The 3 Types of Range Hoods—and How to Pick the Best One for Your Kitchen
When it comes down to kitchen design, backsplashes, sinks, countertops, and appliances seem to get all the attention. The kitchen hood is an unsung hero, though, as it does an important job. From wall-mounted, downdraft, and under-cabinet hoods to those suited for kitchen islands, we’ve compiled an extensive guide to help you pick one that perfectly suits your space.
Island Range Hoods
More than any other type of hood, island range hoods have the "going pro" vibe. These hoods will command more attention than wall-mounted or under-cabinet hoods, as they’re designed to take center stage.
In this kitchen, the existing cabinets were updated with a coat of paint and topped with new Caesarstone countertops. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and mixer are from KitchenAid, and the cooktop is from GE.
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Portland-based pastry chef Andrea Nicholas purchased a 1953 midcentury ranch whose 2,500 square feet needed "a lot of TLC." Nicholas hired architect Risa Boyer to design the renovation, which involved opening up the kitchen to the dining room and creating a contemporary open-plan living space.
Volt 678 bar stools by Pedrali line the island. The floors throughout are hand-troweled concrete.
Studio Block strives for their work to be "enduring and uncomplicated, modern yet warm, and embracing simple luxury with playful moments."
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Bright yellow cabinets in this kitchen add a playful, fun touch, while also maintaining a sleek, contemporary look.
Wall-Mounted Range Hoods
From industrial-chic to streamlined and refined, the right wall-mounted hood can add a functional finishing touch to your kitchen.
This kitchen is outfitted with concrete counters and floors and off-grid-friendly low-energy appliances. The ceiling is paneled in reclaimed barn wood.
This kitchen features SieMatic cabinetry, Neolith countertops, and a faucet by Dornbracht. Mike Geno’s paintings of bread and cheese hang near a Lee Materazzi photograph.
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Tile from Bedrosians Tile and Stone makes up this backsplash, which plays against the dark, masculine countertops.
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To complement the white-washed custom cabinetry in her kitchen, architect Julie Salles Schaffer has designed a tile backsplash to resemble "melting butter in a white pan." Daltile arranged her two-color AutoCAD design—white and off-white—onto a mesh backing for a small fee. To soften the edges of the cabinets’ drawers and doors, Schaffer requested radial edging.
The owners of this updated Tudor-style abode in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, Amanda and William Hunter, are the design duo behind the William Hunter Collective, which rehabs homes. Handmade tile, soapstone counters, walnut wood, and steel make up the artfully styled kitchen.
Under-Cabinet Range Hoods
These range hoods tuck snugly under cabinets and above a wall-backed stovetop or range. They’re perfect for smaller kitchens where space is at a premium.
Waterfall island in Pietra Cardosa
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Hatchet Design Build took a contemporary approach with this kitchen while still drawing from the a traditional palette. The grain-matched walnut cabinets echo the walnut pocket doors elsewhere.
In this kitchen, three globe pendants with brass details and burgundy cords match the hood tube hanging above the kitchen island.
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This open kitchen pairs gray cabinetry with marble counters and sleek metallic accents.
Modern cabinet finger pulls in bright and shiny chrome dot the drawers in this sleek kitchen in Venice, California.
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