16 Stylish Range Hood Ideas That Will Be the Star of Your Kitchen

These days, there's a hood for every design taste—from rustic to minimalist.

Text by Sally Jones

If there’s one element in kitchens that’s seen a total evolution in the past decade, it’s the range hood. "They've become a focal point in kitchen design," says Victoria Armour, creative partner at interior design firm Stil James. "They're now as much about form as they are about function."

These sculptural appliances are an all-important part of the kitchen, housing ventilation systems that both remove smoke and circumvent cooking smells. Now, they're available in a wide range of silhouettes and materials, and have become a real style statement. It's a trend that has interior designers buzzing—especially as it opens up new aesthetic possibilities in the kitchen.

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