By Karen Kirk
September 2023
A range hood is a necessary part of any kitchen and a cook’s best friend but it’s also the crowning touch for one of the most important appliances in your kitchen – the range or cooktop. A gorgeous custom range hood creates the focal point for your kitchen adding interest, detail, style and function.
Not all range hoods are the same. A professional kitchen designer can help you design a custom range hood or canopy that adapts to your kitchen and cooking styles. For the ultimate custom hood design you’ll need to choose a custom range hood insert that works with the size and power of your range. A properly sized hood must cover the full width of the range and at least 50 percent of the front burners. The insert is the inner workings of the custom range hood that includes the hood, fan, light and everything else. It’s concealed by the custom hood cover or canopy designed to create a unique architectural element that aesthetically merges with your kitchen’s style.
Range Hood Custom Cover Options
Metal: Industrial or vintage feel that will stand the test of time.
Wood-paneled: Transitional but always a classic.
Drywalled: Modern and clean, especially clad in stone or tile.
Check out this inspiring collection of custom range hood designs to kickstart your search for a style that suits your own space.
1. Wood range hoods
are typically built along with the rest of the cabinets to ensure the finishes and profiles coordinate. This stunning custom range hood boasts beautiful fluted details on a unique triangular panel inset and is accented with antique brass sconces for ambient illumination of the backsplash and Thermador rangetop.
2. This large custom kitchen is dripping with sophistication and style.
The Thermador 48” Professional Series Pro Grand Dual Fuel Freestanding Range is worthy of its crowning white custom hood that features gold banding detail to coordinate with the brass hardware and faucet.
Design: Hidden Valley Homes @Hiddenvalleyhomes
Photo: @ReedBrownPhoto
3. Clearly, even a simple white drywalled custom hood with a stucco finish can make a statement.
The subtle colour palette brings the Thermador rangetop, patterned quartz-slab backsplash and countertops forward while crystal and gold accents define the elegance in this kitchen.
Design: We3Dwellings @We3Dwellings
Photo: @emilyhartphoto
4. Designed and custom built by We3Dwellings,
the kitchen’s white oak cabinetry and range hood create a clean harmonious look that’s so inviting and warm. The strong geometric shape of the custom hood over the Thermador rangetop delivers a strong focal point in the kitchen while the adjacent built-in wall ovens complete the space.
Design: We3Dwellings @We3Dwellings
Photo: @emilyhartphoto
