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Kitchen reno-oven advice.

6 years ago

New kitchen being planned. Undecided on whether to go for 2 single ovens and integrated microwave or 1 single oven and combination oven. Combi seems small but interested to hear from any who have one.

2 singles&Microwave

Single&combi

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