As others have said, narrower is not just a way to compromise on efficiency, it's a potential hazard. You are going to have high powered open burners on top of the thing. On the standard configuration, the "supernova" burners are at either end. It's less than 3" from the edge of the RNB to the burner bowl -- slightly over 3" to the edge of the burner. If the over-hanging cabinets are really only 30" apart, you're really close to having wood cabinets (or board) directly over open flames. That's contrary to spec, and it's otherwise concerning. I'm not saying that there's no way to fire-proof them, but I cannot tell you what would be sound if you were to go that rout. I'd much rather work it out to have a hood that covers the range top from edge to edge. Can the cabinets be moved? We kept our 13 year-old cabinets when we swapped out our old 30" range for a 36" RNB. There was room to have everything on one side shifted down 6" and so that's what we did. We went with the narrower option that was consistent with the spec: a 36" wide hood (full depth) over the 36" wide range. 1100 cfm -- pretty much straight up through the attic and out, with a 10" duct. I can tell you that the performance of the hood has been great as far as we're concerned. No whole sides of beef, but I've pan seared steaks, pan fried fish, etc., and the blower on full throttle seems to take care of everything. For most everyday cooking, we just use the middle of the three power settings, and sometimes the lowest.

imstillchloecat "I'd paint the entire inside of that cabinet black, then use the white pieces. I'm probably in the minority, but that wallpaper looks incredibly dated..." I would politely suggest you read several of my posts above about the fact that the wallpaper is staying. I love the wallpaper and I love that it looks dated. The vast majority of my favorite dishes are all from the 60's and 70's. I have many pieces of vintage clothing that I love. I may have been a baby in the late 70's but the colors I love. They remind me of my favorite time of year which is fall. I'm not one to do something just because other people think I should. While I do appreciate the feedback I've been given it also does get a little tiring to repeat oneself. Before the wallpaper went in the stained back was a dark chocolate and it didn't look good that way either. It was terribly drab. If anyone else wants to mention taking the wallpaper down that is ok, but I'm going to stop repeating my self about it. LOL So rather than responding I'm just going say "see above". On a side note, I haven't had a chance to try some other pieces yet, we were taking out our old pool liner this afternoon so that will have to wait a little bit longer.

I’m following this post because I have the same issue with my living room — dark brown couch and very dark floors — brown overkill! Can I ask for more specific advice, if possible? Should my rug be mostly ivory, with tan accents? Or will the tan color bring in more “brown?” Should I paint the brown wooden top on my fireplace white to eliminate some of the brown in the room? BELOW: View from my entry foyer looking at living room. What can I place behind couch? The couch reclines, so it can’t be a sofa table. BELOW: 1. What color sideboard can I place under TV? 2. See room with yellow arrow. I have 3 swivel barrel chairs for that room (ivory color); must the rug in that room match the living room rug?

I would do very light colored furniture I love white leather in cowhide not super soft leather it will stand up well to everyday use and still look awesome. The idea to choose a rug for the main living space is a good one but I do not like rugs in kitchens too much of a tripping hazard IMO. I have to say the FP really does not work with that kitchen so maybe look at the very least painting it black but better would be a new refacing in a different style like maybe large format tile .Could you post a to scale floor plan that would be helpful for furniture size and placement. These pics are of my LR with a gray/ green laminate floor that looks like slate . We entertain a lot and have 3 big dogs the white leather sofas still look like new and i love that I can change pillows anytime I want a color change the arrangement is also able to be changed from time to time . We have 2 sofas a chairs and a bench since the space is quite large 25 x15 .These are just a couple of ways I move the furniture pieces.