Cooktops and Rangetops for Any Kitchen

Preparing delicious meals in a home kitchen requires a cooktop or rangetop designed to work in the space. As one of the most-used elements in the kitchen, it is essential to choose a cooktop or rangetop with a versatile design that will meet the daily needs of your household. The first step is to determine whether the cooktop or rangetop features are more useful in your kitchen routine. Once you know what type of product to purchase, there are a few additional considerations in choosing the ideal piece.

Cooktop vs. Rangetop

A cooktop features a series of burners and installs directly onto the countertop, allowing for cabinet storage space underneath. They are frequently used in combination with double ovens built into the cabinetry at another area in the kitchen. Rangetops, on the other hand, are cooktops incorporated into a complete oven design.

The first step in determining which one is right for the space is evaluating the layout of the kitchen and determining the best location for the oven and how you plan to cook.

For preparing large meals with varied temperatures required to cook simultaneously, a double oven is particularly useful, so the ideal arrangement would be to pair the double ovens with a single cooktop.
Large ovens can do the trick for daily cooking, with the rangetop and the oven in one easy location. Rangetops also work well for smaller kitchens, to save overall space.

Size

Before final selections are made, take careful measurements of the space available and choose a cooktop or range that will fit into the space. Don’t forget to allow room on all sides of an oven for ventilation between cabinets, and take into account the required room for installation of cooktops.

Number of Burners

The size of the family and the size of the kitchen will be the two determining factors in selecting the number of burners for the cooktop. Take a step back and look at the meals that will be made throughout the year. The avid chef will require more burners than the occasional cook.

Choose a Fuel Type

There are three basic fuel types when it comes to a cooktop. Each one features a different burner style and offers a variety of benefits and drawbacks.

Gas: The avid cook typically prefers gas cooktops. This style features adjustable flame burners that allow for various cooking temperatures. (Because of the open flame, gas grills might not be the best option if children are helping to cook in the kitchen.)
Electric: Electric cooktops are one of the most popular options. They are easy to wire into the home, heat up quickly, and make it easy to maintain consistent temperatures, especially at low settings.
Induction: Induction cooktops feature a smooth design that is easy to wipe clean. It utilizes an electromagnetic heating element that only works when specific cookware is placed on top. When induction cookware is used, the elements heat up very quickly, making it easy to boil water in a matter of minutes.

Consider Brand

There are a number of large appliances scattered throughout the kitchen. Each brand will have a look and design unique to the name, from the shape of the lines to the finish colors. Keep the look consistent by selecting a brand or specific collection and using it throughout the kitchen. When you are remodeling an entire kitchen at once, it is easy to keep the brand the same for the refrigerator, cooktop, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. When replacing one appliance at a time, decide whether you enjoy the look and function of the brand that is in the kitchen currently. Any brand appliance that isn’t quite up to par should be the first one replaced with a new brand or collection.

Finish

Even more important than having the same brand run throughout all the appliances in the kitchen is having the same finishes run throughout the space. The consistency ties the individual elements together and gives them an appealing, cohesive unity.

The primary options for finishes are:

Many brands have introduced new color collections, from primary reds and blues, to more personalized looking pastels. The key is to look around and find the style that fits what you want in your kitchen.

Check Out the Additional Features

With the right cooktop or rangetop in place, the kitchen becomes a fashionable and functional place to whip up delicious cuisine. Every brand and every cooktop carry its own set of features. Narrow the search to the perfect appliance by reviewing the list of features and deciding which options will elevate the daily experience of your kitchen duties. An ADA compliant design, included griddle, built-in downdraft, and hot surface indicator are just a few of the features sought after with cooktops and rangetops.

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