hood between two windows with deep cabinets?

14 years ago

Hi all,

We are putting in a 36" Wolf 6 burner rangetop centered between two windows. There won't be room for upper cabinets without it looking strange and cramped, so the hood will stand alone. We are planning on 29" deep counters. I'm trying to figure out which hood to install, and what specs are most important. We cook a ton, and am planning to grill inside, so I want a hood that is going to work. I'm leaning toward stainless, rather than a built-in cabinet look.

Do I need 42" width and 27" depth? Should it be bumped out more off the wall to get the right capture area? What is the best way to do it? Should I have my contractor build the wall out, then put stainless fillers to cover the extra wall, or will this look messy? What about brands? My appliance guy is pushing wolf pro, vent a hood or best by braun. I'd love not to spend so much money, but again, I want it to work. Does what I'm looking for actually exist? I'd love to see photos of anything similar.

Thanks so much.

Beth

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tadhg555
14 years ago
I'm considering a similar option -- 36" rangetop set between two windows. How far apart are your windows? Ours are about 60". I'm looking at a 42" wide, 24" deep stainless steel Imperial hood (but my counters won't be much more than 26" deep). Imperial offers a dual blower model, but our contractor says that it would be tricky to vent two ducts out the exterior wall while staying to code (i.e., 3' away from any window). So we're looking at the single ducted (and lesser CFM) model.

Breezygirl has a beautiful image of a hood between two windows on this thread (scroll down to see it). I find it inspiring.

Sorry I can't help on the depth question - I'm sure someone will weigh in on best practices.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hood between two windows
abbeys
14 years ago
Hi Beth,

We are getting the 36" Wolf open burner rangetop. I was told that you need the 42" hood in order to vent it properly. I think the depth is usually about 21-24"; but I could be wrong on that - or it may vary by manufacturer. You should talk with a good appliance salesperson about it. Our's is not going between windows. We did learn that there are minimim clearances from the burners to any combustible surfaces (cabinets, window trim, etc...) I believe the Wolf specs say 6". Our cabinetmaker had to adjust the plans, because our KD had not accounted for that clearance in her layout. Fortunately, it all worked out. Just thought I'd pass that along. (my rangetop is sitting in the box in the other room, waiting for installation. I can't wait until they can get it out of the box!). Good Luck!
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boxerpups
14 years ago
I have a few pictures of hoods between windows. You can
see there are different sizes, shapes and depths. I think
anything can work if it balances. I am sure you will
find or create a great option or solution for yourself.
Here are some visuals to help.
~boxerpups