You get a hood insert and at least a 54'' surround from your cabinet company. A large pro style range wil need 1000-1200 CFM, plus makeup air, plus an ERV if you're in a cold climate. 6-12K just for the ventilation and cabinet surround.

Or you get a hood insert, and a very good builder to make a frame for your insert. You could then place wood planks or wood veneers over the top of that Or plaster it and put a wood shelf around the base. Lots of different ways. But cabinetry at that size was awfully expensive when I had it quoted last year. Having our builder take care of that framing bit saved us thousands and I like the look better anyway. Around 2k all in for our 48" vent setup.

If your tastes run towards the more ornate paneled look, having a cabinet maker design it for you would likely be the best way, as Sophie Wheeler mentioned already.

I like simple, farmhouse style. The simpler the better! I know it's ultimatley my choice, but what are your thoughts...wood wrapped hood or stainless steel.

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That last picture was exactly what I thought you might be talking about when you posted the question! :) It was in my inspiration notebook when we first started the plans and I've always loved it. It adds romance back into the kitchen without being at all girly.

D.L. your right! It does!! <3

It just seems cozier, warm and inviting, now that I step back and look at it through rose tinted glasses. I want it to be a place for people to linger and chat. My kitchen is open to my living room and breakfast nook. It's the heart of the home.