Kitchen remodel info

[CA_cook]

Hi, all- we are planning a kitchen remodel and I’m wondering where to find information on appliances and other things. Are Houzz forums still a thing? Have people moved to Reddit? Where do you find your remodel information.

By the way any advice on a brand of a range hood? We can get a perfectly functioning Thermador hood for free, but we want something a little nicer that can also act as a attempt piece. The ventilation ducting will be a new build, so no preexisting constraints. Kitchen is small so only a 36 inch range will fit.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[bradmacmt]

We can get a perfectly functioning Thermador hood for free, but we want something a little nicer that can also act as a attempt piece.

What is an "attempt piece?"

 

[AT5760]

I think OP meant "accent piece." I'm sure there are ways that you make the free one a focal point. You could have your contractor wrap in in copper, or build a box around it and tile/paint the box. I'm sure more creative types that would have more ideas. You could always try Pinterest if you are looking for visual ideas.

 

[CA_cook]

I meant "statement piece". Typing on an iphone gets you there... Sorry!!!

 

[CA_cook]

There are some companies that make statement piece hoods. But there is a dizzying array of brands and options, so I'm looking for some crowd experience and guiding.

 

[stringer]

There are some companies that make statement piece hoods. But there is a dizzying array of brands and options, so I'm looking for some crowd experience and guiding.

The aesthetic design doesn't really matter that much as long as there is a nice short path to outside. Pick whatever you want. What you pay more for is a powerful but quiet fan/motor.

 

[Kgp]

Check out Proline range hoods. I’ve installed two in different houses and was pleased with the power and aesthetics and not too bad on price.

 

[CA_cook]

Any experience with Modern Aire range hoods? What about Vent-A-Hood?

 

[bradmacmt]

Not sure what aesthetic "style" your after, but yes - Vent-A-Hood is sort of the gold standard for "insert" hoods. An insert allows you to build a custom exterior around the hood - something that can't be done with your Thermador.

As Kgp says, check out Proline hoods out of Utah. They also sell inserts. Great Co. I've used 3 different models in three different custom builds (I build custom homes), and have a Proline in my own home. They're a great value. Have also used Vent-A-Hood, Thermador, Miele, Subzero/Wolf, etc., etc.

For appliances, a good blog is here:

https://blog.yaleappliance.com/
Also, consumer reports is a good resource, but you need a subscription.

 

[johnvburke100]

My remodel included a Wolf cooktop and a Viking hood because the Viking--at the time-offered 1800 cubic feet per minute clearance rate and the Wolf only 1500. Since I got the built-in infrared grill in the cooktop, the hood has been absoutely essential to keep the smoke alarm quiet. I like both units which have stood up to heavy use over almost 19 [not a typo!] years but I'm not sure those would be my choices now--the appliance market is volatile and far from transparent.
But my main recommendation is a Bosch oven. The thermostat is incredibly accurate--a Chef Alarm thermometer consistently shows oven temps within 10 degrees F. of the oven dial setting, far more reliable than any oven I've ever used.