8 Industrial-Luxe Kitchen Hood Styles
Make a Statement with Show-Stopping Metal Range Hoods
I've always had a thing for metal. It instantly infuses any space with that utilitarian, industrial feel and it makes any object look so useful and purposeful — be it the perfect bar stool, light fixture or, as in this case, the kitchen hood.
Sure, we've all seen the chimney hood or the under-the-cabinet hood, but how about a few ideas that are a little out of the ordinary? When thinking about how to make a kitchen have that certain edge or detail, a statement-making hood is a great place to start.
Sure, we've all seen the chimney hood or the under-the-cabinet hood, but how about a few ideas that are a little out of the ordinary? When thinking about how to make a kitchen have that certain edge or detail, a statement-making hood is a great place to start.
No. 1: Sloped and Tapered A more vintage look with the cream field and silver straps, this sloped hood is also tapered on the sides. The height of the hood really makes a difference, depending on the kitchen ceiling height. Here the designer opted to go for a more dramatic look with the hood rather than putting wall cabinets over top of it. The cream painted metal is a great alternative to a wood hood surround if you're looking for something that ties in with the cabinets without matching them exactly.
No. 2: Sloped Simple, elegant and contemporary, but somehow different from all the other choices out there on the market. This hood is sloped back from the front only and straight on the sides — a traditional shape you might see in plaster but re-interpreted in a modern way with metal.
This versatile design would work in a modern or traditional kitchen.
This versatile design would work in a modern or traditional kitchen.
No. 3: Flared This terrific hood flares in on the front and the sides. The straps and rivets and contrasting finishes help to add texture and character to this kitchen.
This hood is considerably wider than the cooktop below; oftentimes a hood is the same size or up to 6" wider on either side as shown here.
This hood is considerably wider than the cooktop below; oftentimes a hood is the same size or up to 6" wider on either side as shown here.
No. 4: Concave This sleek and polished stainless concave hood contrasts with the vintage patterned tile and modern fixtures. The shape works great in a vintage kitchen or a modern one — it's all about what you mix it with.
No. 5: Convex I love the vintage feel of this kitchen. There's no rule that says you have to match the hood to your stove — here, there's a black stove and a stainless hood. This convex hood has a big beefy ledge and a soffit vent above that make it quite the centerpiece of this kitchen.
There's something about a curve that just softens the look of a big metal hood. Here, the industrial edge comes from the large 48" range, and the rounded convex hood provides the transition between industrial and classical.
The dark pewter-like finish on this convex hood adds a lot of depth and patina to this pristine white kitchen.
I love this double-scalloped copper hood with darker copper accent borders. The warm tones in the hood are balanced by the wood beams on the ceiling, the floors and bar stools.
No. 7: Black A bit of black in every room is a must. And here, in a classic white kitchen, a black range and hood offer the perfect complement and contrast to the space. A standard shaped hood takes on a new form by being black rather than stainless.
Such a beautiful and unusual design. What many would have done as a wood hood surround, you see here in a gorgeous custom metal hood/hearth design. Something like this becomes a sculpture in the kitchen, not just a functional appliance.
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