A beautiful custom range hood can completely transform the look of a kitchen. In this post I will share some of my favorite vent hood or range hood ideas for the new focal point of the kitchen. If you’re planning on updating your kitchen design, I’ve got some great ideas for you to make the whole process easier.
I have a builder grade kitchen in my house which came with a basic kitchen range hood and faux cabinets above it. I wanted to do a low budget kitchen makeover without changing the entire layout of the kitchen space. I wanted to give the new kitchen a European farmhouse kitchen aesthetic without making any major changes to the kitchen’s design. Stainless steel range hoods don’t exactly fit that aesthetic so that was definitely not staying. While they might be an excellent choice for a contemporary kitchen to give a sleek look, it wasn’t right for me.
For my kitchen remodel I looked through a ton of custom range hood designs because I was working with limited space. My under-cabinet range hood has cabinets on either side which meant the new range hood would have to be a perfect fit in the space. Before I show you the range hood style I picked for my kitchen, let’s go through some vent hood design ideas together.
The beautiful kitchen in Athena Calderone’s Brooklyn home has been an inspiration for me for a long time. The curved range hood option here is great for people who like a transitional design look. It’s the perfect balance between traditional and modern design and interior designers like Calderone have made this a popular look. The white plaster on top of the designer range hood gives it a truly high end finish.
Moving on to a more traditional design with beautiful vintage tile backsplash, this wood range hoods look is one of my favorites. Heidi Caillier nails the cottage core aesthetic and even the art placement on the vent hood cover is unique. The simple design is accented by natural materials like the reclaimed wood trim. The range hood cover looks like an extension of the wall and is painted the same color as the wall to give it a harmonious look.
Erin Zubot is one of my designer/DIYer friends from Instagram and she comes up with the most beautiful looks in the design world. She made everything in this kitchen herself! Including this gorgeous decorative range hoods construction. I love the corbels she has used to add a little fun detail. If you want to steal the design she has the entire process up for grabs on her blog! Paired with simple shaker cabinets, her entire space looks incredible.
Let’s chat about stucco and plaster finish wood hoods. These European inspired designs all start off with custom wood frames. You can add as many curves and swoops as you like to mimic traditional range hoods. Custom cabinetry is the way to go if you want a more ornate finish. Jenna Sue, as always, breaks it down into a digestible DIY guide with custom installation instructions. I love how easy she makes it look! For the ventilation unit she used a ZLINE wall mount unit.
If you want to see more inspiration for European farmhouse kitchen styles and vent hood ideas, here is a great resource for you to check out. I wrote this blog post last year when renovating a client’s kitchen. We looked at a ton of different options and I offered a variety of shapes to choose from for the vent hood. You will find all that inspiration here and more design ideas for that aesthetic.
And here is the client kitchen makeover I was just talking about! This beautiful kitchen range hood is finished in Roman Clay which gives a lovely soft finish. The homeowners decided to reuse the old ventilation hood and just build around it. The total height of the range hood extends to the ceiling, giving it a majestic look. Personally, my favorite detail is the built in niches for storing oil and vinegar. They’re the perfect little spot for creating a design moment. The organic finish of the range contrasts the dark marble countertops beautifully.
Another classic design by Jean Stoffer is this massive arched range hood in Chris Loves Julia’s kitchen. The sheer size of it makes it the focal point of the kitchen. If you look closely there is a flat edge where the corners of the range hood meet and I am obsessed with that chamfered edge detail! The finish is an Italian plaster that was tinted to Sherwin Williams Downy. You can see little arched alcoves on either side of the range hood walls which are the perfect touch.
I am so proud of my friend Ryia, from Kin and Kasa, who designed her kitchen and knocked it out of the park! This incredible transformation has completely changed the look of her entire space. Vertical paneling behind a range is becoming a popular choice. She accented the paneling with a beautiful soapstone ledge with a brass railing. This is a great example of a painted vent hood and I urge you to check out the rest of her kitchen makeover as well!
I wanted to include a more modern design option as well just for people who aren’t sold on the European inspired aesthetic. Here is a gorgeous range hood, wrapped in light wood. It’s paired with a bold marble countertop to offset the plain vent cover. The white cabinets and brass pendants really tie in the whole look.
And finally, this is the exact vent hood cover that was the design inspiration for my kitchen. I was limited to design styles that wood work with in between cabinet range hoods. This is an excellent example on how you can make a statement with a vent hood even if you don’t have a ton of space to play with. You don’t have to have a massive 60″ range to make an impact with the design. This 30″ range hood is a classic design with an angled cover.
You guys, I’m so excited to share the vent hood design I went with for my kitchen! I chose this angled vent hood without any trim from Hoodsly. Initially I had planned on making my own DIY vent hood but with family coming to stay with me this summer, the timeline was very tight. I ended up finding the perfect custom range hood cover with the added bonus of getting my ventilation unit at the same website. Hoodsly offers a ton of designs to choose from and your job is providing measurements and choosing from their customization options. I added an additional 6″ to their standard unit so my vent hood would reach the ceiling.
The order took a few weeks in production and included installation instructions when it arrived. It was way too heavy for Hassaan and I to lift up on our own (he has a bad back) and we hired a handyman to help install it. I’m not gonna lie it was a struggle to get it to fit just right but it looks stunning! I still have to finish up the crown detail on top of the vent hood so it’s not ready for a final reveal just yet. I got it in the primed version and you can choose from multiple finishes on their website. My plan is to limewash it in Avorio White by Romabio which is the same finish we chose for our living room fireplace. I cannot wait to share the finished result with you all!
There are so many more kitchen range hood designs I haven’t even touched upon. From brass and copper range hoods to marble wrapped hoods there’s so much variety out there. The right range hood design can really change the vibe of your kitchen. If you found this post helpful let me know below! For more kitchen inspiration and a DIY guide on how to extend your kitchen cabinets check out this post:
Subscribe to my newsletter to stay up to date on new blog posts and all of the exciting things to come!
By subscribing, you confirm that you have read and are agreeing to our terms of use regarding the storage of the data submitted through this form.
