Please, I need Kitchen Design Help!
Hi, I need help with my kitchen!
I would like to remove the backsplash and change the range hood as I think it's just too much empty white space. I will also be changing the sink faucets and counter stools, as I am adding in brass hardware/fixtures to warm up the space. The lights are new as are the cabinet pulls.
I know the size of the range hood is off and I was thinking about doing a plaster rectangle hood cover and adding a sconce on either side to help fill in the space. Another thought that I had was framing the hood cover all of the way across and down from the ceiling, but I am afraid that may feel closed off as well.
Please help with any comments, suggestions, advice, or pictures that you can think of. I am a very visual person and I am having a hard time getting this figured out.
I will attach a couple of photos of the current state of the kitchen as well as what I had going on in my head.
Comments (9)
Kendrah
3 months agoThis looks a lot like what you are suggesting. I like it with the hood using the same material as the splash.
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3 months agoJamie Larsen
3 months agoThank you for all of the amazing feedback. I was actually thinking of a lighter range hood cover with a different backsplash. Do you have thoughts on a lighter color or is darker the only thought that would complement the space?
Jennifer Hogan
3 months agoBecause the two side cabinets are floor to ceiling and dark I would not add more dark into the space.
I would either keep the backsplash and hood simple or the lighting simple so you don't have competing focal points. You have the lighting - don't need to draw attention to the hood.
I saw this photo and thought it looks like it could have been the inspiration for your kitchen.Gives you a good visual of how it would look with a squared off hood and 2 sconces.
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Beth H. :