9 Creative Range Hood Cover Ideas
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Custom Cabinet Range Hood
Build a custom cabinet to cover up your ugly range hood. The operative word here is custom. That’s because the size of the cabinet depends on the size of your hood vent and the space available above it.
“Warm wood tones, matte black metals, and hand-glazed tiles are having a big impact on kitchen design these days,” says Member. “Wood brings warmth and depth to Scandi and Japandi styles, and black metals give an industrial touch. For a show-stopper, a tiled range hood cover in geometric or zellige pattern can make your cooking area the star of the kitchen.”
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Refresh Range Hood Cover Paint
On a budget, but still want a new look for your old range hood? A few coats of high-heat resistant appliance spray paint is an easy and affordable way to give your range hood vent a new look for less. Check the paint aisle of any hardware store or home center for just the right color.
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Sheet Metal Range Hood Cover
If you’re comfortable with metal working, cover up your old range hood vent using sheets of galvanized metal—the same material used to install flashing along a chimney.
Your home center will have sheets or rolls of metal, as well as specialty tin snips for cutting. (If you need help check out these tips for cutting sheet metal.) If you’re looking for something with more of an antique flare, consider buying custom metal finishes to match your style.
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Range Hood Cover Deep Cleaning
Maybe cleaning your range hood vent is just the TLC it needs to come back to life. A good deep cleaning costs next to nothing and won’t take more than an hour or so.
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Decorative Range Hood Cover Box
Build a custom decorative box to cover your old range hood. Reorganize your kitchen, so you don’t need the extra space of an overhead cabinet and then cover the front and sides with wood that you can stain or paint. You’ll still have access to the vent controls by reaching underneath. And, the front ledge works as a spot for small fun or functional objects.
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Corbel Range Hood Cover
If your range hood cover is simply boring by itself, go ahead and make a statement with a stylish cover. If you’re a novice woodworker, but you want to spruce up your range hood, add corbels. This old French word simply means a fixture coming out from a wall to support a structure above it.
In this instance, the corbels function strictly as a decorative accent piece since your hood cover is already mounted in place. You can buy premade corbels or you can handcraft and install your own design and mount them under your range hood cover.
Here are a few simple steps for range hood installation.
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Faux Finish Range Hood Cover
Another way to show your ugly range hood some love on a budget is to disguise it with contact paper made for appliances. This weekend kitchen upgrade can be applied to any kitchen appliance.
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Tile Range Hood Cover
Tile floors, tiled bathroom walls, tile backsplashes—tile can be added to just about anything, including your unsightly range hood. You could install a few accent tiles or cover the entire surface to make it blend in with a tiled wall.
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Drywall Range Hood Cover
One way to hide a range hood is to make it disappear. If you’ve got enough space, you can inset your range and vent hood and surround it with drywall. The entire vent assembly is out of sight, so if you paint the kitchen a single color, you’ve created a sleek, uncluttered facade.
FAQ
Do I need a range hood cover?
“A range hood cover is not a functional necessity, but it’s a design power play,” says Member. “It spruces up the industrial aesthetic of a metal hood and allows you to customize it to your kitchen aesthetic, whether rustic, modern, or classic. It’s particularly worthwhile in open-plan kitchens where visual continuity is important.”
How do I clean a range hood cover?
Cleaning is based on your cover material. You would use soap and a damp cloth for painted wood and an all-purpose cleaner for tile, advises Member. “When deep cleaning, don’t forget to clean the bottom filters every month since they trap most of the grease and grime.”
About the Expert
- Farook Member is a home improvement expert based in the UK and the Director of QS Supplies.
