Mostly the hassle involved to extend the cabinet (color matching, retrofitting, etc), but also the super tight clearance. I already had to cut a notch out of the drawer to clear the range knobs, and even then I still have to open the oven to clear the handle.

I could do a blind cabinet, but I feel like it’s not the optimal use of the space, since those pullout solutions tend not to utilize the full space. That’s why I was leaning towards a short water heater or extending the lower portion of the linen closet on the other side of the wall.

That’s super cool, and we do need a dishwasher, but I’m not really keen on sacrificing that much countertop, both figuratively (the space thereon) and literally (the actual granite countertop).

It’s normally inaccessible. I had to pull the range out to take the picture.

I looked into those for a similar situation in a previous house, but like I said, the proximity to the oven would make that really awkward. It’s possible, but not really an ideal use of the space.

I was thinking about that. On the other side of the wall opposite the range is a little linen closet/alcove. It’s pretty narrow, so it would be a bit awkward to access, but it could work for extra pillows and comforters. It’s certainly an option to consider.