It comes down to personal preference, electric is usually easier to clean. Now, with induction cooktops, you can get to cooking temps faster than gas. So those are excellent, but the more professional-style stoves that come in 36, 48, and 60 will almost all be gas. These are more professional-looking and offer sturdier construction for years of extended use. I favor gas, but some stoves like Fisher Paykel make a hybrid! Gas and induction on 1 unit.

Game changer… Fisher Paykel Dual link

I think with Cafe, it’s really hard to bring another brand style in. The purpose of the Cafe is that uniform look. I would go all white in Cafe only. But if you opt for stainless, the Bosch dishwasher and fridge will work just fine. Don’t love the white with the stainless, unless it’s more of a large pro range to create a focal point.

A great hood insert is the brand Vent A Hood. they make a very quiet unit utilizing their Magic Lung system. Look at model BH246SLDSS. XO is another brand that makes an insert in varying sizes slightly noisier than the Vent a Hood, but still a quality hood. The model is XoI45KS, this will have enough power, and both models can vent straight up. Make-up air is tricky. Some town codes require it, while others do not. It is more necessary in tight kitchens and in well-insulated homes that don’t have ample air supply to “make up” the airflow being exhausted out. I have an open kitchen plan in my home and never saw the need for it. I opted for power.

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