As the heart of the home, the kitchen is the hub of all family activity, and the best way to bring everyone together is a good hearty home-cooked meal.
That’s why choosing the right oven for your needs is an essential part of buying a new kitchen and nothing says ‘family kitchen’ like a range cooker.
A range cooker is a great foundation for an entire kitchen design – Aga styles look great in country kitchens and modern stainless steel range cookers are perfect in a contemporary setting.
The colour of the range cooker can be a starting point for the colour scheme for the kitchen. In Magnet’s Shelton the deeper cream of the range cooker warms and adds depth to the soft cream units. Alternatively, a contrasting colour can create instant impact and be a strong focal point for the room. For 2010 muted tones are set to be the hottest kitchen colours.
TOP TIPS FOR BUYING A RANGE COOKER
Do
- Buy if you are passionate about cooking or have a large family to feed
- Research what is the best fuel source for your cooker – gas, electric or dual
- Work out how much it will cost to run your range cooker over a year before making a purchase
- If you don’t enjoy cleaning, opt for an easy clean such as pyrolytic or catalytic oven
Don’t
- Buy a range cooker if you have a small kitchen – they are pretty large and can overpower smaller rooms. Opt for a ‘mini range cooker’ instead.
- Buy if you live alone or don’t do much cooking as you’re unlikely to make the most out of your cooker
