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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]your cheapest option for cabinets is a resurface and springing for new counter tops. however, as you realize it means keeping all appliances in their original dimensions. if you want to separate range you need to examine where in existing plan that range will go? I'd look at appliances with the existing dimensions and check if you can find appliances you like in these sizes.... appliances have gone high end and with that change, they are bigger.

check if island is at top of the tiling or if tiling was done after island was placed on subfloor. if island is atop (unlikely with tile, but well worth checking), you can eliminate island and deal with tile discoloration. I'd check this now, as it might affect cabinet planning.

if you move range, you will need to bring in an electrician. if you do this, you might as well look at where you might want more outlets and/or more lighting (like undercabinet lighting).

one more final point: [b]you can get a really pretty fresh new kitchen for new surfaces and barebones appliances in the traditional sizes. if I were you (just me), I would wait on separating range for that next larger more expensive renovation and focus on the "easy" win here: standard appliances that all match, nice new surfacing in a color palette that feels attractive and contemporary. Just me.[/b]
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I'm the 2nd poster to respond about needing cabinetry to make appliance changes. I agree 100% with the above. I would get some basic but nice stainless appliances to go in the places you have. Maybe spring a bit more for the range/microwave combo since you want a good vent and you will be using these a lot. Not having a wall oven (right away ) isn't the end of the world. Then I would patch and paint in a neutral and put in some really nice countertops. That is a perfectly good kitchen to me. Considering everything else you have to do...[/quote]

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