How is the steel support fixed to the underside of the granite? - I'm looking to do something similar in my new home and was wondering if you ran into any limitations or challenges using the steel support. »
Carrara Marble and Granite I've seen material that looks like this and I know it goes by several different names--Verde Regina, Golden Lightning, or Verde Borgogna.
Futuro Futuro Kitchen Range Hoods As a range hood manufacturer, we recommend placing the range hood 26" - 30" above the cooking surface. This recommendation is based on 3 factors:
1.) The hood should be close enough to the cooking surface to capture the smoke/steam/grease *before* it spreads out and misses the range hood altogether.
2.) It's a good idea to keep the lights below eye level, and the controls within easy reach.
3.) In terms of potentially bumping into it - it's actually safer to have the hood in your line of sight, so you're aware of it.
Yes, you might have the view partially obstructed by the hood's chimney (about 10-13" wide on most hoods). The horizontal hood body of a slim designer hood such as the one pictured* will only block 2-3 inches of vertical space, which is a small price to pay for having adequate kitchen ventilation that will make the cooking process much more comfortable.
@jeanettemp:
Can't tell you the exact manufacturer (hood is shown from the back side - no logo visible), but if you're looking for this kind of style, please feel free to visit www.FuturoFuturo.com and look for the "Moon Crystal" and "Acqualina Glass" models (sample photos attached).
Archipelago Hawaii, refined island designs This was sourced here in Hawaii at Universal Manufacturers. Their website is http://www.umhawaii.com/index.html
seagal This looks like Autumn Green granite. I recently purchased a slab for my own kitchen. I love it! Verde Karsai is another granite that looks very close.
This otherwise monchromatic kitchen has a bit of the outdoors shot right into its center with the serpentinite counter. Notice how the green starts outside and comes right in.
Consider an interesting shape for your island. So often islands are square or rectangular, but an unusual shape will make it that much more eye-catching and may provide you with useful extra surface area.