I love my kitchen! I have dark green granite, and like Crankin, I love the granite but would prefer a lighter color. Granite is easy to clean, and you can put hot pots right on the countertop. I also love my range. It's a Lacanche, which is in the same price range as Wolfe etc., but it has some advantages: it isn't as deep as a Wolfe, so it doesn't stick out beyond the standard counter or require a custom fit; it combines both gas and electric (I have a model with a gas range top + one gas oven for roasting and breads + one electric oven exclusively for desserts + one electric broiler for non-pastries); and the smaller ovens don't dry out food. I would absolutely buy this range again.