[cmartin]

I think there are a few Iron Chef's here so I figured it was worth a shot. I'm planning a kitchen addon and am looking for some advice.

The fancy range I want requires a high horsepower range hood. It seems you can spend as much as you want on these things but I cant see the difference in most. Does anyone have a Proline range hood? They seem reasonably quiet, look good and have the power I need. I'm concerned how the hood would work if on high when I have the woodstove working. I've read you need a complicated make up air system, any experience with that? I figure I can just crack a window but maybe I'm missing something.

Another piece of the puzzle is what to do with the microwave? I currently have the standard setup with the microwave over the range using the built in fan/hood. With the fancy hood in place, where does the popcorn maker go? Mount it in a cabinet? Behind a door?

I realize there are a ton of options but I'm curious how you've done it and if you would do it again.

Thanks for any ideas