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Once you completed your home improvement project, the main highlight of your brand new designer kitchen should include a customized hammered copper range hood. It may also consist of a corresponding ceramic tile backsplash, traditional cabinets and dining furnishings. The configuration and improvements shell be based on amount of space available in the room and the concept in general.

Kitchen Range Hoods

Custom range hoods for a luxury kitchen should be fabricated as made-to-order. It will assure no other house in the area has exactly equal design. While spending a bundle you don't want your neighbors to have their homes furnished as carbon copies, do you?. It is typically a problem in subdivisions where the builder offers a few choices making all interiors in the area virtually same. They may use different color bricks and landscape but interiors are very standard.

Customizing Metal Hoods

No doubt a range hood is one of the largest and most expensive items around the kitchen. It can be wall mount or island what can only add to additional cost of the cabinetry. Custom Made specializes in professional metalwork in a few categories when the material is concerned. We produce for the most part customized hammered copper range hoods and unique oversized sinks. For the same designs we can use also zinc and wrought iron. The structure of the vent hood is made the same way using forged iron. Then it is covered with metal of choice. Each of them has different finishing methods. For example smooth or hammered copper can be made antique, rustic or polished. Zinc oven hoods dark or natural mat or shine.

To buy one of our kitchen hoods simply go to the detail page with the shape you like the most. Once there using drop down menus choose metal color, size and version. Please keep in mind that wall style is made of three sides with the designer look and back is flat for easy hanging and connection. The island one is finished all around from the top to bottom.

Custom Hood Inserts

We supply our customized kitchen hoods with discount hood inserts. They are made in Mexico by German brand manufacturer and include two seed ventilator, lamps and a set of washable filters. Usually, our large home appliances are meant for outside exhausting. Nevertheless, we can customized them to be recirculating air back to the kitchen. Those are called sometimes ventless. Fumes and airborne sediments pass through carbon activated filtering membranes removing most of the fumes in the process.

This option is best for condominiums where there is possibility to install a pipes leading outside the building. Either it is not feasible or not permitted what is mostly the requirement included within the agreement between the complex management company and the homeowner. Once you finalized fixing your kitchen, there is time to begin thinking about a bathroom. There are serious copper bathtub benefits and counters. Just imagine for a moment your entire indoors decorated with elements from that metal and mix patina colors.

Most copper hoods under mycustommade brand can be fabricated for a high ceiling kitchen. Some vent hoods are more adaptable than others. It depends largely on their style and in particular shape. The best example of the hood that can be extended upwards is our Blainville model. It looks like any other vintage appliance but in addition it has a small chimney incorporated to the design.

How to Modify Hood Height

There are two ways to have it made tall or smaller. Either we add some extra height to the chimney or work on the shape. Do it the way it still preserves the style shown on the detail product page photo even though the dimensions are changed. In case of this item the obvious answer is to go with the first option. It will be much easier to customize the hood and at the same time keep the rest of the product unchanged.

How to Install a Hood in a High Ceiling Kitchen

There are two way of installing copper vent hoods in a high kitchen providing it is a wall mount type. Since the extension is an integral part of the structure, you can hang the hood by attaching it to the joists or screwing to the studs. In case of island version there is only one option available. That is to have it suspended from the ceiling. I saw some hacienda hoods that were hanged on copper chains. Obviously, you can modify their length according to your room height and your personal preferences.

We have a pleasure in presenting our newest hammered copper vent hood in Los Angeles style. Even though, the vast mayoralty of out clients are based in California the design caring state largest city is not accidental. The hood was created by one of our buyers from San Francisco and since then it become one of our best selling custom made kitchen appliances.

Copper Vent Hood Production

myCustomMade has been fabricating metal furnishings since 2002 and beside a stove hood, we supply made-to-order sinks, tables, soaking tubs, shelving and counter-tops. Our production facility is located in Mexico which specializes in Southern architectural elements and furnishings. We were manufacturing custom copper products for clients in California and other states along the border influenced by Spanish hacienda style which is typical to the region our production has been established, which is state of Michoacan in central Mexico.

Los Angeles hood comes in versions. It can be wall mount or central island. The first can be attached to the wall or ceiling while the second to the ceiling only. All our California style hoods are equipped with economy inserts. They are made by a known brand Teka and consist of double speed two hundred cubic feet per minute fan, two light and a set of filters. They are carbon activated which is practical when the hood is shipped as recirculating air to the kitchen. Of course, you can have it connected to the house exhaust pipe system moving cooktop and oven fumes outdoors.

California Hood Style

The hood has interesting styling. It has on the top a nice looking crown and resized about half an inch horizontal molding a foot below it. At the bottom, it has flat apron which helps to accommodate the ventilation system inside. As wall mount it has five sides and island eight of them. In general, regardless the metal island range hoods have the same look all around while the other has its back flat and not copper sheeting there so it can be connected to the kitchen vent pipe anywhere behind. The model presented on the blog post page was made in dark patina. You can also have it finished in light coffee color or as custom made antique or natural.

If you have some questions about Los Angeles handmade copper range hood or any other California vent hood, wrought iron chandelier or dining table please use a contact form to get back to us. We can produce any design based on photos or drawings provided to us. Price depends on the amount of material needed for the vent hood production and is estimated on individual basis.

A custom made chandelier adds pure elegance to the room. While browsing our chandelier category you will find many styles that can be customized to fit your home interior requirements. Custom iron chandeliers and tin chandelier designs are available in all standard dimensions and finishes.

When buying a made-to-order ceiling light for a country house you may consider getting a black wrought iron lamp. To complement rustic decor, perhaps getting a tin lamp is a good idea. What is the most important we can customize any hanging lighting fixture. Designing a custom light have been our company tradition for over twenty years. Our experienced craftsmen from Mexico can make a personalized wall and ceiling light in any shape and style.

Ordering Custom Made Chandeliers

You can order in our online store beautifully handmade lighting including modern chandeliers for large rooms and small, wall sconces and pendant lamps with a single or multiple sockets.  Our goal is to supply home lighting ideas that are unique in their nature and produced using traditional production techniques. In fact, not much changed in the way we fabricate our output since forged iron has been discovered and used by human beings long time ago. We use basic tools such as hammers and fire pits not much different from those used at the beginning of civilization.

Such approach to creating by hand designer fixtures makes them looking like they are antique. You would have great difficulties in distinguishing an old one used for making a brand new chandelier. Both hammering strokes and details are equally beautiful as they indeed are made by the best iron-smith. Once the lamps are hanged in the living room, dining or foyer, they dominate the space with authenticity and their originality. Throughout the years, we have done many custom illumination projects indoors and outdoors working for the most part with architects and designers. Occasionally, our products were purchased by custom house builders and individual home owners.

Customizing a Chandelier

If necessary, we custom finish each chandelier having in mind our buyer's specifications. You can use our ready made designs and modify or send as a photo of the one you want to copy. Perhaps you saw a lamp you like at European museum, old hotel or magazine picture? No problem, we will develop exactly same model and even make it better. Our vibrant collection of attainable illumination products has something for everyone even if you have specific tastes or a fan of certain design styles. Since all our lamps are handcrafted, it is easy for us to produce unique items or replicas of existing products. Use our order form to specify which design you want, pick the color, textures, shape and any additional features you think will work best for you.

Degree to which an antique copper finish range hoods can be customized depends on models. There are hoods with shape resembling old world and others are modern. Regardless the design we can apply antique patina to make any appliance looking like it was made long time ago. The styles that have received many complements are for the most part large copper range hood units with lights, filter and fan. They are ready to be installed in the kitchen without the necessity to buy additional vent equipment.

Handmade hacienda copper hood "Ohio" we call Spanish colonial. Shown with our vintage finish and hammered body as well as decorative apron. It is available in wall and island mount version. I have met interior designers recommend at least six inches wider bottom than a cooktop. In my personal opinion the same width as the range it is venting below is sufficient.

Another example of customized antique copper stove hood is our "Denver" design. It has handmade punched straps that are part of the surface created by our skilled coppersmith from Santa Clara del Cobre. Yes, our production facility is located in Mexico having a direct impact on our competitiveness on the US market. Only compare our prices. You will quickly discover that we are the best distributor of custom antique vent hoods in USA.

Customizing Range Hoods

Custom appliance designs for kitchen remodeling come with decorative aprons and others crown moldings and rivers or nails. The beauty of buying in our antique kitchen appliance outlet online is the ability to modify the existing style range hoods. For example you can add straps to the model that has contemporary look to make it more vintage. What about going even further and embedded some rivets on the top of them? Also, we allow at no extra cost mixed metals. A customized copper stove hood could be decorated with zinc apron or polished pewter crown. Consider adding to your order a sink with the same appearance. The absolute top of the line designs have punched motives on the front panels such as flowers, fruits or even animals. One of  more popular among them in that product category is a rooster.

Handcrafted metal range hoods are very versatile allowing the craftsman using his imagination to create one of a kind appliance. When you consider that any model can be customized for height, length and depth apart of adding decorative elements you quickly come to conclusion that the selection is endless. Then, think about selecting the best applicable for your kitchen finishing which only will multiply the choices. The made-to-order furnishings can be shipped in dark coffee, honey, natural fired which is the most rustic and antique patinas. Or for extra cost we can polish metal into shiny look as well as cover with nickel the entire product or just portions of it. The newest additional to our collection the option to customize for oxidized copper. We use special salts to have it turn green making multitude of buyers were quite exited to find out it was also available.

Antique Range Hood Delivery

Our standard hood delivery is four to five weeks. You can use them for gas and electric stoves. We always home a few in stock on offer with the discount so check our store regularly. It includes production time. We pack our range hoods from copper to hand constructed crates and strap them to pallets. You will need some heavy duty tools to remove them from their packaging. Please be careful not to scratch them while working on getting them out what must be done in the delivering drivers presence. Once you examined it, sign the receipt and don't allow to be pressured to do so without seeing your antique cargo inside.

Zinc is an industrial type material with very unique characteristics. Quick analyzes of steady increase in number of orders our manufacturing plant receives, is is clear, its popularity in just beginning to grow. It became popular metal for building counter-tops for all kinds of kitchen and bathroom. There is no limit on the dimensions. We were already fabricating custom zinc counters in irregular shapes as well as exceptionally long. Finishing choice often depends on room style. When designing the space, your architect or interior designer will be confronted with many options. The tabletop can be hammered or smooth, natural metal or antique dark. We can make it even almost black using natural ageing methods. It develops patina appealing especially good for furniture tops of traditional homes, bars and restaurants.

Zinc sheeting from Custom Made is used by contractors for renovations for brand new projects and other home improvements. You can make using it a backslash, drawer front panels, handmade oven hoods and farmhouse sinks. Some tradesman use it for roofing and decorative elements. Let's take a closer look for hammered metal uses we as a manufacturer are put in charge most often.

Zinc Bathroom Counters

Rustic bathroom can be complemented with custom zinc counters. They can be plain tops or furnished with back wall or even incorporated bath sinks. Choices of  round, oval or square welded in to the counter surface making a single piece. Because of the standard bath cabinet depth (front to back), regular countertops made of any material are 22 inches. Of course we can have it produced as made-to-order according to the buyer instructions. It was drawn to our attention form various clients that a white vessel sink from porcelain or other ceramic and light painted walls present themselves very well against worm metallic zinc counter especially when the intention is to add some rustic character. I believe it is always a good idea to look for inspirations prior to deciding on counter design. Discover how your bathroom may show up including colors, storage, layouts and organization by browsing Houzz site. It is full of excellent solutions for high demand tastes and styles.

Zinc Kitchen Counters

Zinc counters are not for everyone. While considering its application in your kitchen think about its attributes and how it will fit into the whole design. Without any question, it will change the room appearance entirely. Also, be prepared for the extra cost, special care and periodical maintenance. No doubt, it will not matter once you turned out the estate in to expensive looking space that become the envy of anybody entering it. Zinc counter and the table blend nicely with stainless steel appliances. Or, order matching custom vent hood and the apron sink with the same finishing. The entire kitchen will have a lot of metal furnishings and depending on your preferences it could be looking country style or ultra modern. As a matter of fact countertops made of it are a classic material for kitchens and furniture and have more pleasant appearance than alternative metals.

Custom Zinc Counter Prices

The cost of zinc counter-tops range from high to low because of gauge, size, labor intensity and your destination. Prior to deciding about counters consider all pros and cons by searching the internet and consulting a professional decorator. Do your homework online and avoid costly mistakes.