Every Range Hood Deserves a Kitchen Story

Charlottesville, Virginia
French Country Renovation

Hood size: 48″ W × 54″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ dual-fuel range
Finish: Hammered copper with oil-rubbed bronze straps

Client wanted: The owners wanted a statement hood that felt original to their 1920s home rather than newly installed.

For a kitchen built around cream inset cabinetry, reclaimed oak beams, and a soapstone backsplash, we imagined a tall hammered-copper hood with dark vertical straps. The aged warmth of the copper connects the new cooking wall to the home’s historic details, while the decorative apron gives the large hood a furniture-like finish.

Austin, Texas
Modern Hill Country

Hood size: 48″ W × 48″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 48″ professional gas range
Finish: Blackened zinc with matte-black straps and rivets

Client wanted: The client wanted the range wall to feel strong and architectural without using another piece of stainless steel.

The proposed kitchen combines limestone, rift-cut white oak, and warm concrete floors. A weathered range hood gives the room a grounded focal point, while the wide crown, flared body, and riveted bands echo the honest metalwork found throughout a Texas ranch house. Its larger width also visually balances the 48-inch range below.

Santa Barbara, California
Spanish Revival

Hood size: 42″ W × 36″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ gas range
Finish: Antique brass with polished brass trim

Client wanted: The homeowner asked for a warm metal hood that could sit naturally beside plaster walls and walnut cabinetry.

A softly curved bell shape was chosen to complement arched doorways and handmade tile. The darker antique-brass body keeps the piece relaxed, while polished trim and rivets catch the California light. Making the hood wider than the cooktop creates generous visual coverage and gives the cooking niche a more substantial, built-in appearance.

Brooklyn, New York
Warm Minimalist Townhouse

Hood size: 36″ W × 36″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ induction cooktop
Finish: Satin brass with a simplified crown

Client wanted: The couple wanted brass in the kitchen, but not a decorative or highly reflective centerpiece.

We paired flat-panel walnut cabinetry with a satin-brass hood whose gentle curve softens the otherwise linear room. The uninterrupted surface keeps the silhouette calm, and the compact depth respects the proportions of the townhouse kitchen. The finish was selected to age gracefully alongside unlacquered brass hardware and warm-veined stone.

Pasadena, California
Warm Contemporary

Hood size: 42″ W × 36″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ gas cooktop
Finish: Brushed bronze with clean vertical seams

Client wanted: The client needed a statement piece that would bridge traditional cabinet proportions and a more contemporary material palette.

A warm brushed brass body was specified above pale-oak cabinetry and a full-height limestone backsplash. The simple vertical seams add just enough rhythm without introducing decorative straps or rivets. A subtle outward curve gives the brass hood presence from the adjoining family room while keeping the overall look refined and uncluttered.

Charleston, South Carolina
Coastal Transitional

Hood size: 36″ W × 38″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ induction range
Finish: Brushed brass with a scalloped apron

Client wanted: The homeowner wanted a light, graceful brass hood that would not feel too formal in a relaxed coastal home.

The clean sloped body keeps the hood modern, while the scalloped lower edge adds a small reference to traditional Southern millwork. Brushed brass warms the white-oak island, off-white cabinetry, and pale stone surfaces. The result is decorative enough to anchor the range wall but simple enough for an airy, everyday family kitchen.

Stowe, Vermont
English Country

Hood size: 42″ W × 48″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ dual-fuel range
Finish: Custom sage-green finish with antique-brass trim

Client wanted: The clients wanted the hood to feel integrated with the cabinetry while still reading as a crafted metal piece.

A deep sage finish was matched to the surrounding painted cabinets, allowing the tall hood to blend into the room rather than dominate it. Fine antique-brass lines outline the crown, body, and apron and connect to the cabinet latches. The curved profile adds an English-country silhouette above a handmade cream tile backsplash.

Aspen, Colorado
Contemporary Mountain Home

Hood size: 36″ W × 39″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ professional range
Finish: Warm brass with stainless steel straps

Client wanted: The designer needed a tall hood that could hold its own beneath a vaulted timber ceiling.

The generous proportions were developed to balance a large range and a wall of natural stone. Warm brass panels bring light to the center of the kitchen, while dark structural straps relate to blackened-steel windows and hardware. The tailored, flared shape makes the piece feel architectural rather than ornamental in the high-volume room.

Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert Contemporary

Hood size: 36″ W × 30″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ gas range
Finish: Fire-aged hammered copper with trim

Client wanted: A low clerestory window limited the available height, so the client wanted a wider horizontal hood with real visual impact.

The broad sloped form makes the most of the available wall space and visually frames the 36-inch range. Hammered copper introduces movement and reflects the colors of the surrounding desert, while dividers organize the wide surface. The finish pairs naturally with sand-colored plaster, walnut cabinetry, and leathered granite.

Miami Beach, Florida
Art Deco Revival

Hood size: 36″ W × 36″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ induction range
Finish: Polished stainless steel with brass bands

Client wanted: The owner wanted the range wall to feel glamorous and crisp, drawing on Miami’s Art Deco architecture.

Reflective stainless steel gives the curved hood a bright, almost mirror-like presence. Slim brass bands trace each panel and coordinate with lighting and cabinet hardware. Against white lacquer cabinetry and a deep blue stone island, the mixed-metal hood becomes a clean vertical landmark without relying on ornate detailing.

Franklin, Tennessee
Modern Farmhouse

Hood size: 42″ W × 42″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 42″ dual-fuel range
Finish: Warm white finish with brushed-brass bands

Client wanted: The family wanted a hood that felt built into the white kitchen but still had enough detail to define the cooking area.

A warm-white body keeps the tall hood connected to the perimeter cabinetry, while brass bands outline the crown and apron. The curved silhouette softens a wall of straight cabinet lines and brings a tailored focal point above the range. Brushed brass repeats in the bridge faucet, lighting, and cabinet latches.

Chicago, Illinois
Urban Transitional

Hood size: 42″ W × 34″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ professional range
Finish: Matte black stainless steel with brushed-brass trim

Client wanted: The client asked for a dark hood that would connect charcoal cabinetry with warm brass accents elsewhere in the room.

The wide black body creates a strong band above the cooking zone, while layered brass trim prevents the hood from feeling heavy. Its low, curved profile works beneath the townhouse’s existing soffit. The result complements charcoal-painted cabinets, walnut interiors, and a softly veined quartzite backsplash.

Newport, Rhode Island
Tailored Coastal

Hood size: 54″ W × 46″ H × 28″ D
Cooking: 48″ island cooktop
Finish: Deep navy finish with polished stainless-steel straps

Client wanted: The homeowners wanted color above the island without relying on a traditional white coastal palette.

A deep navy body references the harbor view while polished stainless straps give the large island hood a crisp nautical edge. The extra depth suits an island installation, and the wide apron visually centers the cooktop within a long oak island. White perimeter cabinets keep the surrounding room bright and balanced.

Malibu, California
Bold Coastal Modern

Hood size: 36″ W × 33″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ induction cooktop
Finish: Cobalt-blue finish with antique-brass framing

Client wanted: The client wanted one strong color moment in an otherwise quiet kitchen of white oak and pale stone.

The low, wide hood turns cobalt blue into an architectural feature rather than a small accent. Antique-brass framing divides the curved face into clean panels and adds warmth against the cool color. Its horizontal proportion follows the long cooktop and low ceiling line, giving the open kitchen a confident center.

New Orleans, Louisiana
Updated Creole Townhouse

Hood size: 36″ W × 39″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ gas range
Finish: Natural copper with a floral artisan apron

Client wanted: The owners wanted a romantic metal finish that could relate to the home’s ornamental plaster and historic millwork.

A warm rose-copper body was paired with a detailed lower apron inspired by the home’s decorative ironwork. The tall bell silhouette fits naturally between ceiling-height cabinets, while the softer copper tone brightens the narrow kitchen. It becomes a crafted centerpiece above deep green cabinetry and handmade tile.

Scarsdale, New York
Modern Classic

Hood size: 36″ W × 44″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 36″ range
Finish: Brushed stainless steel with brass pinstripes

Client wanted: The designer wanted professional stainless steel softened for a more residential, furniture-like kitchen.

Brushed stainless steel provides the familiar performance-kitchen look, but slim brass lines and a warm lower apron make the hood feel custom. The tall curved profile fills the space between inset cream cabinets and a coffered ceiling. Brass details connect naturally to lighting, hardware, and the island’s metal foot rail.

Nashville, Tennessee
Refined Transitional

Hood size: 42″ W × 38″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ gas cooktop
Finish: Brass with minimal trim

Client wanted: The homeowner wanted warmth above the range without visible rivets, bold straps, or a highly decorative crown.

A satin-bronze finish and smooth bell curve give the hood a quiet, tailored presence. Its softened corners complement arched cabinet details, while the clean apron keeps the composition contemporary. The warm metal works with taupe cabinetry, white oak, and creamy limestone for a calm tonal kitchen.

Portland, Oregon
Pacific Northwest Modern

Hood size: 54″ W × 32″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 48″ induction range
Finish: Dark zinc with slim brass edges

Client wanted: The client preferred a graphic, nearly monolithic hood that would contrast with natural wood cabinetry.

Large blackened-steel panels form a simple sloped volume above the range. Narrow brass edges keep the silhouette precise and relate to the room’s warm lighting. The low horizontal profile suits the open plan and creates a deliberate counterpoint to white oak cabinetry, concrete floors, and a pale stone backsplash.

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contemporary Adobe

Hood size: 42″ W × 36″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ gas range
Finish: Hand-hammered fire copper

Client wanted: The homeowners wanted a simple copper hood whose surface—not decorative hardware—would provide the character.

A clean rectangular body lets the hammered copper take center stage. The gently arched apron echoes openings elsewhere in the adobe home, while the warm finish pairs with plaster walls, walnut cabinets, and terracotta floors. The restrained form keeps the room contemporary while honoring regional material traditions.

Boston, Massachusetts
French-Inspired Brownstone

Hood size: 42″ W × 52″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ dual-fuel range
Finish: Brushed stainless steel with polished trim and textured apron

Client wanted: The owner wanted stainless steel for durability but asked for a silhouette with more character than a commercial hood.

A tall, curved body and polished edge details give stainless steel a refined residential expression. The textured apron and shallow center arch reference French furniture without becoming ornate. Set between blue-gray cabinets and unlacquered brass hardware, the hood feels timeless, bright, and tailored to the narrow brownstone kitchen.

Los Angeles, California
Organic Modern

Hood size: 54″ W × 36″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 48″ professional range
Finish: Brushed stainless steel with brushed-brass trim and pot rail

Client wanted: The client wanted a modern mixed-metal hood with one useful detail for frequently used copper cookware.

The broad curved stainless body keeps the cooking wall clean and contemporary, while brass edges add warmth beside oak cabinetry. A matching pot rail gives the apron a practical focal point and connects to the client’s cookware collection. The wider hood visually frames the 48-inch range and balances the long stone shelf nearby.

Manhattan, New York
Gallery-Like Minimalism

Hood size: 48″ W × 30″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 48″ induction cooktop
Finish: Non directional brass

Client wanted: The architect asked for the hood to read as a single calm volume rather than a traditional appliance.

A wide brass box creates a quiet block of color above a monolithic stone backsplash. With no visible straps or rivets, attention stays on the precise corners and subtle directional finish. Rounded side edges soften the large scale and make the hood feel appropriate in an open living space filled with art and collectible furniture.

McLean, Virginia
American Traditional

Hood size: 42″ W × 42″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ dual-fuel range
Finish: Brushed stainless steel with polished-steel trim

Client wanted: The family wanted a bright, classic hood that would work with shaker cabinetry and withstand serious daily cooking.

A softly flared stainless body brings a professional material into a traditional setting. The stepped crown aligns with the cabinet molding, while restrained polished trim adds definition without introducing another metal color. The design sits comfortably above the range between painted cabinets and a full-height marble backsplash.

Las Vegas, Nevada
Contemporary Entertaining Kitchen

Hood size: 42″ W × 42″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ professional range
Finish: Brushed brass with polished stainless-steel straps

Client wanted: The client needed a large hood with enough visual energy for a double-height kitchen used for frequent entertaining.

Champagne-brass panels create warmth across the broad hood, while polished stainless straps emphasize its sculptural curves. The generous width and depth suit the oversized cooking zone and remain visually balanced from the adjacent great room. Mixed metals allow the hood to connect stainless appliances with brass lighting and bar details.

Naples, Florida
Soft Contemporary Condo

Hood size: 36″ W × 30″ H × 22″ D
Cooking: 36″ induction cooktop
Finish: Brushed brass with rounded corners

Client wanted: A low soffit limited the height, and the owner wanted a simple brass feature without sharp industrial edges.

The low rectangular hood uses its width and warm finish to create presence beneath the soffit. Softly rounded corners make the piece feel relaxed and allow it to sit comfortably near the open dining area. Brushed brass complements pale oak, ivory stone, and linen textures while adding a controlled glow to the compact kitchen.

Main Line, Pennsylvania
English Manor Revival

Hood size: 42″ W × 48″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ gas range
Finish: Aged brass with trims

Client wanted: The owners wanted a hood that felt collected over time and could support the kitchen’s traditional architectural details.

A directional aged-brass finish gives the tall curved body depth, while dark bronze bands outline the crown and base. The strong upper molding relates to ceiling-height cabinetry and paneled walls. Paired with moss-green paint, walnut interiors, and antique limestone, the hood becomes a believable centerpiece in the renovated manor kitchen.

Palm Springs, California
Mid-Century Desert Modern

Hood size: 42″ W × 42″ H × 24″ D
Cooking: 42″ induction range
Finish: Brass with a smooth waterfall curve

Client wanted: The designer wanted a metal hood with a single expressive curve and no historic ornamentation.

A smooth champagne-brass surface flows from the upper box into a gently projecting apron. The shape feels sculptural but remains consistent with the home’s mid-century restraint. Its warm tone plays against terrazzo, walnut cabinetry, and desert light, while the wide body gives the 48-inch cooking zone a clear architectural frame.

Park City, Utah
Polished Mountain Transitional

Hood size: 42″ W × 45″ H × 23″ D
Cooking: 42″ professional range
Finish: Warm brass with brushed stainless-steel straps and rivets

Client wanted: The client wanted a warm statement hood that would still connect visually to the stainless professional appliances.

Warm brass panels give the tall flared hood a welcoming glow, while stainless straps and rivets repeat the finish of the range below. The substantial crown and apron hold their scale beneath timber beams and a high ceiling. Against limestone, white oak, and soft-gray cabinetry, the mixed-metal combination feels both rugged and refined.