CFM shows up on every range hood listing, and most people picking out a new hood have no clue what that number should actually be. They’re comparing models based on how they look or whether it’s on sale, maybe glancing at the CFM and shrugging because 600 seems like more than 400, so it’s probably…
I’ll be honest – I never thought much about range hoods until I was standing in my half-finished kitchen renovation staring at this giant stainless steel box hanging over my new cooktop. It looked fine. Professional, I guess. But it also felt really boring, and worse, it didn’t match anything else I’d picked out. My…
Most people put serious money into their kitchen countertops or appliances. The ventilation hood? That usually gets whatever’s left in the budget. But there’s a growing segment of homeowners who’ve figured out that the space above your cooktop doesn’t have to be an afterthought. Custom range hoods with Swarovski crystals are changing how designers think…
A brand new copper range hood shines bright in the kitchen – almost orange in certain light. Six months later, darker tones creep in around the edges. Green spots appear near the seams. Something must be wrong, right? Not at all. Copper and brass behave this way naturally. The patina developing on the surface isn’t…
So you’ve decided to go for a custom range hood. Smart choice. It’s one of those decisions that transforms your kitchen from just another cooking space into something that actually reflects your style. But here’s what nobody tells you upfront: patience is part of the package. You’re looking at roughly 8 to 12 weeks from…
I’ve been watching kitchen trends long enough to know that range hoods have become serious design statements. Twenty years ago, everyone wanted stainless steel. Now? People are spending real money on custom copper range hoods and custom brass range hoods that become the centerpiece of their entire kitchen. Both metals look amazing. I’m not going…
If you’ve been thinking about adding a custom range hood to your kitchen, right now is actually the best time to get started. And I know that sounds weird, who plans a kitchen project in the fall? But stick with me here. Why the Timeline Matters Here’s the deal: custom range hoods take time. I’m…
Built an outdoor kitchen last summer. Spent a fortune on the grill, got beautiful countertops, nice cabinets. Then realized I had no idea what I was doing with the range hood. Turns out you can’t just stick any kitchen range hood outside and hope for the best. Learned that the hard way after pricing out…
You’re about to drop serious money on a custom copper range hood, and someone just asked you: “Natural patina or sealed?” And you’re standing there like… what’s the difference, and why does it matter? It matters a lot, actually. This decision will completely change how your hood looks a year from now. Let me break…
When we renovated our kitchen, I spent months looking at range hoods. My husband thought I was being ridiculous until he saw how much they cost. Then he started paying attention too. We narrowed it down to copper or stainless steel, both gorgeous but completely different to actually live with. I talked to everyone I…