FYI, new countertop and backsplash will be installed as well.

Is there a ventilation chase inside your cabinets now? If so, you wouldn't want glass cabinets there as it will be exposed.

No, there isn't. The range hood will be the convertible type that will filter and recirculate the exhaust. There's no duct to the outside.

When redoing the cabinets get rid of the appliance garage it interferes with the amount of worktop on that side of the range,I would add glass to the cabinets on either side of the window if you want some glass. Not above the range for sure.How about those skinny cabinets on either side of the range . Could you post pics of the whole kitchen maybe we can come up with some better ideas.I hope you are replacing the bottom cabinets with drawers

Patricia, I agree that would look lovely, except all my mismatched dishes and glasses would be exposed. I don't think I want quite that much glass. Maybe I should just forgo the glass door idea altogether? Perhaps my fear of a sea of doors is unreasonable? I'll post another pic so you get an idea of the whole kitchen...

A couple more pics:

Patricia, I did think of changing out the skinny cabinets on either side of the range, but they are not symmetrical-one door is wider than the other. Would that look funny?

I would not do glass above the hood. Would suggest glass in the single door cabinet above the peninsula.

I'm not a fan of glass cabinet doors. If i were to do it, I would only do it on cabinets that frame a window and fill them with glasses for added sparkle. I would definitely not do glass over a range, that makes no sense.

I hadn't thought of replacing just that one door above the peninsula. Hmmm...

Is your range hood exhaust fan ducted to the outside? Do you use it regularly? Will the glass-front cabinet have a lighted interior? Do you have an interesting piece to display in that cabinet? Four "yes" answers gives you the go-ahead.

Between the window and the hood your cabinets have enough breaks to avoid the sea of cabinets look, so glass isn’t necessary, especially if you get rid of that bit below the corner cabinet. If you want one glass cabinet, keeping it in the corner as is seems like the most natural place for it.

Have vent hood vented to outside unless your kitchen is only for show.

I am also not a fan of the chimney-style range hoods. Have never quite understood the obsession with them. Glad to see there is at least ONE other person that feels the same! :-) I am not sure why glass doors above the range would be a no-no. I think it would look fine. I would consider it in my own kitchen but my hood is ducted, so it would not look right.

I would get rid of that corner box on the cabinet, whatever it is.

Chess, we would get along great! Thanks for those pics! That’s exactly what I was thinking of (as long as it would look ok without the surrounding glass doors). But, opinion seems to be that I don’t really need the glass doors to break it up anyway. So, we shall see.

Now about that cabinet in the corner-it is actually referred to as an “appliance garage”. And I actually love it! Yes, it cuts down on counter space, but I seem to always have enough. It houses my toaster, kettle, blender, etc. All those things I don’t want sitting on my counter, but often use. They just slide right out when I want them. As far as having a vented hood, I agree that vented is optimal. But, like I said, no greasy/smokey cooking going on, and my stove will be induction-not gas. So, a filtered hood is all I need and complies with code/manufacturers recommendations on the range, etc. Thanks for all your advice and tips!

Pdjh, if you love it, then by all means keep it. :-) If painted white, it would probably look less obtrusive anyway.

Only get glass if you want it.. You don't "need" it to break anything up - the window and your appliances do that... if you want one, make it the last cabinet by the peninsula.... I don't mind your appliance garage either, but I usually have my customers do a diagonal lazy susan base. That way there is counter space in front of the garage. The challenge here is you would have to put a filler between it and the stove so the door opens properly - but you do have the room...

The other glass option would be to do the cabinets on either side of the window in like transoms - if you are doing 36" high cabinets do a stack of a 21" high and 15" glass on top.

Good luck!!

How about glass doors on all the uppers EXCEPT the ones above the range. Sort of a "reverse focal point". I agree with your opinion of the chimney style range hood not being the best choice. I opted for it in my new home (tiny kitchen) but now I miss the additional cabinet space. Good luck with your remodel.

By the way, I love the look of the "seeded" glass doors. I'm not sure that's what it's called. Its not completely clear so it masks your mismatched dinnerware.

Debbi, that diagonal piece in the cupboards adds a lot more counter space. I'll talk to the cabinet maker. Shredder, I love seeded glass too! More food for thought. Thanks everyone!

I love seeded glass too!

Look what I found on Houzz today: a pic of a glass door cabinet over the range! This is what I have been considering in our kitchen renovation. What do you think? I'm still considering the other options mentioned in the comments above... A glass door at the end of the peninsula, or on either side of the window, or maybe no glass at all... But I still like this idea of having it over the range, as it would be symmetrical, and it would be small to just hold just a few display items. I would have the cabinet lit, and there is no venting to the outside. To recap, we are installing white, shaker cabinets and replacing the appliances with SS. Do you like the look of the glass over the range, or is it silly?

Here's the pic... I couldn't get it to post with my comments....

Well, the purpose of glass is to be able to see through it. I think having it above your good will be kind of pointless.

Also don't like just doing to the one above the peninsula as I think it will look like you're just confused!

In the beginning, I thought you meant either side of your stove, but I see the doors are different sizes, so not there either.

Frankly, I like the glass in the corner. It breaks up what would otherwise be a very tall white cabinet. Get yourself some new, pretty dishes and have a light installed in there. It will be so pretty!!!

ETA: I would break it up with a leaded look (also you can paint, or cover size-to-fit foamboard the very backs of the cabinets an accent color if you have white dishes...I just love that look)

Many kitchens have the glass doors just on those high top cabinets. "Seeing through" them is clearly not the only reason they are used. They break up all that white. There are a bajillion pics here on Houzz with just that look.

Right, but the examples you show (of small cabinets) are in more than one space. I only keep little used items above the range and that's not something I want to highlight.

OP, It will get greasy up there (mine recirculates into the kitchen and my above range cabs are always greasier...as are the ones immediately to the side) However, whatever they are made of will get equally as greasy...so it's more a case of the look you want than anything else.

Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will look lovely (btw, your kitchen right now looks lovely, also)

Thank you for your further comments and pics, @pennydesign and @Chess. I appreciate it! We are meeting with the cabinetmakers tomorrow, so we'll see what their thoughts are. Thanks again!

"I only keep little used items above the range and that's not something I want to highlight."

I don't keep anything in the cabinet above my range, that I would want to highlight, either. But putting a small window in those doors is something I would consider, except that my hood is ducted through that cabinet. I do use the items above the range - it's where I keep my most often-used seasonings and vinegar/soysauce, etc. I am actually in those 2 cabinets often, when cooking.

Okay Chess...this isn't a competition...Jeez.

And, for anyone interested, keeping frequently used items (like seasonings and vinegar/soy sauce) above your range while cooking is dangerous.

I'd love a photo when you're done, OP. We don't get to see before and afters often enough :(