I'm wondering what others prefer to do in regards to the location of the stove within the kitchen?  

Question here is I have a load bearing wall I want to put an opening in it from the kitchen to the living room.

Got a brand new upstairs, electrical, and kitchen out of the deal so it all worked out.But thats kind of the story I think of when I hear people say they don't want calls at 2am.

It has new siding, carpet, window, and the kitchen is practically new.

@Nick @Kyle - pricing materials alone in home depot / lowes are average on 3,000 - 4,000, it all depends how upscale I want to make it look.I looked at the option of reglazing bathtub, and just update the flooring, vanity and toilet to save on overall labor and material cost so that is probably still an option.I will live in the property for maybe 3-5 years and when I decide to rent or resale, I know how important a nice bathroom and kitchen are towards resale value.

Kitchen was at least 10 years old, same for bath.

Where is the kitchen, living room?

Are you renovating of a kitchen and bath? 

From the inside I could tell it had been recently flipped (new kitchen, bathroom, windows).

If your done spending money then go with the white, but in my area the SS kitchens go faster.Good Luck.