7 Range Hood Options and Styles to Consider for Your Home

Ryan M. Grambart
Founder & CEO - CopperSmith
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Ryan M. Grambart

Incorporating a range hood into the layout of your kitchen is the most effective method for expeditiously removing smoke and odors. A range hood exhausts cooking odors and grease fumes while reducing airborne particles from your kitchen air. This helps prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and allergens. In addition, a range hood reduces the risk of fire hazards caused by grease dripping onto hot surfaces. Every kitchen needs proper ventilation. If you don't already have a range hood, it's time to install one. 

Your kitchen is one of the primary sources of poor-quality air inside your home. Cooking fumes, smoke, and airborne particles infiltrate every room in your house. It's important to have adequate ventilation because it helps reduce the spread of germs and bacteria. Energy efficiency is improved by ventilation. An improperly ventilated kitchen wastes money on utilities like electricity and gas.

You may also wonder how to integrate a range hood into your kitchen design. Fortunately, CopperSmith’s range hoods styles can help you to select a range hood that can modernize older kitchens and act as a statement or complementary piece in any home. Read on to help you find appropriate range hoods styles for your home.

7 Range Hood Options and Styles to Consider for Your Home

We have compiled seven of the most stylish and unique range hoods from our catalog for you to explore and experience. These range hoods can be customized in every way, from the texture and finish to a variety of shapes.

1) Classic CX9 Custom Range Hood with stainless steel brass finish

cx9 stainless range hood

This custom hood is ideal for achieving a contemporary and sophisticated look because of its stainless steel and brass finish, complemented by a smooth texture. Not only will it eliminate unpleasant odors and maintain the cleanliness of the air in your kitchen, but its pentagon shape, trimmed corners, and snakelike curves will create an ideal complement to the design of the rest of your kitchen space. The purchase of our Classic CX9 Custom Range Hood with stainless steel brass finish is money well spent due to its many years of reliable and consistent performance as well as its low level of required maintenance. This hood is one of the best of our range hoods styles for modernizing an older kitchen. Its sleek lines and trimmed corners create a curved design that can work well against more angular kitchen units and shapes. The brass finish is also extremely durable and resistant and holds well against moisture in the home.

 

2) Classic CX9 Custom Range Hood with new penny finish

 

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The CX9 Custom Range Hood can also be custom-made with a new penny finish. This, too, is ideal for a modern and cozy kitchen with natural finishes such as stonework, white cabinets, or even dark woody flooring. The design of the rest of your kitchen will benefit greatly from this piece's incorporation of snakelike curves, trimmed corners, and a distinctive five-sided shape. Our Classic CX9 Custom Range Hood is completely modifiable, and in addition to that, it provides a wide range of optional accessories to choose from, including grills, filters, and exhaust fans.

This form of range hoods styles works as a great statement piece in a kitchen, as its distinctive one-color design stands out against a wide range of finishes and textures in the home from old wood to bright white modern kitchens. The new penny finish presents a bright shine to your kitchen without presenting too dazzling a gleam. Any range of hood styles with a consistent finish is an ideal choice for smaller kitchens or those with more color elements present, as it helps to unify and standardize the overall design.

3) Artisan AT9 Custom Range Hood

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A kitchen hood that is expertly crafted can be one of the most sophisticated and traditional-looking items you ever install in your cooking space. This three-sided hood features long neck curves, a dark antique finish with a beehive hammered texture, and an attention-grabbing divider. This range hood will get rid of any lingering smells in your kitchen, and our expert designers will also create a streamlined design that will only serve to complement your existing kitchen decor. The Artisan AT9 Custom Range Hood is the finishing touch you're looking for to keep your kitchen smelling and looking fresh. 

These range hoods styles are the perfect blend of artisan and antique, creating an interesting complement to a modern kitchen, and blending in perfectly with older kitchen formats. Consider using these range hoods styles in open-plan kitchen spaces to create a stunning statement piece in your home.

4) Artisan AT8 Custom Range Hood

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The Artisan AT8 Range Hood features a weathered finish and smooth texture. This three-sided range hood has a deep brown look and metal hemming. It is designed specifically for a home with spacious and warm kitchen finishes.The top and bottom sizes of this range hood, A3 and A1, respectively, ensure that its extraction capabilities are optimal for eliminating lingering odors both while you are cooking and after you have finished. In addition, this piece has a waved-down facing hood shape that works well with the selected finishes and texture. Among the many customization options we provide are numerous moldings, straps, rivets, and even pot rails for you to choose from. Do not look any further than the Artisan AT8 Custom Range Hood if you are seeking a range hood that is sold at a reasonable price. This beautiful model has everything you could ask for in a range hood. These cost-effective range hoods styles and options are the perfect complements to a cozy kitchen, with a rustic feel that provides you with the benefit of an antique form of range hoods styles that additionally comes with fully modernized moldings and finishes.

5) Artisan AT1 - Custom Range Hood

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The AT1 is an artisan range hood that has a three-sided design and a deep, lightly curved apron. And the bottom end of the hood features a stylish boxed shape. This one, in particular, was custom-made in a black finish complemented by a smooth texture. The hood is A7 in size, making it perfect for smaller kitchen spaces. The Artisan AT1 - Custom Range Hood is a great addition to your home as its fully customizable design provides a variety of choices of materials, textures, patinas, and dimensions to cater to the specific requirements of your kitchen.

6) Signature SX11 Custom Range Hood

kitchen brass hood

If you want your kitchen to have that dramatic charm, you should certainly consider installing a range hood in the style of a copper chimney from our Signature series. This three-sided hood was designed with double apron trims and a dark antique brass finish. These are complemented with a smooth texture, which goes well in a cabin-feel kitchen space. The range hood can be installed either as a wall mount or island-mount. The Signature SX11 Custom Range Hood is an awesome range hood to consider. It's quiet, efficient, and has a ton of features. This model is perfect for small kitchens and is easy to install.

When considering range hoods styles in smaller homes, it’s essential to go for hoods with long sleek necks and vertical apron markings to make the hood seem longer, even though an A7 may be one of the smaller hoods in the range. These range hoods styles create an antique wood-like feel which goes well in homes with wooden kitchen furniture. Combined with the smooth texture, it is the perfect addition for integrating into an older or rustic-feel kitchen.

7) Designer DS4 - Custom Range Hood

box style hood

Installing a high-quality range hood in your kitchen, such as the Designer DS4 range hood, is the best way to keep your kitchen and your family safe from unappealing cooking grease, excess moisture, and additional heat. This designer three-sided range hood was carefully constructed with a weathered copper finish and smooth texture. The Designer DS4 has a contemporary box design that is sure to shine in an open layout plan. In addition, it has integrated channels, which only add to the sophistication of its overall design.

This design makes it possible for you to duct the materials you wish to ventilate outdoors rather than circulating them throughout the room until they dissipate, as would be the case if you used a traditional ventilation system. The quality of the Designer DS4 - Custom Range Hood is such that it reduces the overall sound that is produced by the range hood. As a result, your guests won't even be aware that you have it on in the background.

Recirculating vs. Ducted vs. Ductless Range Hoods

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There are different kinds of range hoods, including ducted, ductless, and recirculating. The major distinction between the three is how much air each one lets in.

Recirculating range hoods

These are considered the most efficient option because they bring stale air back into the kitchen. This helps keep food fresher and reduces the risk of bacteria growth. They also help reduce the amount of energy needed to cook.

Ducted hoods

This type of range hood provides less ventilation than ductless range hoods, but they are still useful in certain situations. Ducted range hoods are great for larger rooms without enough space for a full range hood.

These units use an exhaust fan that pulls air from outside the building through ductwork. The filters clean the air as it moves through them. The air then goes back into the kitchen. 

Ductless hoods

This kind offers the least amount of ventilation, but they are still effective. These units work well in smaller spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms.

A ductless range hood works similarly to a ducted unit. However, there is no ductwork involved. Instead, the air enters the kitchen through a plenum chamber located above the cooking area. The air is then pulled through the filter and back into the room. 

Different Ways to Mount Your Range Hoods

The type of range hood you choose depends on several factors, including how much space you have and where you plan to place it. 

For example, if you want to keep your kitchen looking clean and uncluttered, look for a range hood with a sleek profile. This design keeps air circulating around the stovetop, preventing grease and odors from building up in the surrounding area.

Range hoods are generally mounted in five different ways.

 

1) Undercabinet hoods usually don't require ducting because the draw of the hood pulls in the air directly from the room.

 

2) Kitchen cabinet hoods typically extend no farther than halfway across the cooktop, meaning that there isn't enough clearance to route the exhaust vent into the adjacent cabinet. A range hood mounted over the cooktop extends beyond the cabinet and draws air from both sides of the cooktop.

 

3) Ceiling-mounted hoods hang from the ceiling and pull air down from above. They're ideal for kitchens with tall ceilings or rooms with limited vertical space.

 

4) Chase/soffit hoods attach to the side of the kitchen cabinets and slide out when needed. Some are designed to connect to existing ductwork, while others require separate ductwork.

 

 5) Extending range hoods slide out from the lower edge of the kitchen cabinets and extend outward. They provide extra ventilation without taking up additional space.

 

What Is the Best Range Hood for Your Home?

If you want an impactful exhaust system, you'll want a system that is made to quickly and efficiently pull air out of the room. A low-efficiency model won't provide enough airflow to keep your kitchen clean. On the other hand, a high-performance unit isn't necessarily better suited for every household. Some people prefer quiet operation, while others like a range hood fan that creates a breeze. And some kitchens simply don't have enough countertop real estate to accommodate a large hood. When it comes to choosing a hood, there are several factors to consider.

First, determine whether you plan to cook regularly. Do you use an induction stove? Microwave? Gas range? Then think about the size of your kitchen and where you'd like the hood installed. 

  • Is it near the stove, under the sink, or somewhere else? 
  • What sort of ventilation does your current oven/range combination require? 
  • How much countertop space do you have? 
  • Where exactly will you mount the hood? 
  • Will it interfere with cabinet doors, appliances, or plumbing fixtures?

Your kitchen design will also play a huge role in the type of range hoods styles, and options, you choose. Consider:

  • Do you need to make a smaller kitchen seem larger?
  • Do you need to simplify a fussier or more detailed kitchen design?
  • Do you want an antique-style texture or a sleeker one?
  • Do you want a range hood with a long or short neck?
  • Do you need trimmed corners or want an angular or boxed design?
  • Is it forming a statement piece in a more open-plan kitchen?
  • Do you need your range hood to blend in with your kitchen? 
  • Are you looking for additional furnishings like pot holders or trim?

Finally, decide whether you want a single hood or multiple units.

CopperSmith's Kitchen Range Hoods

At CopperSmith, we work hard to make sure that every part of your masterpiece is made by hand and is perfect. We try to use recycled materials as much as possible and are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment and our carbon footprint.

Our expert designers always want to create customizable, multi-trim, and versatile range hoods styles and designs that can be integrated into kitchens and homes of different sizes, color schemes and ages.

Even though we do not provide installation services ourselves, the members of our customer support team are always available to answer any questions that you or your contractor may have at any time. Contact one of our CopperSmith sales consultants for more information or a free quote on a range hood or CopperSmith sink

September 15, 2022