replace or leave?

7 years ago

We are doing a Partial kitchen remodel. Cabinets are maple and unfortunately we are leaving them as is, too expensive to replace in a home we don’t plan on staying in. The spindles will be replaced with crown. I don’t know if I should have them leave the current vent hood and put the crown on or replace will a stainless steal hood. The weird door on it does open, I assume to access the vent. I need to figure this out before they come next Monday. And we have the stainless steel cooktop, just waiting for new counters. Counters will be Cambria Delgatie, haven’t picked a backsplash yet if anyone has any ideas. The peninsula will be removed as well.

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Kristin S

7 years ago

I would replace the vent hood. If it weren't for the strange door I might feel differently (as I actually really like your wood tone cabinets), but given the door, replace. I would also swap out the knobs for something more updated.

Have you run your layout through the kitchens forum? I ask because the peninsula doesn't necessarily bother me, but it looks like the aisles around the island look tight...

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jhmarie
7 years ago
I don't have a problem with the current hood, probably because I also have a wood hood. My kitchen is a cottage / vintage style so it works:

https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042

If you are having crown stained to match the cabinets, you could see if the carpenter could remove the door and create a different top piece. Also, if the vent works fine, you can buy an unfinished maple wood hood and have it stained- it would need to have the same dimensions as the older on the bottom where the liner holds the vent insert. You can read about that option on this site: https://www.kitchensource.com/range-hoods/d/woodhoods/

Staining maple can be difficult - be sure your carpenter is up to the task and shows you samples of what you can expect.

If you prefer a stainless hood, you can remove the wood one and replace it. Wood hoods are more expensive then similar size stainless, but if you like the style of stainless then you can do it. Your carpenter may have to work on the side panels if they do not look right once the hood is removed.

This is my wood kitchens idea book - some have wood hoods. You might get ideas for your kitchen.

https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/list/wood-kitchens

Generally, a simple backsplash works best in a wood kitchen. Most of the ones in my idea book have a subway tile or similar. I would not decide on a backsplash until after the counters are installed. Seeing the counters installed can change what you want as a backsplash.
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houssaon
7 years ago
If you take off the knob on the fake door, and fill the hole to match, the hood would look fine. I would take off the spindles. Wait until the carpenter comes to do the molding to see what he thinks.
itsme72
Original Author
7 years ago
Kristin S, I thought I posted this on the kitchens forum . Yes knobs will go after the counter installation. The crown molding is already done and staining matches great. I’m trying to go for clean updates look so leaning towards stainless steel but didn’t think about sides of cabinets ugh
Kristin S
7 years ago
I meant post your overall layout, if you're still open to tweaking that.
itsme72
Original Author
7 years ago
Kristin S, now I understand. The reason why the peninsula is coming out is that I need a kitchen table for all 6 of us rather than a 4 seater peninsula. The aisle width is perfect around the island, 2 people can pass on either side and someone can get through even when the dishwasher is open.

Jhmarie, thanks for linking all those. I’m going to have to ponder all the options
User
7 years ago
If I wasn't planning on staying, I wouldn't do anything. Why waste money for temporary change?
itsme72
Original Author
7 years ago
I’m looking for this tile. Any ideas on how to locate? And how do you get to the ‘advice’ page on this site? I cannot figure out how to navigate here anymore.

TIA
3katz4me
7 years ago
Based on the complications related to the sides of the adjacent cabinets I think I too would keep it and figure out how to get rid of the door if it's not needed for some functional reason. If it is then I'd find some way to replace it with some kind of understated panel that can be removed for whatever purpose you need to remove it for.

I think your cabinets are lovely - glad you're keeping. Removing the spindles and changing knobs will make a big difference. Pretty tile too!