Stove hoods, especially custom stove hoods, can create an anchor for your kitchen and be a bold design piece in your kitchen design. We personally think that the hood above your range is a great place to go bold with some personality or tie in a design feature from another part of the room. As amazing as kitchen hoods are for the design of your kitchen, they’re also a very important functional component. Kitchen hoods are not always required by code, however, if you want your kitchen to be as functional and safe as possible, we strongly encourage you to include it in your kitchen design.
Why Should I Have a Stove Hood?
Stove/range hoods improve air quality in your kitchen and the rest of your home by removing the products of combustion, odors, and moisture from the air. Stove hoods are the only appliance in your kitchen that protects your home. As mentioned earlier, stove hoods are not always required by code, but we highly suggest that you make this appliance a priority in your kitchen renovation plans, especially if you do a lot of heavy cooking and have a gas cooktop/range.
Types of Range Hoods
Venting comes in all shapes & sizes. It is important to select the vent type that will work best for your cooking style & venting options.
Over the Range Microwave
These types of microwaves have exhaust capabilities so they take the place of a traditional hood. These are a great addition to your kitchen if you want to have a microwave, but you also don’t want it to take up valuable countertop space. This option covers two bases - functional microwave and venting.
Under Cabinet Hood
This type of hood comes in many sizes. Some sizes will allow cabinets above, however, some do not. Each has different specifications about how high above the cooking surface it will need to be placed. These typically match the rest of your appliances.
Vent in Ceiling
This application is used mostly for range/cooktops in an island. The best part about this type of vent is that it sits flat against your ceiling and does not obscure any sightlines.
Downdraft
This is also used for island applications or if venting down is more feasible. Downdrafts sit right behind the cooktop/range and can recess into the kitchen cabinet so you won’t even know they’re there the majority of the time.
Canopy Hood
Canopy hoods, otherwise known as appliance hoods, come in a lot of styles and finishes. Canopy looks typically match the rest of your appliances and add a nice design element to your kitchen.
Wood Hood with Vent Insert
Wood hoods can seamlessly be incorporated and match your wall cabinetry. They could also add a focal point, an additional texture, or contrast the color of your kitchen cabinets.
If you want to see more examples of stove hoods, visit our kitchen portfolio.