Antique Fireback behind a 30" range--Thoughts?

5 years ago

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Hello, We remodeling a small 9X12 kitchen in a 1928 Tudor house. We love the idea of putting an antique fireback behind the range-JennAir Rise 30". I would appreciate your thoughts about if that would work in our kitchen. Firebacks can come in many sizes, and we are wondering if one would be a good fit for our kitchen, or if our space is too small for it. Please note that they cabinets will be a more traditional style, our builder was just using a generic style when showing us placement. Thank you for your feedback.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

5 years ago

IMO a range with a back piece really is not where you put a accent . I mostly don’t like accents behind cooking appliances IMO the hood id way too much in such a small space too,I agree in a Tudor the cabinets should be much more traditional as for the fireback piece I am not sure where you could fit that in in such small space . I wouldbe interested in seeing the whole floor plan for the kitchen since I see no proper storage for pots and pans and off to the right I see a big fridge . You are mixing styles together that IMO don’t work.

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Susan Murin
5 years ago
Not a pro. It’s a no for me.
Mary G thanked Susan Murin
remodeling1840
5 years ago
I have one and can’t imagine my kitchen without it. It is stunning and practical-who could ask for more?
Mary G thanked remodeling1840
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herbflavor
5 years ago
Not behind a jenn air in a super small space. Pick your hood and maybe something w tile : but this / no.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
5 years ago
I think you'd need a slide-in range.
Tamara McKay
5 years ago
Love the idea. It would be stunning!
Mary G thanked Tamara McKay
tlynn1960
5 years ago
Not a pro, but the juxtaposition of an ornate fireback and simple Shaker cabinets (plus the stainless steel backsplash part of the range) wouldn't be pleasing to my eye. I could see using the fireback successfully in a kitchen with traditional, more decorative cabinets and a larger range.
Mary G thanked tlynn1960
Mary G
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate all your opinions. We have chosen more traditional style cabinets, our cabinet builder was just showing an example. We are planning to use Super Susans at the lower blind corners for pots and pans,