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If you are remodeling your kitchen or building a new one, your customized range hood is an opportunity to incorporate a unique design element into your kitchen. The times when an extractor was an uncomfortable and ugly obligation, we all need to install in our kitchen are gone. A statement range hood is your opportunity to elevate the general décor of your kitchen and to create an interesting visual attraction. Think twice before choosing your metallic vent hood because it might upgrade or break the harmony of the overall kitchen’s look.

While it is true that range hoods have been always providing much-needed ventilation and getting rid of unwanted smells, they have been rather industrial looking. And that might be perfect if you want to create a minimalist and modern ambience or you are renovating the restaurant’s kitchen. However, this kind of cold and sleek look might not go in pair with a cosy, rustic kitchenette or a transitional and eclectic one. Fortunately, there are many styles of custom-made range hoods that are both attractive and functional. To begin with, our company offers extractor made of iron, zinc and copper. Each of these metals distinguished itself due to their unique benefits both aesthetical and practical. Additionally, regardless of the metal type, the made-to-order range hood can be produced for wall mount installation, between the cabinets or kitchen island. The first version has its back flat and the last has both front and its back, designed in the same way. You should check our collection of metallic range hoods for inspiration. Do you want a tall vent hood that will emphasize how tall the ceiling in your kitchen is? Perhaps you have a double cooktop, and you are looking for a wider model? You are turning your kitchen into a French cottage style, and you need a vent hood that fits? No problem at all. Check our decorative range hoods with fancy moldings and additional high relief patterns such as copper range hood “Granby”. The truth is that today market offers endless possibilities for you to own a statement range hood that will astonish your family and guests.

The interior designers and other house professionals consider range hoods a crucial investment for any kitchen space. These custom metallic appliances are not only the powerful force behind having fresh clean air but also an elegant showcase in the kitchen. Our products are done manually by experienced metalworkers so each and all decorative range hoods are one of their kind. Buying an appliance of this size and importance, you want to choose a style you love and the one that is suitable for the rest of the kitchen decoration. We are here to help you with that.

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 vintage metal hood that can be extended upwards is our miami design. It looks like any other 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.