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A nice stanless hood in the size needed for thererange simple styling and first criteria function . I will advise no cabinets sitting on any counter anywhere and for sure not beside a range where counter space is a must.

It is probably time to throw up the notice that each cooktop and range has a requirement for minimum distance from combustibles in various directions and heights. What is often neglected is that this distance may extend into the wall behind the cooking device, which is normally combustible. Sheetrock is considered combustible, as are wood studs, and in some cases, where the distance is deep, stuff hanging on the wall on the other side counts.

Manufactured stone uses resins that are considered combustible. If the stone is actually pure quartzite, it should be non-combustible, but the wall its on may still be within the prohibited distance. Risers, or back-guards sold with ranges typically solve this problem. The installation guide of the intended range or cooktop should be scoured for safety details. before proceeding too far.

Tl;dr: Island range-top configurations are for islands.

With respect to the hood, the entire issue of functionality and performance should be understood; the many threads here on the subject may help. Be sure to use side view stick figures vs range dimensions to determine hood height that allows good sight-lines to pots and pans, and that doesn't aid hitting one's head, but incorporates sufficient entry aperture to overlap rising and expanding cooking plumes.

We are asking for suggestions for the range hood. Rather than just using a standard stainless steel one, we want something that fits the space better.

@jwatters99 that’s a great suggestion! I especially like the wall sconces

I would have suggested stainless, your particular setup doesn't call attention to the hood. And I remember that your wife is a chef, so easy maintenance is probably desired. I will attach a photo with black tile, and another where the hood is just functionally there...reminds me of yours, the star is your kitchen, not one element.

Look at FARBER hoods.

Thanks @Lucky! Providing more great advice! Here are some shots of our progress so far! This is the wall being removed to make our kitchen larger and open.

@Beverly I like those. Thanks!

@Khabeer S wow, great pics! We went through a long full reno + addition during 2020 (walls down, roof gone etc)....living through it all while homeschooling 4 kids. Luckily I took similar photos, nice to look at them now that the dust has settled. Sometimes it's hard to believe that we all still had most of our marbles by the end. Good luck!

whew!!! more power to y’all! @lucky998877 we are almost a year in due to all the delays

update: we are 97% done with our reno. here’s what we decided to do. it’s a custom walnut range hood with shelves on either side