A Rundown of Range Hood Designs
- Julie Schuster
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
When it comes to the myriad of decisions that need to be made during the course of planning your kitchen remodel, the range hood often gets swept to the side. Some people might even think that you can do without one if your cooktop is on an island, or if you plan to mount a microwave over the cooktop.
I’m here to tell you that you should never plan to do without a range hood! They should always be vented to the outside, unless it is absolutely impossible to do so. If this is the case, you absolutely must recycle air with a hood and open windows when cooking. Proper venting is an important part of home cooking and to your overall health.
That said, there is no reason why your range hood can’t add charm, elegance and reflect your personal style. Here are just some of the custom looks you can create for your range hood:
Hidden in the Cabinetry:Â
Just as you can panel your refrigerator and dishwasher behind cabinetry fronts to match your kitchen cabinets, you can also design a hood surround that blends seamlessly into the décor.Â
For small kitchens or those with minimalist designs, hiding the hood in cabinetry keeps things streamlined and cohesive. I have used this style trick many times in the apartment sized kitchens here in New York City.
Why It’s Trending:
Hiding the range hood makes the kitchen feel larger and less busy. Ideal for galley or compact kitchens. Offers a clean, uninterrupted cabinet line.
Plaster Hoods:
This style brings a sense of warmth and organic elegance to the kitchen with its soft curves and subtle texture. Smooth on Venetian plaster for a refined look or go with a more tactile finish for a farmhouse or English Kitchen inspired design.
This will require that your contractor apply the plaster over the wood hoods on site. From experience, this process is best discussed during the contractor selection process. Utilizing wall or ceiling paint color makes for a seamless aesthetic. This allows for as much or as little personalization in the design of the range hood as you like and is truly a one-of-a-kind look.
Why It is Trending: Pairs beautifully with both traditional and modern aesthetics. Offers a sculptural focal point without being overpowering. Works well in neutral, nature-inspired palettes
Stone or Quartz:
This is a real luxurious application as it provides the most seamless and modern look. Most design options continue the countertop material up the backsplash for a seamless wrap, and then onto the hood surround. It’s simply stunning, allowing for the material to really be the showstopper in your design.
Depending on budget, you can use quartz, Dekton or quartzite/marble. Any of these work beautifully and are without doubt the most maintenance free, easy to keep clean option once sealed properly.
There are weight considerations in the build-out phase, so this also needs to be planned from the get-go. But after that, your stone fabricator can create and install it. The impact is literally all you can wish for.
Why It is Trending:
Brings visual continuity and drama at the same time. Highlights the beauty of natural stone. Great way to keep a kitchen looking minimal and modern
The range hood doesn’t have to be an eyesore. Work with a designer, on your own, or with your loved ones to search out inspiration on what you want your kitchen to be. Every option can be beautiful and functional.
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