or 30 inch? Have you rebuilt an oven cabinet with a different looking cabinet than the remainder of your kitchen or painted it in a way that it coordinated with the rest of the kitchen? I know!! Our kitchen desperately needs a remodel, but that's not happening now.
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chispa
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PROJAN MOYER
last yearlast modified: last yearCan you take a picture further right?
I would not invest in a 27" oven. Go up to 30.
That narrow counter and cabinet above would need to be cut off. You'd need a side...
So yes, I'd look into having the cabinet re built.
Failing that? Even separating the two at a 27 " single oven and a 24 micro with trim kit is going to take a bit of re configuring........
But You can do GE profile,,,,,, 27 and separated.
NEVER buy the total unit combo's despite they are fewer $$$
Janice Fagan
last yearI think that the side of the cabinet would be too damaged to look decent - if we took off the little side cabinets (upper & lower). I'm not even sure if it could be sanded & painted.
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