A roundup of the best farmhouse range hoods from around the web!
I was thinking earlier this morning about how we’re coming up on ONE WHOLE YEAR without a microwave. We took ours out on Easter day last year, threw it away (it was ancient), and have never looked back.
I remember before I took it out and was considering not purchasing a new one, a couple people told me that I’d want “need” a microwave. But I was determined not to buy a new one. And guess what? I don’t even miss it. Perhaps someday I’ll change my mind, and if that day comes…I’ll probably just buy a little countertop microwave. But for now, I cook everything on the stove top and in the oven.
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We decided to take our microwave out and push our upper cabinets up to the ceiling (see more [here]) so that we could fit in some open shelving and I wanted to put a range hood in place of the microwave. Well, here we are a year later and we still haven’t built a range hood. Other projects and life have just gotten in the way, I guess.
But as we come up on our “no-microwave-one-year-anniversary” (that’s a thing, right?), I can’t help but scour the internet for range hood inspiration. I’m trying to talk Brandon into helping me build one soon, but he’s set on repairing our deck first. Ahhh…the joys of fixer-upper life. I hate that we have to make choices for budget reasons. Life is hard. ;)
Anyway, maybe I’ll be able to convince Brandon with one of these beauties.
OK I actually love everything about this kitchen, not just the range hood. Everything is gorgeous!
If you’re looking for something a little more modern…
I love the open shelving, the rustic-ness of the range hood, and that classic subway tile. Swoon!
Copper range hoods are a thing, and while I’m quite certain I can’t afford one, I can’t get over how beautiful they are.
This one is metal, as well, and I love the contrast between the white cabinets and dark gray/black of the range hood.
Another copper beauty. I mean…SO PRETTY!
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I love that this one combines several colors of wood…and also the tile is so pretty in this kitchen.
Again, everything about this kitchen is insanely pretty. The range hood is different (wood AND white!) so that’s why I love it.
My favorite part of this photo may be the double Viking oven (hello!) but that range hood is gorgeous too. And bonus: it has storage space for pots and pans!
Do you love range hoods as much as I do? Am I nuts to have gone without a microwave for a year? ;) Let me know your thoughts!
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of the best farmhouse range hoods !
Love the copper range hoods!!! Good for you with the mricrowave!! They can be such eye sores.
Thanks so much Luci!!! I agree – a kitchen looks so much prettier with a range hood over the stove. If I ever get a microwave again, I’ll probably just put it on the countertop.
I love all those hoods but the copper one is stunning :). No-microwave-one-year-anniversary is totally a thing, and a great excuse for cake or cocktails :). I’m impressed you’re able to live without a microwave; I don’t know how I’d function without mine!
I’m in loooove with that copper one too! So pretty! I hadn’t thought of cake or cocktails but I like the way you think. ;)
This post is so inspiring! I cannot wait to move out our our mini apartment and into a new house! #kitchengoals
I know – these kitchens are serious kitchen goals. So beautiful!!
I like your idea of removing the microwave to be able to fit in a range hood. My wife and I were already considering getting rid of our microwave to try and eat healthier meals. Range hoods make a kitchen look great. We have always liked the copper hoods. We’ll have to take your tips into consideration while looking for a range hood.
Hi Finn! Thank you sooo much!! We haven’t missed our microwave at all. A copper range would be absolutely beautiful!
Your copper hood turned out beautifully. I am hoping to update my hood this year and they way you did your’s gave me some tips on how I could do mine. Thanks so much for sharing your insights.
Life without a microwave?! Perish the thought!
More and more in high end work I’m seeing microwaves installed below the counter instead of in the upper cabinets.
The copper hoods work best for folks who love their kitchen so much they never cook in it! I’ve installed a few. It’s uncanny how the copper seems to attract grease! If you don’t want to have to maintain it, the copper can be lacquered. I don’t like that look myself but it prevents the patina build-up. Just be careful cleaning the lacquer. It scratches really easily!
When you do buy your ginormous hood, check with your HVAC guy to see if you’ll need to bring in some make-up air. If you’re pulling 1,000 cubic feet of air out of your house every minute, that’s a lot of warm air you’re “throwing away”.
Good to know, thanks Kevin!