Kitchen Upgrade Guides

Upgrading your kitchen can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re looking at pro-style ranges, powerful hoods, and all the different sizes and features. This page is here to give you simple, practical tips to help you choose upgrades that actually fit your home and the way you cook.

How to Choose the Right Pro-Style Range Size

One of the first big decisions is range size. Bigger isn’t always better—what you really want is the size that fits your space, your cooking style, and your budget.

  1. Look at your current space
    Before you fall in love with a 48" range, check what you’re working with right now.
    – Most standard ranges are 30" wide
    – Many pro-style models come in 30", 36", 48", and sometimes 60"
    – Measure the cabinet opening and nearby drawers or doors so you know what can realistically fit

  2. Think about how you actually cook
    Your cooking habits matter more than what looks fancy.
    – Mostly cook for 1–2 people and use a few burners at a time? A 30" or 36" range is often plenty
    – Cook big family meals, host holidays, or batch-cook on weekends? A 36" range gives you more burner space
    – Love entertaining, use lots of pots at once, or dream of multiple ovens? A 48" model with extra burners or a second oven might make sense

  3. Consider your oven needs
    Ask yourself: what do you really use your oven for?
    – Simple baking, casseroles, and sheet-pan dinners work great in a single-oven range
    – If you bake often or cook main and sides at different temperatures, a range with two ovens or an oven plus a separate wall oven can be a game-changer
    – If you almost never bake, focus more on burner layout and power instead of chasing extra ovens

  4. Check your kitchen layout and clearances
    A pro-style range is a statement piece, but it still has to play nicely with the rest of the room.
    – Make sure there’s enough space on both sides for counters, prep, and setting hot pans down
    – Leave comfortable walking space in front of the range, especially if it’s near an island
    – Think about where the fridge and sink are—your “work triangle” should still feel easy and natural

  5. Match the range to your hood
    More power and width usually mean you’ll want a stronger, wider hood.
    – A 30" range typically pairs with a 30" hood
    – Many people go 6" wider on the hood (for example, a 36" hood over a 30" range) for better capture
    – If you’re moving up to a 36" or 48" range, plan for a hood that can handle more heat and smoke

Simple rule of thumb:
Choose the smallest pro-style range that comfortably fits your cooking habits and your space. That way you get the performance and look you want without crowding the kitchen or overspending on size you don’t really use.

More guides are coming soon, including tips on choosing the right range hood, planning your kitchen lighting, and tying everything together with finishes and décor.  

Ready to explore pro-style ranges? Take a look at our Pro-Style Ranges collection to see what might fit your kitchen.