Dilemna: Stove too close to refrigerator cabinet... Protection ideas?
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Help. In our new kitchen remodel (not quite finished), we took down 2 walls and added an island between kitchen and living room. This meant that the refrigerator's new location had to be placed next to the range/stove with only a 9 1/2" counter top separating the two.
My concern: The refrigerator cabinet is made of wood and covered in paint and glaze. With the stove so close to the side of the refrigerator cabinet, I am worried that, over years of cooking, grease would build up/affect the refrigerator cabinet. I am a clean freak and I know I'll clean the cabinet after every meal, but it's not realistic to think that the paint/glaze wouldn't be affected over time.
I would LOVE some ideas regarding this design dilemma: I want to cover the area of the cabinet - that is in line with the back splash - with something that is cleanable, but haven't figured out the best option:
1) If I continue the back splash (not yet installed)
2) Possibly a sheet of clear glass over the area?? Has anyone done this successfully? The color of the paint/glaze would show through and I'd be able to keep the refrigerator cabinet clean if any grease splashes onto it. But, is this practical? How would it be installed? And where, oh where, would I even find something like a nice piece of glass to place over a wood cabinet without air space between the glass and the cabinet (don't want any "muck" to get behind the glass that is un-cleanable...).
What do y'all think? I am very open to suggestions!!! :)
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!
I have a similar situation in one of our apartments. However, our stove is right next to the refrigerator. It is not in a wood surround which complicates the matter. I bought 12" wide x3' long flexible magnet 1/8" thick that has a white cleanable finish on it. Being magnet is simply adheres to the side of the refrigerator and then they simply take the magnet off to clean. Very simple.
needshave, that is an awesome idea for a fridge without the built-in cabinet around it. :-)
BeverlyFLADeziner, that's a great idea...a stainless steel plate...unfortunately, I have no stainless steel in my kitchen and my back splash tiles, when they come in, will be a warm Tuscan yellow (called "Glossy wheat") and I wonder what Stainless Steel would look like next to them? But, I think you're on the right track...thanks so much!
BeverlyFLADeziner Love the photo! Thanks for posting that! That's exactly what I need to do! May I ask what clear "Lexan" is? Thanks so much!
I love this idea!!!
I think your cabinet panel will be fine. Just wipe regularly with a microfiber cloth , a touch of Dawn and water. It likely has a catalyzed finish that should stand up to cleaning.
By the way the one in my house is only another 4" away and it stays very clean....
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