These are not Custom Cabinets. These cabinets are 20 years old in extremely good shape and the old pickled wood. That is why I cannot get a match. I am thinking of doing it in stainless. Thoughts?

Just because they're old, imo, that has nothing to do with the ability of a good woodworker with cabinet making tools being able to copy one of your doors. It's not cloning a sheep. Take a door off and make the rounds to the local custom shops. Several will be able to match the color and finish. That should be explored first. Let the pro tell you what can be done. Don't make a determination based on your lack of knowledge. That's the first rule of success.

As others suggested, stainless steel over filler.

This looks better! I like it. It almost looks part of the hood. The stainless would be flush to the top of the hood correct? This is the height I want!

Depending on the specs of hood and oven will help determine the most functional height. That info will be in manuals.

Thank you. I like the look. It almost looks like it is an extension of the hood which gives it the more substantial look I want and will also lower it to be within specs.

I may need to fabricate the stainless to do that but I am willing to do it. I don't think the standard sizes will work. They seem to be 12 in high and I probably only want 6 to 8

It's definitely possible, hopefully someone who knows more how to accomplish will chime in.

Btw, beautiful back splash.

Thank you so much. I have a direction now. Really appreciate your help and taking the time to show me what it would look like by doing this picture.

I don't think it looks ridiculous at all but I would worry about how well it would pull that far from the cooktop. Mine is 33" and that is max for my model. But there is a further concern about how well it will draw if you add a bend in the run.

Definitely something to consider. I will need to ask the contractor. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Thinking I will also take the advice of some others and live with it a little bit. For some reason I thought that it just looks so skimpy. All of you are so helpful. Have never been on this forum before.

I think it looks just fine! Does it do the job it was intended to do? If it does, let it be. If it is only a couple of inches beyond the specs, let it be. How could it make much difference?

I love to have a lot of room above the cooktop and just abhor these microwaves that are so darned low over the range.

Let it be! It is just fine. Your kitchen is very nice.

Assuming the duct diameter is sized for roughly 1000 ft/min air flow speed at the full power flow rate of the hood system, then a duct bend will not dominate the larger causes of pressure loss across the blower -- the hood filter, followed by make-up air (or lack thereof).

Your contractor should be able to suggest a metal fabricating shop. You will need to try to match the finish of your hood to the choices the shop has for stainless, but you should be able to match it close enough. I am with you on making the change for the same reason you have.

I think what you chose is usually put under a cab or installed with a stainless piece like you want to fabricate. If the hood maker has the option to purchase one, it will match your finish; then you could take it to a metal shop to trim to the height you need. When I was looking those stainless filler pieces sold with hoods were not inexpensive.

Kaseki,I'm not technically knowledgeable about this and don't quite understand your message. If you would explain it a little more simply for novice like me I would appreciate it. Rantontoo, you would make the change for function or because it looks skimpy as was my concern?

Also, putting it under the cabinet was not working because the molding is so high all by itself. With the cabinets added it was already very low down. Just was not expecting for it to look so small!

It will look more substantial and planned with the st. piece added.

I was referencing this kind of use:

Sorry I didn’t return earlier, joy. But I’m glad to see you received so much good advice!

Yes, I see. Thank you.

You mentioned that you replaced the island. You wouldn’t happen to have the old one—or access to it—would you? If so, you might be able to cobble together what you need from it! Not sure if you said so and I missed it, but, have you tried exchanging it? Who was in charge of this project, btw? If you hired a professional and he recommended this particular hood you might have more options than you think!

Edited to add that you could add cabinets in the same finish as the island. You’d need to remove the trim though so the cabinets went all the way to the ceiling. Lots of options, here, so fret not.

Thanks Sammy. I am leaning towards first living with it to see if I can and if not going for a stainless trim. I have no access to the old Island and I am afraid that expresso under the beige is going to stand out too much. Needless to say after the cost of this entire kitchen I am trying to deal with this as cost-effectively as possible. All of you have really hel me wrap my arms around this. I am really a novice.

I did try to exchange it and was told I could not because it was already installed. And I don't think the manufacturer will help me because I made a mistake! Ugh.

You keep saying you made a mistake, but where does the contractor fit into all this? See my last comment and get back to me with that information. Please! ;)

I would recommend that you add a box-style soffit to the ceiling, which will bring the range hood lower without you having to repurchase a new one.

I've included a link to Futuro Futuro range hoods to provide you more details.

https://futurofuturo.com/range-hood-faq-frequently-asked-questions/sloped-cathedral-high-ceiling/

Thank you. Is that the same thing as a duct cover? I was advised that I should use a 6 inch stainless duct cover. I don't know the difference!

I was told that this will look like part of the hood and will bring the hood down to 32 inch above the cooktop height

joy, the box soffit that he referred to really just serves the same purpose of filling the space (or hiding the vent duct) above the range hood. In your situation, I think the stainless duct cover would look better.

Thank you Chesse. I agree. I am having someone look at this for me. I am thinking about a stainless 6 inch duct cover which will bring the hood to 32in above the cooktop.

Sooo, with all this advice I have decided on a stainless duct cover, and this will bring my range hood down to 32 inches above the cooktop. Now I find out that I cannot find a 30 inch wide 6in tall duct cover! Does anyone know if it's possible for me to get a 12in tall and have it cut or where I might find one of these that is not custom. Thanks once more.

Did you find a source for the duct cover?

Have a metal shop make one.

I did find one! Will post when completed!

Oh, yay! Who’s making it for you or did you find one ready-made?

Ready made. Only two left and the size is being discontinued. Just in time!

Thank you everyone. Crisis ssosolsolvsolvesolved. You all really help me out!

Autocorrect is terrible. That was Crisis solved. If you twist the picture you can see the outcome.

Perfect!

Isn't Houzz great?? Nice job!

It looks fantastic—like it was always meant to look that way!

Anna, I noticed that if you rotate the phone you are able to see it! Don't know why it cut off that way. Sammy, thanks so much for your help and all your posts! Greenfish, yes houzz is great! Everybody helped me more than they can know and I am so appreciative.

I’m sure I speak for all who contributed to this discussion when I say that it was a pleasure helping you with this project, Joy. If only all discussions on here could be half as pleasant and productive as this one... ;)

By the way, that backsplash is a showstopper! The “before” photos didn’t do it justice.

Before:

After:

See what I mean? Sooo much more vibrant and glisten-y! (You didn’t get a new phone for Christmas by any chance, did you, Joy??)

Yes, I did get a new phone Sammy, LOL!

Now, since y'all did such a great job with my range hood maybe you can help me with two other things! I am attaching a picture of what it looks like when you walk into my kitchen. I am getting a 54 inch round glasstop to replace the kitchen table you see. I am attaching a picture of a chair that I am thinking about which is white polyurethane with brushed stainless legs. Please give me your thoughts if you think this w

ill work. Also, still don't know what color to paint this Gold Room! Do I need to start a new post about these
Inquiries?

Make sure that if you make a new post, you attach the link here. But I kind of like it when threads grow from one dilemma to the next with a trusted group of insiders.

-look for wall colors that pick up a color in the backsplash

-post pic of future table otherwise we can't know if chairs will look good.

-also need better pic of counter stools

-is polyurethane comfortable? They look cute but sound ouchy.

joy, post new pictures on a new thread w/your new questions. You can link this thread w/the new one if you want, but do a new one. otherwise, people might pass yours up because it's old, or, may not read through all of the comments to see what you've done.

Thanks all, I am going to do a new . Greenfish, I went back to look at them and while they were very comfortable the type of Base was very difficult to move. I think over the long-term these will not be practical.

Great job on the range hood. It is a beautiful kitchen.

Range hood is so much more in range now. Looks soooo much better!