the hood is 48" also, but the side cabinets are held off some. Our appliance people didn't recommend this hood, but we chose it for the same reason you like it... its been installed for about 2 years and it is serving just fine.

Thank you for your quick response. Everything about this kitchen matches my design right now so needless to say, I very much like your style! I am looking at the same countertop stone but leathered and similar style white cabinets. I am looking at frameless on the cabinets...are these full overlay frameless or inset? What paint color did you use on the cabinets?

these cabinets are inset into a beveled frame. The color is a proprietary finish from the cabinet manufacturer, but I can tell you its a grey white. I like the stone in the leathered finish very much. I'm sure it will look great in your kitchen.

After lots of frustration with semi-custom folks, I finally opted for custom but I have had a hard time finding a good way to specify a cabinet that I like (I didn't realize they actually buy cabinet doors from others). I was avoiding inset as I thought they skinny up the usable cabinet space but this looks like it doesn't - can you share your experience and cabinet brand? Thanks.