Working designer tells all!
Posts tagged custom hoods
Cool tones in this remodel really work!
Dec 28th
Spectacular custom hood. The band of steel is ground to a bling-like luster!
Existing conditions in this remodel dictated much of the design layout.
Wenge wood "table" provides a nice counterpoint of warm wood tones with the cooler white cabinetry!
The butlers pantry area offers great storage as well as being attractive.
The handles in this kitchen really pull the look together. There are 4 different styles used!
This Forecast light is affordable and striking against the calcutta gold marble!
BEFORE PIX OF THIS KITCHEN
Hoods that really make a statement
Jul 22nd
I was never a fan of the architectural hood until a few years ago…I have always preferred the sleeker and understated look but in my region, traditional style still is the norm so I have learned to embrace “Wowzer” hoods. So often the ventilation is left to be the last decision by designers and builders alike and often this is an important design element. And always, it is an important functional element in a kitchen!
It is one of my pet peeves when a builder refuses to address the venting in a kitchen and worse, when an architect does not plan well. I do not think you can design a house as an architect without knowing how the kitchen will be ventilated and the path it will take. I.E. the length of duct runs, where the duct terminates, and the size of duct. All these elements are critical to the successful execution of the installation.
But on to the pictures!! Here are a few that are exceptional! I searched around looking for other identified pix of great hoods but was hard to find..so if you have some other great pictures of hoods you have either designed or seen, please share with me and I will post them here!
Francois and Company
This is one of our projects. This hood makes an architectural statement in this kitchen yet is relatively understated. It is manufactured by Francois and Company.
Another awesome Francois and Co hood. This one is is copper patina and stone.
The Renaissance Man
This gorgeous hood was designed by me and custom fabricated by one of our local artisians, Kevin Marchetti of The Renaissance Man. He is awesome and can build anything you can dream! We wanted cold rolled steel in this kitchen but were afraid to use it due to the close proximity to the coast So Kevin was able to take what I wanted and apply a technique to the metal to make it appear like cold rolled steel but with less problems!
This gorgeous hood was designed by me and custom fabricated by one of our local artisians, Kevin Marchetti of The Renaissance Man. He is awesome and can build anything you can dream! We wanted cold rolled steel in this kitchen but were afraid to use it due to the close proximity to the coast So Kevin was able to take what I wanted and apply a technique to the metal to make it appear like cold rolled steel but with less problems!
Futuro Hoods
This is not a wow hood necessarily but does show how a contemporary hood can work in a more traditional design. It is from Futuro Hoods.
Handcrafted Metals
A beautiful hood from Handcrafted Metals.
