Centsational Girl Blog Archive Kitchen Range Hood Options - Centsational Girl

It s decision time with the kitchen remodel, right now my mind is focused on the hood above the slide in range. Currently, the duct for ventilation sits where it did in the old kitchen when a micro hood cabinet lived there before. I m not installing a microwave over the range in this kitchen, just a range hood (there is room for a microwave in the pantry area).

A sleek stainless steel chimney hood with tile that goes up to the ceiling is a contemporary look that makes the range a focal point.

barbra bright design

awad + koontz

I learned when we tried to remove the ceiling soffit was there is a water pipe sitting just about where the new vent would go for a chimney hood and a structural beam in the way. We could pay to move the pipe and route it through the beam to get the duct where it needs to go but that will cost a lot of money and take more time. It can be done but it will be a headache so I m looking at other options.

Plan B would be an under cabinet range hood. The styles vary and the options on the table include an exposed hood or a hidden one with a liner and power pack combo inside a custom wood shape that we would build. One style I m contemplating is something like this with the hood extending out at an angle beyond the side cabinets.

better homes gardens

The design I m most drawn to is the flared or angled range hood box like these below which may work with a ducting reducer and it s a manageable DIY project.