3 Kitchens 3 Budgets

Must-Have Cooktop

But Geoff’s one requirement—a pro-grade Wolf cooktop for $2,600—threatened to bust the budget. “We knew we really wanted that, so instead of a restaurant-grade refrigerator, we got a stainless-steel–look Amana for a lot less,” says Lisa.

The pro-style Wolf cooktop has four burners and a grill. New open shelving surrounding it keeps essentials within reach; it also reduces cabinetry costs.

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