A proper kitchen layout will have you placing some appliances next to each other while others in different positions away from each other. While some would do that to enhance the appearance of a proper kitchen layout, it is also for functional reasons to close, and others distanced.
All in all, it is not proper to place a range next to a fridge. Why?
Counter Space
It is good to separate your fridge and range for a couple of reasons and counter space being one of them. This means that you can easily place it on the other without much of a hustle once you pull food from one appliance.
This will give you less hustle in moving so much around the kitchen, even for minor tasks. Remember, separation does not necessarily mean vast distance.
Functional Purpose
Both the fridge and range are the main energy-sappers in the kitchen. Because of this, the fridge being in constant operation uses more energy than the range. Therefore, when both of these appliances are close, it will make one function poorer.
For instance, the range will have a challenge heating when the fridge is on, and the refrigerator will be hard to keep cool when the oven is on close by.
Space
Ideally, it is proper to have a 4-9ft distance between the fridge and the range. This distance provides enough space for easy maneuvering in the kitchen when you want to prepare something. Better still, it will give you more room when you are cleaning up, even under the appliances, without leaving some surfaces untouched.
