If you're building a new home or remodeling your kitchen, you must make several important choices. One crucial decision is whether to install a wall oven or a stand-alone oven, which includes a stove. This guide will help you examine the options and decide.  

What Is a Stand-Alone Oven?

A stand-alone oven is a traditional kitchen appliance that is typically built into a counter space or surrounded by cabinets. This appliance features a stove cooktop with the oven beneath it, and is often called a freestanding range. The stand-alone oven style offers cooking convenience and multiple uses in one unit. 

What Is a Wall Oven?

A wall oven is built into kitchen cabinets at any height that is convenient for the cook. When installed at eye level, the oven offers the user easy access and viewing without bending or crouching. Wall oven styles provide a seamless, sleek or contemporary look as part of an interior home design, and can save space in smaller kitchen areas.

What Are the Important Considerations?

Stand-alone ovens typically take up more room in the kitchen than wall ovens because of their larger size. They are typically 30" wide, with some models measuring from 36" to 60". Free-standing ovens offer the convenience of a built-in stove cooktop.

Wall ovens are typically 24 to 30 inches wide, so they fit in less space than stand-alone units. They open and close easily without kneeling or bending, which can benefit taller individuals and those with mobility challenges. However, wall units do not include a stove cooktop. You will need to install one in the kitchen separately, which can require up to 57" of additional space.

Before you decide on an oven for your home, consult the professionals at Boyd Appliance Center in Creston, IA. This company offers a wide selection of kitchen appliances, including new and replacement ovens and stoves from the world's leading brands. Their team provides high-quality installations and ensures customer satisfaction. View their inventory of cooking appliances onlineor call (641) 782-2163 to set up an appointment.