Yes, that hood looks undersized for the range, though that might be illusory. There are a few very thin hoods out there. I don't know if independent liners come that thin. I just saw one that was just a couple of inches, though I don't know at all how well it worked. My own new hood (not flat at all so no comparison) actually seems to make more visible steam in my cooking because it pulls it up so much. The picture might be deceiving, however. It looks at least 6-8 inches tall to me. The main thing about flat is that the route for the air from the sides isn't as direct so you need a good blower.

You are all so dynamic with your ideas and generosity in assisting me. Thanks to everyone. I am feeling much better than in my original post. In all of my other projects there have been hiccups which turn out to be brilliant in the end. I don't doubt that this will be one. I cherish your outside opinions to shed light on the ideal solution. There are definitely challenges. The kitchen is small, basically 2 parallel walls (10 linear ft/per) with a 3ft. "jog" at the far end for the gas range and built in conv./ micro. **igloochic- great insight in an almost identical scenario. The funny thing ( ) the corner can has been my only "good" cabinet, until of course we has this "minor" misunderstanding. **kitchenredo- I am forbade to use either a chain or table saw after my "accident"- believe me it truly did cross my mind. You king 'kidding' was an uncanny way to remind me of my great fortune. THANK YOU! Btw, Love LV- huge fan for years. ***fori- Oh my, I couldn't stop laughing. The "other side " is an exterior wall (w/ new cedar lap siding). The idea of cutting an access hole, I just LOVE! In jest, or not, for some it would be an ideal solution. FOR ME, I imagined my own personal 'Green Acres' with the closet door that opened directly to the 'farm-fresh air'. I so needed a laugh and imagery of Arnold Ziffle, Mr. Haney, Ralph and Alph on the other side of my kitchen door. Laughter is remarkable medicine. **rob_p. Thanks for the link (I'm still trying to post the link 4 my layout- not sure exactly how). I have printed it 2 discuss with my cabinet guy tomorrow with any other realistic options. I'm definitely up for anything that will work. REV-a-shelf apparently has a distribution headquartered here in Louisville. I may also. Check into their options. If it would work it would be a super quick solution. Your empathy and guidance are treasured . Thank you once again. When I figure out how to post my layout I would like to hear other specific constructive opinions. -September

We have a similar problem in our new home, a wine room that is temperature controlled. thought it could me my personal cooling off room in the summer heat spells as the rest of the house hasn't any a/c. This is downstairs with access to the backyard and family room. so minimally was considering getting some cheaper temporary cabinets and microwave, tea/coffee station and cooler fridhe for cold refreshments, for a small snacks kitchenette. but as the other poster said maybe keeping it essentially there might help in resale value as a lux feature - not that it mattered to us.

@suzanne_m After we got rid of the R/A, he saw the opportunity to move the east wall of bath 5 to left by 1 to 2 ft to make game room bigger. He did try to make everything fit with your proposal after the 1 ft move of the wall; then he started to make his own sketch. Thanks Suzanne!