So what you're saying is that the Ventilation guy has suggested building a soffit over the window behind the existing range, then running duct through the soffit and then through top of the upper cabinets, then out through the outside wall on the right. Is that correct? While I suppose this could work, it might end up looking a little a little peculiar at the point where you need to connect the ducting to a ceiling-mounted island hood. Most chimney-style island hoods are designed to accommodate ducting going straight up through the ceiling. Have you considered a telescoping down-draft ventilator that would rise up behind the range? While I always recommend a range hood where one is possible, your kitchen is somewhat unusual, and it might not be the best solution. You indicate that you've chosen a dual fuel Wolf range. Since the oven will be electric, your range won't be releasing nearly as much heat or as many combustion byproducts into the kitchen as an all-gas model. You might be able to get by with a good downdraft exhaust utilizing an island trim on the range. It wouldn't be ideal, but certainly better than no exhaust, and you wouldn't have to contend with installing a hood in a place where it isn't practical. As an aside, your current stove appears to be a drop-in model, which you indicate is in a peninsula. Are you sure a Wolf range will fit into the same space? Most commercial style ranges are somewhat deeper than drop-in models. The new Wolf may project out into the kitchen several inches further that what you have now.

Does she love the wallpaper? Is she expressing any sadness it's going? Reason I ask is that some older people don't like change, and they don't see a need for it. As you say, she is getting forgetful, does she remember why there are going to be changes? I'm not suggesting keeping the wallpaper. But I am thinking if she likes it, then maybe a green, that sort of reminds her of the wallpaper might be nice. If you were decorating this home for yourself, that would be a totally different thing. As far as the lighting, just make sure it is very bright for her. You can always add a dimmer, but I believe you should make sure there is plenty of light. I think decorating and designing for seniors is a very special skill.It is wonderful for you that you are able to have her here and that you are able and willing to help her with this redecorating. You are a wonderful daughter. That's my 2cents.

Some of them are dead already from what I see. The soil looks bad and it appears one pot has standing water in it. Others will give you some advice, post this over in the house plant section where there is more action. I think you should start with nice healthy plants if you want to start growing plants, that just my opinion. Good luck...

The rugs you posted look great but reds are notoriously hard to match. With a predominantly red rug, if the red of the chairs and the red of the rug are off, it will be much more noticeable. If you have a red skirt and a red blouse and you try to wear them together, it will be obvious if they don't match. If you wear a cream blouse with a small red print and a red skirt, it's not as noticeable if the reds don't quite match. Does that make sense? It looks to me like the cream version of the rug I posted has red and a bit of green in it should tie all your furniture together. I think the blue might work as well. The rug doesn't need to match everything in the room.