Cooktop or not?

The beauty of a cooktop and separate oven, as opposed to a built-in stove, lies in its flexibility. Your hob can be a subtle shadow in the expanse of a pristine benchtop, while your oven and microwave can create a symphony of machine-made beauty across your wall cabinetry. A barely there cooktop and wall oven versus a freestanding stove also delivers a quieter look, which is important in a smaller kitchen, and allows two people to cook without getting in each other’s way.