Hearth, Home and Kitchen Hood
Sear a steak, and you’ll get smoke. The stylish ideas: three kitchens that elevate, figuratively and literally, the too-often-unheralded range hood.
Countertops, cabinetry, and high-end appliances tend to steal the spotlight in kitchen design, and with good reason — they’re essential for storing, preparing, and serving food while creating a stunning space. But try searing a bone-in ribeye steak without a proper kitchen hood, and your dinner party could quickly turn into a smoky affair. Below, we showcase three creative range hood ideas that elevate your kitchen both functionally and aesthetically, bringing attention to this often-overlooked but vital element.
Design by Cindy Rendely Architexture | Photo credit: Nanne Springer
Cindy Rendely Architexture
The trick to obscuring this bulky island-range kitchen hood? Smoke and mirrors. Cindy Rendely Architexture, which designed this beautiful Forest Hill suite, disguises the equipment in a highly reflective casing — a mirror, in fact — bringing sky-blues and ravine-greens from the adjacent garden into the warm Boffi kitchen. An island topped in stainless steel exaggerates the effect.
Design by Qanūk Interiors | Photo credit: Valerie Wilcox
Qanūk Interiors
Simple, bold and functional, this kitchen by Qanūk Interiors — the firm behind Saudade‘s Portuguese-inflected design — ticks all the boxes, with some added eclecticism for two clients who love to cook. Masquerading in white glossy subway tile framed by dark grout, this range hood seamlessly blends into the backsplash, offering a sleek and understated design. The integration of the hood allows two double-armed sconces by Restoration Hardware to steal the spotlight, showcasing a thoughtful range of design ideas that prioritize both functionality and style.
Deja View kitchen | Design by Frankfranco Architects
FrankFranco Architects
A clean palette of white and wood by FrankFranco Architects took this suburban kitchen from cookie-cutter to clutter free. Fabricated by Pomegranate Cabinetry, the concealed range hood dressed in flat-cut walnut sits against a wall of back-painted glass behind, strategically drawing the eye towards the heart of the kitchen: the cooktop.
