A range hood is a crucial part of any kitchen you’re planning to do a lot of cooking in. Excluding pulling up food odors and controlling your house from stinking like whatever you’ve been cooking for hours, a range hood can be a stunning focal point of your space, adding a flair and elegance to your kitchen. What you will find here are some must-know facts and design styles regarding range hoods before choosing one.
We have also gathered 25+ beautiful designer kitchens to show you examples of just how sleek and extravagant a range hood can look.

Suit Your Space
When it comes to selecting a range hood you want something that is equal parts functional and fashionable. Begin by looking at the proportions. A typical design challenge with a range hood is that, functionally, they need to sit 30-36 inches above the range.
Photo Credit: Lucy and Company – A stainless steel French range hood with brass straps is fixed against gray marble cooktop tiles between windows and over a stainless steel oven range. The oven range sits between brown oak cabinets donning brass hardware a black marble countertop.
This can make the overall size of your hood extremely large depending on your ceiling height and the width of your range. While a range hood can be a lo...