Stainless Steel Range Hood

A stainless steel range hood is usually purchased to compliment the existing appliances, and by doing this is brings the whole design together. I can't tell you how many ties I have seen mismatched appliances and materials in the same kitchen. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it just looks out of place; but more times than not it looks out of place.

Range hoods made of stainless steel have the advantage of being widely available and easy to find. Surprisingly these range hoods can be very affordable, and can be found for under $100 in the ductless range hood style.

Sizes available start at 30 inches and continue up to 60 inches for the commercial units. It all depends on what size kitchen range you have or plan to buy. I personally like to keep the range hood the size of the range, or cooktop. I think it looks better and doesn't take away any storage by having to size down the upper cabinets to fit a wider hood.

Stainless steel hoods are most commonly seen in contemporary kitchens, but can be used in transitional kitchens. Using this style hood can really bring your kitchen into the modern age; by using a modern material.

Stainless steel range hoods have the advantage of being easy to clean. Cleaning is very easily done with a damp cloth. Fingerprints do show on stainless steel, but can be removed by buffing them out with a dry cloth. Using a wet cloth increases the possibility of water spots; so using a dry cloth to dry the metal is a good idea. Plus it helps it keep it's lustrous shine.

You can find stainless steel in the ducted, ductless, wall mount, chimney, and under cabinet mount. The mounting depends on what you would like. Some people prefer the hood to be attached to the underside of a cabinet or hidden in the cabinet itself so it's out of sight; like i said it all depends on your design and tastes.