Installing a range in the middle of an island

14 years ago

Almost all photos show the kitchen range near a wall. This is the first where it's in the middle of the kitchen and an island. LOVE. Are there any issues with smoke or heat? Thanks.

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sheryldesigner

14 years ago

We have an island gas stovetop. No oven. We vent using a Dacor vent installed behind the stove on the counter, venting out through to floor to the outside of the house. It is not particularly hard to clean. Whether it is efficient or not, I can't say, because with bacon we still open our skylights in the kitchen to clear the air more. I'm not crazy about a big hood down in front of the island, blocking the view to the family room.

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houssaon
14 years ago
It has a hood vent, so smoke should not be a problem. I've seen many stoves or range tops in islands.
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14 years ago
The key to ensuring that this configuration works is in making certain to pair the range with a correctly sized ventilation hood. Not all hoods are created equally and this should be taken into account when selecting the proper unit.
Ruby Alabar
14 years ago
I would only do this if the island is large enough or there is a raised bar on the opposite side of the range. But that's just me, main reason is I have a child who likes to sit in the bar stool snd eat her meals on the kitchen island. Wouldn't want those little hands touching any hot surface or getting splattered with oil when I fry something or cook stir fry.
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Vikrant Sharma Homez
14 years ago
The only way to make this worthwhile is a proper ventilation hood as D.coop's post , and secondly it involves a lot of Cleaning , do you have a Housemaid ? if yes then go for it .
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Carla Aston | Interior Designer
14 years ago
Thanks for your question. No, the venting system works well to disperse any odors or smoke.
casaoda thanked Carla Aston | Interior Designer
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ct design studio
14 years ago
You can, as already stated, the vent needs to be appropriately sized for the range. Be sure to visit an appliance store with working models, some of the larger ones can be quite loud when running. Also consider how the vent hanging down in the middle of the room will affect your view.
joeymarlene
14 years ago
I agree with sheryldesigner--we have Kitchen Aid 6 burner gas stove with the vent directly behind it and it vents under the floor. It works well, but every once and a while the smoke alarm goes off in the hallway.
mbvv
13 years ago
You may also want to consider ducting. The ducts have to have enough room in the ceiling and a lot of hoods venting systems cannot make a 90 degree turn. I wanted this in a new construction and was unable to do it - albeit we have a 1000 cpm vent as we have a capital stove and that was the manufacturers recommendation
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Dana Flinn Designs
13 years ago
We have an induction cooktop in the island and LOVE it! I placed a pop up venting system instead of a massive hood. I wanted the focus to be on the crystal pendants over the island. I plan to replicate this in my next kitchen. Good luck!
casaoda
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11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I ended up with my stove (an eBay purchase) in the middle of the kitchen and I LOVE it. When guests come over I can visit and cook without missing a beat. Installed vent-a-hood which is pricey but powerful and quiet. Not sure I can post a url, but here's what it looks like: http://www.funfeasts.com/2014/03/kitchen-chronicles-before-and-after.html.