Let's talk Ovens!

[nycbullymama]

Oh that stinks… I know what you are saying though, EVERYBODY sells sushi!!! I have a good friend here who is originally from Thailand, and she introduced me to this place. She also introduced me to Thai food which is amazing…

Yeah, not a fan of Thai either..lol.. Hubs on the other hands loves it.

 

[brutus77]

Gas oven? (the stove top's gonna be gas)
I was wondering if there's really a difference between electric convection or gas convection.

There is a huge difference between gas and electric. I have gas and I love it. Gas, in my opinion cooks better and more evenly. Convection just cooks things faster. I do not have convection and I am ok. I love to cook. The thing you should be looking at is how many burners and such. If you are going to be entertaining and cooking alot, then go for a stove with alot of burners on the cook top. I also have a grill on mine and I love love love it. Also, in my opinion, if you have to have electric (no gas supply) stay away from glass tops. They are a pain in the you know what to clean and look messy alot.

 

[nycbullymama]

There is a huge difference between gas and electric. I have gas and I love it. Gas, in my opinion cooks better and more evenly. Convection just cooks things faster. I do not have convection and I am ok. I love to cook. The thing you should be looking at is how many burners and such. If you are going to be entertaining and cooking alot, then go for a stove with alot of burners on the cook top. I also have a grill on mine and I love love love it. Also, in my opinion, if you have to have electric (no gas supply) stay away from glass tops. They are a pain in the you know what to clean and look messy alot.

It's so interesting to me that you think gas cooks better and more evenly. I keep reading that's what electric is supposed to do. But your first hand experience trumps anything I read. Good to know, thanks.
I absolutely want a grill. I was also thinking 4 burners should be enough even with family and friends over. I'm not a huge cook so anything more than that would be wasted on me.

My parents have a glass top in Florida. My mom doesn't like it. Regrets getting it.

 

[brutus77]

It's so interesting to me that you think gas cooks better and more evenly. I keep reading that's what electric is supposed to do. But your first hand experience trumps anything I read. Good to know, thanks.
I absolutely want a grill. I was also thinking 4 burners should be enough even with family and friends over. I'm not a huge cook so anything more than that would be wasted on me.

My parents have a glass top in Florida. My mom doesn't like it. Regrets getting it.

Everyone I know that has glass top regrets it. I had electric growing up and I have had gas for the last 25yrs and really prefer gas. No gas jokes [MENTION=7260]Chumley[/MENTION]!

 

[2BullyMama]

I grew up with gas... went to electric while renting and HATED it.. can not regulate the temp and things tend to burn or over cook. With my new house I went gas/convection all in one (GE) and I love it. With gas you can easily regulate the temp without waiting for the burn to cool down (electric)... as soon as the flame is lower the temp in the pot changes

 

[nycbullymama]

Great!! Thanks everyone, I'm sold on gas/gas.

I'm thinking I'm going to splurge a bit on the kitchen and I want a nice bright oven..lol.. went looking a few weeks ago and saw this.
Really loved it in the 36" version.

What do you guys think of the red color? and be honest please. View attachment 84178

 

[2BullyMama]

Great!! Thanks everyone, I'm sold on gas/gas.

I'm thinking I'm going to splurge a bit on the kitchen and I want a nice bright oven..lol.. went looking a few weeks ago and saw this.
Really loved it in the 36" version.

What do you guys think of the red color? and be honest please. View attachment 84178

LOVE it! Not something I would do as I like to be able to change things up a lot... so I go neutral a lot and then change room decor

 

[nycbullymama]

I know what you mean, I was also kinda wondering. Still not 100% sold on the color.
But I figure since it's not our primary residence, I can go a little funky and won't get sick of it too soon.

 

[ddnene]

Everyone I know that has glass top regrets it. I had electric growing up and I have had gas for the last 25yrs and really prefer gas. No gas jokes @Chumley!

I agree w/Rosalie, the glass tops are a mistake!!! IF you ever have a spill on top it's impossible to get it off… GAS is the way to go!!!

 

[nycbullymama]

[MENTION=9157]ddnene[/MENTION] you guys convinced me- I'm getting gas............. :D...lol..

 

[ddnene]

Great!! Thanks everyone, I'm sold on gas/gas.

I'm thinking I'm going to splurge a bit on the kitchen and I want a nice bright oven..lol.. went looking a few weeks ago and saw this.
Really loved it in the 36" version.

What do you guys think of the red color? and be honest please. View attachment 84178

I DO like the red, very nice!!! I agree w/Christine though… we did stainless steel w/all the appliances and I go color w/the paint and accessories. Stainless is a damn nightmare to clean though, maybe if I could just get rid of the kids… Lol

 

[2BullyMama]

I DO like the red, very nice!!! I agree w/Christine though… we did stainless steel w/all the appliances and I go color w/the paint and accessories. Stainless is a damn nightmare to clean though, maybe if I could just get rid of the kids… Lol

They have fingerprint proof stainless now....

 

[brutus77]

I love the red but honestly, I would go neutral on the appliances and do color with the room. appliances cost a small fortune and you have to think about resale as well. not everyone will want a red stove. what color would the rest of the appliances be?

 

[nycbullymama]

The kitchen is open and leads into the living room. For the most part, the colors are going to be neutral. Also I'm not getting cabinets, just back splash in a light gray subway glass tile. The house has a very large pantry so I don't need the wall mounted cabinets.

Everything else, well the fridge and sink are going to be in a stainless steel/slate color. So not quite a steel color, it's a little warmer.

Only thing that would have color would be the oven..lol.. But that's my idea for now and I need to incorporate an island. Not sure of what kind yet.

First pic is of the tile, second is the laminate flooring, 3rd pic is how the floor looks in a room.

I'm going for industrial/rustic.

If you guys happen to see an island that you think would work, let me know.

 

[Marine91]

To be honest if i had it to do all over again I would spend the money on a good induction cook top with a convection oven. Everone that I have ever used has been fantastic compared to normal gas/electric ranges... The only draw back is that you have to use pots and pan that will work with induction and not you cheapy stuff.