Thanks for the response, it was really helpful.

I could use some help with the layout of the cabinets.

Let me lay the groundwork first. I will be hiring a general contractor to renovate a NYC apartment before moving in. It has a galley kitchen. It currently has cabinets from IKEA, which I want to replace. You can see from the overview picture that there is a column in the back that cause the dishwasher, the sink and base/wall cabinets to jut out. The sink and stove cannot be moved around because that’s where the water and gas feed are located. I think I’m pretty much stuck with the same layout, unless you have a different suggestion.

On top of the stove, there is a microwave oven/recirculating fan mounted to a small wall cabinet with a TSLIMFILLER equivalent on the left and a standard wall cabinet on the right. I want to replace the microwave oven with a recirculating range hood. I haven’t purchased the hood yet in case there is an install issue and I need to switch to a different brand/model. But I have download the install page from the manual. Should I follow the same layout? Or should I do TSLIMFILLER, small wall cabinet, TSLIMFILLER and then standard wall cabinet for symmetry? Or can I get rid of the TSLIMFILLER and just have the small wall cabinet go all the way to the column on the left? Will the door still work properly if the cabinet face is mounted flush with face of the column on the left? What do you suggest.

Are there any recommended gap size between stove and cabinet?

Thanks