I really like your pendants. I'm also thinking that once you have things in the cabinets on either side (they're glass doors, right?) and the rest of the kitchen is fleshed out, the hood will stand out a lot less, and will be more visually balanced by the items you have stored on either side.

I'd live with it for a while. I think it may be a matter of getting used to it. At some point, you may even decide to add something decorative, or to paint it an interesting color. It's a big expanse of white in an unfinished kitchen, so it's drawing attention to itself now - I don't think it will later.

Hmmm. Following up on dcward's "unfinished" comment... your cabinets are Shaker (or modified Shaker) with the decorative panels (stiles?) along the edges. how would that hood look if the front were done in the same style as the cabinet doors?

Shaker trim- that is what the cabinet maker suggested, the last time we talked about it, i told him no, I want it clean lines but as I look at it, it needs to be balanced.

DC - I LOVE that hood look. OP - it is looking wonderful and might all come together for you once you have some pieces in the glass cabinets. I like the pendants too, but you can always change that later. I agree the top trim might be a bit much for the look you seek. Do you have an inspiration photo? If you want different trim now is the time. I am not a fan of big trim layers.

Your kitchen seems to lean more towards the Gustavian/Scandi look as opposed to the more straight lined, modern Scandi. There are more curves and details to the former, it's softer and one of the trademarks is use of a pale grayed down blue color. If what you want is the less ornamental, modern feel then I agree, the stacked moldings are fighting your vision and not just on the hood but through the room. However.... it really is gorgeous as is and I agree with Carrie B to live with it and make the rest of the design choices more simple. Gingham, windowpane and other checks, very simple whiteware in the open cabinets and some unfinished or whitewashed pine are often found in Scandinavian design and it's that kind of casual detail that will help take the "majestic look" down a few notches. It's going to be beautiful - you just have the jitters!

inspiration pics- not literal but you get the idea, I almost used the Darlana lanterns but picked the barn lights instead...

this is my backsplash - hopefully it will all work , prayers needed...

No prayers needed - put a double layer of small fillet trim around the bottom of your hood just like your second picture with the lanterns and you've got your look.

I think Carrie and dcward are on to something. A hood tends to be a focal point so shouldn't be the plainest item in the kitchen. For a scandi look a separate stainless hood would be the most common thing to do vs. a built cover or a slanted hood out of plaster with a frame on the bottom.

Lyfia, THAT is exactly what I a kicking myself about. I should have gone with

a stainless hood. I could cry.

I think the white hood is elegant and perfect - it just needs a band near the bottom to finish it off.

I think it needs something to balance the elaborate crown molding. Maybe a ledge, shelf, or some straight molding.

However, I really like that rustic wood edge. It's simple but eye-catching.

nosoccermom, thanks. the last one is inspiring in that it trims out the whole thing and reduces the top crown. The rustic band, I will test that out

I was thinking I would do something like that last picture nosoccermom posted. I think it needs something but keeping it very simple. Sort of like this?

Oh and let me add your kitchen is beautiful!

rebunky, thank you so much, your compliment means alot to me and I like your mock up. I will use it and show the contractor

What about using just a wider band around the bottom like in your third inspiration picture and not trimming the rest? That would repeat the plain trim of your fireplace.

yup, I could see that. Maybe wider trim would hold the weight of the crown better, I don't know... It looks like the did use the band around the sides but you are saying skip that.

it's always amazing when so many people agree -- the hood looks unbalanced when combined with the elaborate built-up crown. Do it now while all the craftsmen are in place -- finishing the rest won't change this and it'll be way easier to get it done, with no other damage and matching if its done now. I think the band at the bottom (like your fp) and possibly the outer shaker rails are what is needed. The mockup already looks better. Everything looks beautiful, btw.

Ok, here is a mockup of just the band at the bottom.

With both...

I have such a hard time making decisions until I have a visual to look at.

I actually really like the simplicity of that first one. I think it balances the top heaviness you are descibing. That's my vote.

However, once that gorgeous marble slab backsplash goes up, it will steal the show! You have great taste and style. You are just in that second guessing stage towards the end. It will all come together, don't worry! It is going to be stunning!

Oh and here's another idea. Marble outlet covers. I saw someone else did this with their stone slab backsplash, and it made them completely disappear. They may have even faux painted them??? Shoots, I cannot remember who it was. Something like this....

rebunky, how do you do that? Well, however you do it, it's great to be able to SEE what it will look like!

It really easy and just takes a few seconds. I use a free app called you-doodle on my iPad.

I forgot to add the rustic wood one!

Hm, I don't see the rustic wood edge in that kitchen, especially with the marble. I really thinks it needs the band at the bottom to balance the top, so either the first or third of rebunky's mock-ups in the post with all three.

wow, rebunky and everyone, I so appreciate the great input and honesty. If I have time I will paint some samples and post pics but YOur mockups make it really easy to talk about with the contractor. You know, we ended up changing to the Legrand under cabinet for the plugs. We'll just have the light switch plates. It was major for the electrician though, he to learn alot and he complained but in the end we parted friends.

It does look so much better. I think the 1" of length might be good to offet the top too. I will stop by hd and get some trim pieces, stay tuned if you don't mind obsessing some more...thanks everyone!

I vote for Rebunky's mockup (isn't she great?) with just the band at the bottom (#1 of the group of 3). That's two pieces of narrow trim added with the bottom one being slightly larger than the top one? The hood is balanced & looks great. No more lamenting about a stainless hood. It looks perfect!

Yes Rebunky, I dont believe it is as easy as you say but thank you for the beautiful mockups. Here are some mock ups I did this morning. Let me know what you all think...

Are there any other sizes/ combinations I should do? HD cut about 20 different pieces of wood for me. I used 3M velcro to attach them so the depths are off.

Didn't you ask about this a long time ago? I remember this one... We recommended the same shaker trim as the cabinets and you didn't do it. What exactly do you want from us? If you would just do the trim and try it perhaps you would like it and wouldn't have to ask about it 3 months later again.

It looks better with what you have done, but it still doesn't match the cabinets. Shaker trim on the flat middle section will finish it off.

Don't expect the double sided tape to be permanent. Steam will make short work of it. I think you know this already and are only using it right now to try out the trim.

wow, yes I did ask 3 months ago, please forgive me

Boy, that was rude. I don't think you're going for a Shaker look so let's carry on.

I like the first one, but I'd try 6". Is it 4" now? I think you want less blank space because you don't want to be forced into hanging something on the face when you want a minimalist look. You will have glass cabs with display dishes and you will have a window treatment. You do have eye-catching barn lights hanging right in front of that area.

pelletis...not sure why the rude response above, ignore it. The rest of us are happy to help...even if you ask a 3rd time. I like your first mock up you did and agree with mayflowers that you could possibly even go a bit wider...but even with the piece you have there now it looks so much better...you're definitely on the right track!!

Yes, the whole point of the forum is to have helpful discussion. You are on the right track and the finished product will be beautiful!

Diane

Yup, having the trim at the bottom balances the built-up crown. An additional shaker panel is probably more detail than you were seeking. Just be careful with depths, I think

@rebunky -- although I'm not the only one, I have marble switch covers. I picked mine up from Floor & Decor -- they are not a perfect match, however. Some people have theirs carved from the same lot of stone as their stone tile at a much higher price. Word of advice -- don't screw in too tightly!

The top one you did looks perfect. Any narrower doesn't work. Not sure wider would be right as that's **much** different than the bottom rail of the cabinets. If the top one still doesn't seem right, then maybe some smaller trim right on top of it will work. I don't think you want to imitate the top at all - you just want to have a balance with it.

First one. Simple but substantial enough.

Haha, and it obviously helps to ask for a second time because now we've come up with a different suggestion :)

The first one for size and scale, but I'm sure you intend on adding the return on both sides?

I also wondered about whether you're planning to do a return. It's hard to tell if there's enough room between adjacent doors and hood sides for a return.

Unless you have other wood details in the kitchen, I think the wood trim on the hood will look out of place. It works in the inspiration pic posted above because the counters are BB.

trying to limit my gw footprint today, anyway, yes there is almost an inch for the reveal. We were thinking of putting the backsplash slab on the hood (my earlier post) hence there is room for the return. I have another wider board to show you but its not staying up, my 3M are done. Thanks everyone, you are very kind to let me bother you...

this is some cedar but just to get the idea of size. It is 5.5" (6") #1 was 4.5" (5") I think you are all right, this is better.

I like it!

I like it better too. The crown is substantial so it's more proportional.

I like it too!

Ditto. Looks great.

Thank you all much!

Can hardly wait to see it finished!

To my eye, although any but a professional, it looks perfect!!!