I purchased this range when I renovated my kitchen. I cook a lot and after years of working on small stoves, decided to treat myself and get a proper professional range. My girls are grown but Thanksgiving is our time to come together with family and friends and I can't wait for this year because there will be enough room for several things to be cooking at the same time and room to move around. This range was recommended to me by a friend that was owned a restaurant and put one in his own home. So, it was a no brainer when he bragged so much about it. Plus, when you open the oven doors, that lovely blue just knocks your socks off. It's truly beautiful to look at. I haven't had a chance to cook on my range yet (as it's being installed in a few days) but I'll come back later and put up photos.