In cabinet design, every kitchen has at least three work zones that are created and designed around Prepping, Cooking, and Cleaning tasks. While each zone is essential to the flow of the kitchen, the workhorse of each of these top three zones is by far the Cooking Zone. This space can see a lot of action, from using various pots and pans on the cooking surface where grease and splatters are prevalent to baking cookies, casseroles, or the holiday ham in the oven. This area can also be a key focal point in a kitchen, the ‘hearth’ of the home! (Sorry, not sorry for the pun!)
One of the more recent trends we’ve been seeing when it comes to designing around the Cooking Zone area is the Range Alcove. The Range Alcove is unique in that a space for the range, as well as ventilation above, is captured on all four sides with either deep cabinetry, panels, walls, or a combination of all of these. This is what creates the alcove, a somewhat cozy area for the range to nestle in, thus creating a beautiful focal point within the kitchen. Range Alcoves can be created in styles from transitional to contemporary and even traditional designs.
Let’s take a look at some Range Alcove designs created by the many talented designers from some of our Dura Supreme showrooms.
The Moody Traditional Stove Alcove
Our cover photo for this blog is of the project below created by Jerilyn Horn of Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath, Burlington, Iowa. The dark painted cabinets are beautifully offset by the plaster alcove with a segmental arch featuring niches on each side of the interior for storing oils and spices. This is a more traditional design that doesn’t feel heavy or dark.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson Inset door style in Cast Iron paint (bases) and Black paint (uppers), with Cherry stained interiors.
Kitchen design by Jerilyn Horn of Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath, Burlington, Iowa. | Photo by Brissey Photography.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson Inset door style in Cast Iron paint (bases) and Black paint (uppers), with Cherry stained interiors.
Kitchen design by Jerilyn Horn of Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath, Burlington, Iowa. | Photo by Brissey Photography.
Contempo Trifecta Range Alcove
The stunner pictured below is Contemporary design at its best! This kitchen design features three different materials that complement each other to create a range alcove space that is mature and sophisticated.
Dura Supreme’s Allura slab door style in Acrylic Ultra-Matte Black with Cherry Cappuccino stained panels, and the #10 Aluminum Framed door style in Bronze metal finish with a Gloss Back painted glass insert.
Kitchen design by Ana Gomez of Evolo Design, Cincinnati, Ohio. | Photos by rvp Photography
Dura Supreme’s Allura slab door style in Acrylic Ultra-Matte Black with Cherry Cappuccino stained panels, and the #10 Aluminum Framed door style in Bronze metal finish with a Gloss Back painted glass insert.
Kitchen design by Ana Gomez of Evolo Design, Cincinnati, Ohio. | Photos by rvp Photography
Transitional Stunner Alcove Design
The kitchen below is a stunner from our friends at KSI Kitchen & Bath. Designed by Sandra Daubenmeyer at their Macomb, Michigan location, it showcases a gorgeous range alcove created with tall cabinetry and a large quartz mantle. The floating shelf, also made of quartz, stretches across the back wall to provide additional storage for everyday spices and oils.
Dura Supreme’s Carson door style in Quarter-Sawn White Oak with a Morel stain with accents of Maple with the Onyx stain.
Kitchen design by Sandra Daubenmeyer of KSI Kitchen & Bath, Macomb, Michigan.
Dura Supreme’s Carson door style in Quarter-Sawn White Oak with a Morel stain with accents of Maple with the Onyx stain.
Kitchen design by Sandra Daubenmeyer of KSI Kitchen & Bath, Macomb, Michigan.
Bold and Sleek Kitchen Alcove Design
Here’s another striking kitchen design featuring a range alcove with an arched opening designed by Kendal Cavalieri Design of Buffalo, New York. This beauty was created with sheet-rocked walls and base cabinets, with the interior lined with handmade tiles and quartz.
Dura Supreme’s Homestead Panel door style is shown in both the “White” and “Black” paint colors.
Design by Kendal Cavalieri Design of Buffalo, New York.
Dura Supreme’s Homestead Panel door style is shown in both the “White” and “Black” paint colors.
Design by Kendal Cavalieri Design of Buffalo, New York.
Bright and Sleek Alcove Kitchen
This kitchen design shows off a popular design aesthetic in Range Alcoves… a wood box lintel spanning the opening above. A simple yet stated way to add character and texture to the space is using painted walls above and on the sides, with base cabinets offering storage around the range. A full-height quartz backsplash finishes it off.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson shaker door style in the “Dove” paint color on perimeter cabinets and the “Alabaster” stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak for the kitchen island and accent on the range alcove.
Design by Maine Cabinet Company of Falmouth, Maine. | Photos by Structure Media.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson shaker door style in the “Dove” paint color on perimeter cabinets and the “Alabaster” stain on Quarter-Sawn White Oak for the kitchen island and accent on the range alcove.
Design by Maine Cabinet Company of Falmouth, Maine. | Photos by Structure Media.
A Range Alcove Designed for Cozy Cooking
Below is another beautiful example of using a wood lintel above the opening of the range alcove. Notice the niches with shelving on the side walls? This beautiful transformation by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California, also features a soft texture on the backsplash in the form of patterned tiles.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson door style in the “Dove” paint color paired with the Reese door style in the “Graphite” paint color for the contrasting kitchen island.
Kitchen design by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California| Photos by Lisa Maksoudian.
Dura Supreme’s Hudson door style in the “Dove” paint color paired with the Reese door style in the “Graphite” paint color for the contrasting kitchen island.
Kitchen design by Honeycomb Home Design of Arroyo Grande, California| Photos by Lisa Maksoudian.
Two-Tone Statement Range Alcove
Below is a beautiful range alcove designed by our friend Aaron Mauk of Mauk Cabinets by Design of Tipp City, Ohio. The design showcases two-sided end panels used to create the walls of the niche, with a large wood stained wainscot panel topping off the openings, concealing the range hood. Swooning!
Dura Supreme’s Reese Inset door style in Quarter-Sawn White Oak in a combination of the “Sesame” and “Onyx” stained finishes accented with “Onyx” matte black Aluminum Frame doors.
Kitchen design by Aaron Mauk of Mauk Cabinets by Design of Tipp City, Ohio.
Dura Supreme’s Reese Inset door style in Quarter-Sawn White Oak in a combination of the “Sesame” and “Onyx” stained finishes accented with “Onyx” matte black Aluminum Frame doors.
Kitchen design by Aaron Mauk of Mauk Cabinets by Design of Tipp City, Ohio.
Looking to Add a Range Alcove to Your Kitchen?
If you’ve been thinking of creating a Range Alcove for your kitchen project, hopefully, these alcove kitchen designs have offered you some inspiration to spur your idea into fruition. If you have any questions about how to incorporate this design element into your project, be sure to connect with a Dura Supreme Cabinetry Showroom in your area to help you navigate the process.
Until next time, Be Well!
