I would also love a new electric stove and appliances.. I came into a marriage where the appliances were already here picked out by my husband and his then girlfriend. Our kitchen is small, with no windows in the immediate room...but sunlight does stream in from other rooms. Why they bought black appliances is beyond me, as they do nothing for the room. I'd much rather have white or stainless steel for a second choice. Oh...and I hate the ceramic cook tops. At some point they all get "buggered" up.