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Hood choices with Semi-Custom/Standard Cabinets??

5 years ago

For those of you that have selected Semi-Custom/Standard Cabinets (Kraftmaid, Decora, Shiloh, Dynasty, Omega, etc etc....).... are you using their hood/mantles provided? Or are you having a custom hood made for you? I have found the options of the Wood Hoods are limited by some cabinet manufacturers (like Kraftmaid; online I only see like 4-5 options?) I am using this as a deciding factor of what Cabinet Manufacturer to use, but wondering if I should just be having a custom hood be made for me to match.

(Right now we are leaning toward Decora, and I do like their Hoods, but I don't want to make a rash decision without exploring all options others are doing.)

If using stainless steel this post does not apply ..clearly you are all set!

THANKS!

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Filipe Custom Woodwork
5 years ago
My best suggestion is go with the hoods provided if you want the hood to be the same finish as the rest of the kitchen. Cabinet makers can do custom with custom match like we do....the price can be high though.....I believe Decora does provide the option of shipping different types of corbels, decoratives pcs etc to them and they will finish the pieces to match the kitchen if that is what your concern is.......
elsaduty
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for your reply. That was my concern - I do want the paint to match (not a wood or another color), so I feel limited by that. I just wondered how everyone else did it, and did read some of the other forums. Thanks!
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The Cook's Kitchen
5 years ago
I would suggest choosing a semi custom line that has a fully custom line as well. Like Dynasty/Omega. You will get many more choices, and if Dynasty doesn't have exactly what you want, Omega can custom make anything, and use the same colors and finishes. They are across the street from each other. All you need is a picture, and a cabinet designer who can work back and forth with their custom quote department.

I would also suggest looking at a metal hood as well. You will likely save some money unless you like something really custom there as well.
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BTW...we did as The Cook's Kitchen suggested -- we have a mix of Omega Dynasty & Omega Custom (now called "Pinnacle"). There were several cases when going with a Custom cabinet was less expensive than modifying one of Dynasty's Semi-custom cabinets.
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