I never thought I’d become the person who gets excited about kitchen ventilation, yet here I am, staring up at range hoods whenever I visit friends’ homes. This obsession started during my recent kitchen renovation when my contractor asked, “So, what kind of statement do you want your hood to make?” Statement? I thought it…
I stood in my neighbor’s recently renovated kitchen, glass of wine in hand, nodding politely as she walked me through her material selections. Then I saw it – a dramatically curved copper hood that seemed to float above her range. It wasn’t just functional; it was mesmerizing. Suddenly I understood how ventilation, of all things,…
Ever had that moment in your commercial kitchen when the smoke’s so thick you can barely see your line cook standing three feet away? If you’re nodding along, you’ve probably learned the hard way that skimping on ventilation is like trying to bail out the Atlantic with a coffee cup – technically possible, but definitely…
Forget everything you thought you knew about kitchen ventilation. In today’s open-concept homes, range hoods have undergone a dramatic transformation from utilitarian eyesores to architectural showstoppers. They’re no longer the awkward metal boxes our parents dealt with – they’ve become the jewelry of modern kitchens, the conversation piece that makes guests stop mid-sentence and ask,…
The heart of any kitchen is undoubtedly the range hood. As the centerpiece of culinary creativity, it’s no wonder that homeowners and designers alike are putting more thought and investment into custom range hood designs. Today’s trends seamlessly blend form and function, creating stunning focal points that don’t just cook food but also cook up…
It is important to consider both utility and aesthetics when choosing a custom hood for your kitchen. Besides increasing ventilation, a well-designed hood enhances the room’s aesthetic appeal. Size is essential as it helps the hood to absorb smoke, steam, and scents while blending in seamlessly with your kitchen setup. This article shares the essential…
Among the many ways of upgrading your kitchen hood without changing the existing one is by covering it in a material of your choice. From achieving an updated look, cover materials can enhance the functionality of your piece since most of these perform exemplarily under the elements. Deciding on some of these materials can sometimes…
In addition to the awful smells, cooking fumes also contain two toxic gases that have been known to be carcinogenic. Continued inhalation of such fumes, especially if yours is a gas oven can cause adverse health effects, notwithstanding the reduced visual appeal. Thanks to a vent range hood, you do not have to withstand these…
The need to rid kitchens and living rooms of bad smells and smoke leads to a myriad of solutions to explore. Two main options that pop up in this quest are range hoods and chimneys. While range hoods are primarily for extracting bad smells and smoke, chimneys are mainly for ridding living rooms of the…
As the need for long-lasting venting hoods continues to grow even stronger, homeowners have now started venturing into unique and elegant hood types. One hood type that serves this purpose perfectly is a custom stone hood. The best thing about this is that it is highly durable, enabled by its highly resistant material. Longevity is…