Lately I have that song playing in my head - this time regarding my kitchen appliances.
Months ago while looking at cabinets, I fell in love unexpectedly with a cook top. It was perfect in every way - polished, stylish, unique. I had to have it, so I headed to the Smeg Showroom for a look. Their wall ovens were equally great looking with mirror-like or white glass finishes, so I was thrilled. And better yet, they blend seamlessly into the cabinetry for a high-end,clean-lined look.
I made my decision on the spot, without another thought,until the other day when I talked to my contractor. Apparently wall ovens require electricity above the load available on my floor, and to get additional power, I would have to spend thousands of dollars to bring it upstairs - not a worthwhile option, even for love.
So with much disappointment, I ruled out electric and went looking for a gas oven. I went everywhere and found very few makers. Viking had one and I thought my problem was solved - not so. It turns out gas ovens cannot be installed below the counter and must be placed higher up on the wall. This completely ruined my kitchen design, so I had to say goodbye to my cooktop. I was crushed…
I have not run across this issue before, but apparently it is a common problem in Manhattan – who knew?
Check out the Smeg website for their appliances and if you have the power, add them to your wish list. They are absolutely still on mine…
http://smegusa.com/Catalogue/Catalogue.aspx
Months ago while looking at cabinets, I fell in love unexpectedly with a cook top. It was perfect in every way - polished, stylish, unique. I had to have it, so I headed to the Smeg Showroom for a look. Their wall ovens were equally great looking with mirror-like or white glass finishes, so I was thrilled. And better yet, they blend seamlessly into the cabinetry for a high-end,clean-lined look.
I made my decision on the spot, without another thought,until the other day when I talked to my contractor. Apparently wall ovens require electricity above the load available on my floor, and to get additional power, I would have to spend thousands of dollars to bring it upstairs - not a worthwhile option, even for love.
So with much disappointment, I ruled out electric and went looking for a gas oven. I went everywhere and found very few makers. Viking had one and I thought my problem was solved - not so. It turns out gas ovens cannot be installed below the counter and must be placed higher up on the wall. This completely ruined my kitchen design, so I had to say goodbye to my cooktop. I was crushed…
I have not run across this issue before, but apparently it is a common problem in Manhattan – who knew?
Check out the Smeg website for their appliances and if you have the power, add them to your wish list. They are absolutely still on mine…
http://smegusa.com/Catalogue/Catalogue.aspx
Believe me Kelly... you had an easy escape!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love and bought the mirrored oven and now it takes for ever and ever and ever to keep clean!! A real niusance!
Ciao from a huge fan from Italy!