Kitchen Design for Foodies

Great Remodeling Questions Answered

August 6, 2008 at 8:09 am (Appliances, Style) (extractor hood, hood, kitchen venitlation, rangehood, ventilation)

Want to add personality to your kitchen without breaking the bank?  Thought so.  Custom Range Hoods area a great way to show off your personality and design style.  I know, I know, your wallet shudders at the word “custom” but this is more affordable than it sounds.  Granted, it’s not for the severely budget-concious but if you are a middle-of-the-road client looking for Park Place style, It’s a great option.  All you have to do is get a little creative.

Consider the facts: A 36″ Stainless Steel Pro-Style rangehood will cost you $1200 and up (provided it’s a quality product with decent CFM–if you don’t know what CFM means tune in for my next post).  The same product as a liner (a stainless steel or enamel steel shell complete with motors and filters but not finished or pretty on the outside) will cost you about half that–and give you the exact same performance.  For far less than the $600 difference you can decorate the outside of the hood with tile, wood, faux-finished paing, I’ve even used wallpaper (thought not around the opening).  If you are handy and creative (or know someone who is) the options are endless.  Check out these pics.