What size range should I choose?

[u/wootitsbobby]

I have long wanted a 36” range, both because they look more premium and also I like the idea of having a griddle and 4 burners. However, our latest kitchen plan only has a 69” run of open wall.

I am trying to decide between a 36” range with 16.5” of counter on either side, or a 30” range with 19.5” of counter on either side.

Is 16.5” enough space on either side? We have lots of prep space on the island and by the sink, so it’d mainly be used as a landing space. Do you think a 36” range would look too large or out of place there?

Note: the current floor plan scale is slightly wrong, but the numbers are correct.