Island Mount Range Hoods

If you’ve decided to add an island to your kitchen, you’re not alone. Kitchen islands have become increasingly popular these days; so much so that many home builders are putting them in automatically when building models, or at least listing them as an option. When you install an island in your kitchen, you need to decide which of the island mount range hoods you want to put in as well. Though some people consider this as an afterthought, the fact is that the hood for an island tends to be fairly big, and it can’t be hidden away. For this reason, you want it to not only be functional, but as aesthetically pleasing as the island itself.

What style is your kitchen? Many people prefer the country-style kitchen that denotes a feeling of warmth and coziness. This can be even more popular when the kitchen is open and easily seen from the living room. There are a variety of island mount range hoods that go well in the country-style kitchen, so finding one that fits is relatively easy, whether you are shopping offline or online. There are island hoods that go perfectly with the more modern contemporary kitchen style as well, and shopping for them can be an adventure in aesthetics.

Signature Hardware offers some beautiful choices in island mount range hoods, such as the Sleek Glass Contemporary by Whittington that sells for only about $450. This one fits beautifully in the modern kitchen. They also sell the stainless steel domed hood for about $500, which goes better with the old or modern country style kitchen. Home Depot sells the contemporary Arietta arched stainless steel and glass island hood for about $700, and the more angular Broan all stainless steel hood for around $2500. Depending on brand and design, prices can obviously vary greatly.

Buying online is a great way to go when shopping for island mount range hoods. Prolinerangehoods.com offers some unique designs from which to choose, along with free shipping and detailed installation instructions. Ajmadison.com also sells a unique contemporary collection from Elica called “Floating Hoods”, which have an elegant cylinder shape and actually do give the impression that they are “floating” above the island hood. This type of hood can go with many different modern contemporary kitchen designs, and can often inspire the rest of a kitchen design all by itself. They sell for around $1900, and you will have to pay a small shipping charge when you order them, according to where you live.