Build Your Bundle: How to Mix ZLINE and Proline for a Luxury Kitchen Package

A luxury kitchen should look intentional. It does not have to come from one brand.

Some of the best kitchens are built by mixing appliances that each do their job well. You might want the look of a ZLINE refrigerator and dishwasher, the cooking power of a Proline range, and the ventilation performance of a Proline hood. Or you already have your eye on a ZLINE range and want to pair it with a hood that can actually keep up with the way you cook.

That is what Smart Home Luxury's Build Your Bundle tool is for. Instead of locking you into a one-size-fits-all suite, it lets you mix ZLINE and Proline across six appliance categories, see the package come together as you build it, and take a bundle discount at checkout.

Why Bundle Instead of Buying Piece by Piece

When you are planning a remodel, buying appliances one at a time gets complicated fast. Range width, hood width, refrigerator style, dishwasher finish, microwave placement, cabinet layout, venting, delivery timing — every decision affects the next one, and you are making them in a different browser tab each time.

Planning the kitchen as one package gives you three things:

• A kitchen that reads as designed. Stainless, black stainless, matte black, white, and accent hardware can be coordinated on purpose instead of by accident.
• Performance where it actually matters. For most serious home cooks that is the cooking zone — the range, the cooktop, and the hood above them.
• A package sized to your real space. A 30", 36", and 48" kitchen each need different planning. Building the whole package at once forces those decisions to the front.

There is also a direct financial reason. Bundling through Smart Home Luxury unlocks tiered savings as you add appliances — 5% at two appliances, scaling to 7% and 10% as the package grows — with free nationwide shipping on the order. Buying the same appliances one at a time leaves that on the table.

For a deeper look at how bundle pricing works and what it saves on a full kitchen, see our guide to kitchen appliance packages and bundle value.

Which Brand for Which Part of the Kitchen

There is no rule that every appliance has to come from the same manufacturer. What matters is that each one fits the space, suits the way you cook, and coordinates with the rest.

ZLINE and Proline split cleanly, and it helps to know where each one is available before you start building:

Appliance	ZLINE	Proline
Range	Yes — gas, dual fuel, induction	Yes — dual fuel
Range hood	Yes	Yes — 550 to 2000 CFM
Cooktop	Yes	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes	Not offered
Dishwasher	Yes	Not offered
Microwave	Yes — OTR, drawer, built-in	Not offered
Extras (wine, beverage, ice)	Yes	Not offered

In practice that means the question is not "which brand for the whole kitchen." It is "do I want ZLINE or Proline in the cooking zone?" Everything outside the range and hood comes from ZLINE either way.

Proline has been focused on ventilation since 2008, with a factory-direct model, heavy-gauge stainless, and final assembly in the U.S. If you want more detail on how that lineup is built and priced, see our post on Proline range hoods. For the ZLINE side of the suite, see ZLINE attainable luxury appliances.

Start With the Cooking Zone

If you are building a bundle, start with the range or cooktop, then the hood above it. Those two appliances work together every single day.

The range creates heat, smoke, steam, grease, and odor. The hood has to capture it and move it out of the house. If the hood is underpowered, undersized, or badly placed, even a beautiful kitchen is unpleasant to cook in — and that is the one mistake that is expensive to fix after the cabinets are in.

Before you choose anything else, answer these:

• How wide is the range or cooktop?
• Is the hood wall-mounted, under-cabinet, island, or an insert in custom cabinetry?
• Do you cook with high heat — searing, frying, wok cooking, griddle work?
• Will the kitchen be ducted outside, or does it need to recirculate?
• How much cabinet and ceiling space do you have above the cooking surface?

Once the cooking zone is settled, the rest of the package gets much easier.

Three Ways to Build a ZLINE + Proline Bundle

1. ZLINE Suite + Proline Hood

The most common configuration. You like the ZLINE look across the kitchen — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, range — and you want the ventilation to be the one place you do not compromise.

This keeps the suite visually cohesive while making sure the hood is not an afterthought. It is the right choice if you cook hard on a high-BTU gas range, where a builder-grade hood will not keep up.

2. Proline Cooking Zone + ZLINE Everything Else

If cooking is the center of the kitchen, build the cooking zone around a Proline range and a matched Proline hood, then fill in the refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and extras from ZLINE.

This is the configuration for people who think of the range and hood as one appliance rather than two, and want them specified together from the start.

3. Hood-Only Upgrade

You may already know your range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. In that case the hood is the single easiest place to upgrade the whole kitchen experience.

A properly sized hood clears smoke, grease, steam, and odor before any of it reaches your cabinets, your ceiling, or the rest of the house. If you cook often, it is one of the hardest-working appliances you own — not a design accessory.

How to Match the Range and the Hood

The hood should be planned around the size of the cooking surface and the way you cook.

As a general rule, the hood should be at least as wide as the range or cooktop. Many homeowners go one size wider when the layout allows, especially for high-output cooking, because a wider hood captures more of what rises off the back burners.

Then pick the style:

• Wall-mounted — the range sits against a wall with no upper cabinets above it. Usually becomes a focal point.
• Under-cabinet — fits below existing cabinetry. The practical choice when you want real ventilation without redesigning the cabinet run.
• Island — hangs over a range or cooktop in an island. Island cooking is more exposed to open air, so sizing and mounting height matter more here than anywhere else.
• Insert — built into a custom enclosure. The right answer when the design calls for a wood, plaster, stone, or cabinet-matched hood.

If you are not sure which style fits, start with the layout. The cabinets, the ceiling, and the range location usually decide it for you.

Hood sizing is the detail we catch most often before an order ships. If you are unsure whether your hood is wide enough or powerful enough for your range, call us at (888) 977-8994 and we will size it with you — it takes about ten minutes and it is a lot cheaper than finding out after installation.

Fit, Function, Finish, Flow

A luxury bundle should look good. Finish, color, handle style, and proportion all matter. But the best-looking kitchen still has to work, and that is especially true of ventilation.

When you are mixing brands, evaluate in this order:

• Fit — does the appliance physically work in the space?
• Function — does it support the way you actually cook?
• Finish — does it coordinate with the rest of the kitchen?
• Flow — does the full package make sense together?

That order prevents the most common remodel mistake: choosing appliances on looks alone, then discovering the hood, range, and cabinetry do not work together.

How to Build Your Bundle

The Build Your Bundle tool walks through six categories — range, range hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and extras like wine coolers, beverage centers, and ice makers. You filter by brand, then by type and size, and the package total updates as you go.

A straightforward order of operations:

• Choose your range or cooktop.
• Match it with the right hood — same width or wider, correct style for your layout.
• Add the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.
• Add extras if the kitchen calls for them.
• Confirm finish, sizing, and installation requirements across the whole package.
• Review the bundle and the applied discount before you order.

The discount tiers scale with the package: two appliances unlock 5%, and the rate increases as you add more. Shipping is free nationwide.

One piece of advice worth repeating: do not leave the hood until last. It affects cabinet layout, ducting path, sightlines, and how comfortable the kitchen is to cook in. Bring it into the conversation early.

Final Checklist Before You Buy

Before you finalize a ZLINE and Proline bundle, confirm:

• Range width and hood width (hood equal or wider)
• Hood style — wall, under-cabinet, island, or insert
• Cabinet and ceiling layout above the cooking surface
• Ducting path and termination point
• Electrical and gas requirements for each appliance
• Finish coordination across the full package
• Handle and accent style
• Clearance around the cooking surface
• Delivery timing and installation requirements
• Whether your kitchen needs make-up air under local code

That last one catches people. High-CFM hoods in tightly sealed homes can require a make-up air system under many local codes. It is worth confirming with your contractor before you order, not after.

A few minutes of planning here prevents expensive changes later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix ZLINE and Proline appliances in the same kitchen?

Yes. Plenty of luxury kitchens mix brands. What matters is that sizing, finish, installation requirements, and layout are planned together before you buy — which is exactly what the bundle tool is built to do.

Does my range hood have to be the same brand as my range?

No. The hood needs to fit the space, match or exceed the width of the cooking surface, and move enough air for the way you cook. Brand matching matters for finish coordination, not performance.

Which appliance should I choose first?

The cooking zone — range or cooktop, then the hood above it. Once those are settled, the refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and extras are much easier to specify.

How much do I save by bundling?

Savings scale with the size of the package, starting at 5% once you add two appliances and increasing from there. Shipping is free nationwide on bundle orders.

Does Proline make refrigerators or dishwashers?

No. Proline covers ranges, range hoods, and cooktops. Refrigeration, dishwashers, microwaves, and specialty extras come from ZLINE in a mixed bundle.

Can I get help planning the bundle?

Yes. Call (888) 977-8994 or message a specialist with your layout and cooking habits, and we will walk through the package with you. You can also visit the showroom in Salt Lake City and see the appliances in person.

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Smart Home Luxury is an authorized ZLINE and Proline dealer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We serve the entire Wasatch Front — from Ogden to Provo — with nationwide shipping on every order.