Should a Range Hood Match Cabinets?

Published: December 3, 2021

Updated: October 30, 2023

A range hood cabinet is a great way to conceal an eyesore kitchen appliance and ensure a coherent aesthetic in your kitchen. After all, you want to highlight the beauty and workmanship of your cabinetry and avoid visual clutter within your space at the same time. When installing a built-in range hood, many people ask, “Should the range hood match the cabinets?” Read on to find out.

The answer will depend on your preference. Some people like to match the look, color, and aesthetic of their overhead cabinets to create a continuous visual flow between the cupboards and the range hood. If you prefer to go on this route, make sure to apply the same design elements from your cabinets, such as kitchen moldings and fascia, to your range hood cabinet.

Others want to make their range area the focal point of the kitchen, so they pair their cabinets with a different range hood cover. You can emphasize your range hood by selecting a contrasting color or material. However, the style should still be coherent with your kitchen interior.

On some occasions, homeowners opt for a dichromatic look where two colors are used to generate an interesting and varied appeal. In most instances, they will use the same cabinet color for the duct cover then incorporate an accent color to the lower part, near the air filter. The use of a different pattern, such as shiplap, is a great way to match the color of your cabinets while creating a subtle emphasis on the cooking area.

Here are 29 examples of range hood cabinets highlighting the different ways that you can design a range hood in your kitchen.

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White Tapered Range Hood Cabinet

Photo: austincreekfarmhouse

This tapered range hood features a similar aesthetic as the cupboards. Aside from the white color, it also sports similar molding details and cornices to exude the same traditional design of the overhead cabinets.

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Tapered in White

Photo: decorformycalamity

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Square Raised Panel Designs

Photo: beigewhitegray

The dominant square-raised door designs and crown moldings of the upper cabinets are also applied to the range hood cover. To create variation and emphasis, the range hood cabinet has a corbel shelf to display artwork and décor.

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Maximize Storage with an Overhead Cabinet

Photo: caldtothefarm

Whether you have a range hood insert or are covering a wall-mount vent, incorporating a functional cabinet is a great way to add some storage space to the kitchen. Since the duct is not as wide as the hood itself, you can make use of the remaining space to store kitchen essentials.

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Range Hood in Soft Gray

Photo: chalovescafe

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Deck with Wreath

Photo: frenchflairfarmhouse

The exterior of a range hood is a great space to hang seasonal décor, such as a Christmas wreath because it’s a good height and doesn’t interfere with the functionality of the stove.

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Match Patterns

Photo: gallagherboyfarm

Should your range hood match the cabinets if you have transoms above? Yes! You can use the glass cover pattern and apply them to your range hood to create a seamless look. This range hood cover bears the same inset patterns by using wood to mimic the flow of the transom cabinets.

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Follow the Form

Photo: jk_farmhouselove

One way to highlight your range hood is to have a custom-built cabinet that follows its form. Here, the cover panel features a tapered form similar to the range hood insert. It also matches the style of the farmhouse kitchen cabinets with its cornice and molding details, as well as the soft white color of the cupboards.

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Stunning Inset Design

Photo: hamptonstyle_countryhome

The inviting aesthetic of these transitional kitchen cabinets and range hood composition can be traced to its use of timeless elements and immaculate color palette. The cornice detail and square inset cabinet door designs are echoed in the range hood cover with a few minor differences, creating a look that appeals to the senses.

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Island Configuration

Photo: thegatewayhome

Create a stunning traditional kitchen by matching your island range hood to the cabinetry. The cover of this one features the same rectangular raised details as the kitchen’s fascia, cabinet drawers, and doors, and is painted in gorgeous eggshell color. The edges are also outlined with molding details consistent with the kitchen cabinetry.

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Warm Wood to Pair with Grey

Photo: 1920farmhousereno

Add warmth to a cool kitchen palette by using a natural wood finish on your range hood cover ad making it the accent piece. Here, the wood used is similar to that of the sink cabinet and the flooring, creating a cohesive look.

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Complement the Backsplash

Photo: farmhouseonchapel

Inject color into a white kitchen by matching the color of your range hood to the backsplash instead of the cabinets. In this industrial space, the range hood cover features a warm wood tone that blends in nicely with the brown and red hues of the brick wall backsplash.

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Dichromatic Brown and White

Photo: bloom_jennybrooks

A two-toned palette for a range hood is a great way to echo the look of white overhead cabinets while also incorporating a contrasting color, such as a dark walnut or wenge finish.

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Shiplap Cover

Photo: themoderncolonial

This farmhouse kitchen features a range hood covered in shiplap panels of warm natural finishes. The rich wood tones bring a pop of color to the white kitchen while its horizontal pattern lends a graphic visual quality that elevates the kitchen’s charm.

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Wood Shiplap

Photo: delightedwiththedetails

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Subtle Details and Warm Contrasts

Photo: greeneacresfarmhouse

This simple yet stunning range hood incorporates the cornice design of the cupboards but is painted in a bright white color that subtly contrasts with the soft gray overhead cabinets. The rich wood in the bottom half acts as an accent color and lends warmth to the cooking area.

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Basket Weave Details

Photo: country_dog_homes

While this range hood has design elements, such as moldings and cornice details, similar to the rest of the cabinetry, it’s the basketweave details that make it a distinct feature within the space.

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Wood Hood with Surrounding Open Shelves

Photo: forever.six.acres

This range hood features a dichromatic scheme with its white upper body and lower part covered in warm, natural wood. The wood is also extended towards the adjacent open shelving that bridges the space between the range hood and the cabinets. The shelves also serve as a ledge for kitchen accessories and neutral décor.

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White and Wood Hood

Photo: delightedwiththedetails

Following the white cabinet palette, this range hood has a tapered upper body painted in the same color as the cupboards. The lower part, which conceals the air filter, features a warm natural wood finish that lends a splash of color to the white cabinets and backsplash and echoes the warm wood flooring for a cohesive look.

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Soft Gray and Beech

Photo: happilyeverafterinrosharon

While the main design for the range hood follows the square inset patterns of the cabinets, it also incorporates a beech wood finish in the lower part which lends warmth and a touch of color to the cool palette.

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Central Shiplap Panel

Photo: ourfigtreecottage

This range hood, which is positioned between two overhead cabinets, features the same cornice details and white paint color of the cupboards. The use of shiplap design and floating natural wood shelf emphasize the area as the focal point of this kitchen.

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Slanted Hood with Wood Trim and Warm Apron

Photo: westtexfarmhouse

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Tapered Shiplap

Photo: montgofarmhouse

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Transitional Warmth

Photo: sweet_southern_homestead

Featuring the same transitional aesthetic as the cabinets, this range hood features a wood trim header and air filter cover in warm natural wood color. Its swooping silhouette also breaks the linear design of the cupboards.

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Slanted Panel

Photo: mybeautyrevival

This compact kitchen features a slanted range hood cover that adds a dynamic element to the space. Its all-white color matches the rest of the cabinetry giving the kitchen a coherent look—even if the cupboards are on the other side.

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Balanced by Windows

Photo: alexisandraaustin

One way to create a sense of balance and airiness in the kitchen is by positioning the cooking area between two windows. Here, the tapered white range hood cover is placed between two tall windows, generating a composition that emphasizes the tall ceiling

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Paired with Shelves

Photo: brownies_forever_farmhouse

This shiplap range hood cover features a white body with a dark brown header, which matches the color of the open shelves beside it. Adding shelves next to a range hood is a great way to maximize storage and functionality, especially if you don’t have overhead cabinets adjacent to it.

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Custom-Built Wooden Range Hood with Small Shelves

Photo: farmhouse2020

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Corbel Details

Photo: brunoandlibby

Create a statement point in the kitchen by incorporating traditional elements into your range hood. This one features ornate details such as a cornice header, trimmed edges, and corbel brackets on both sides.

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Should a Range Hood Match Cabinets?

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White Tapered Range Hood Cabinet

Photo: austincreekfarmhouse

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Tapered in White

Photo: decorformycalamity

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Square Raised Panel Designs

Photo: beigewhitegray

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Maximize Storage with an Overhead Cabinet

Photo: caldtothefarm

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Range Hood in Soft Gray

Photo: chalovescafe

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Deck with Wreath

Photo: frenchflairfarmhouse

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Match Patterns

Photo: gallagherboyfarm

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Follow the Form

Photo: jk_farmhouselove

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Stunning Inset Design

Photo: hamptonstyle_countryhome

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Island Configuration

Photo: thegatewayhome

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Warm Wood to Pair with Grey

Photo: 1920farmhousereno

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Complement the Backsplash

Photo: farmhouseonchapel

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Dichromatic Brown and White

Photo: bloom_jennybrooks

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Shiplap Cover

Photo: themoderncolonial

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Wood Shiplap

Photo: delightedwiththedetails

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Subtle Details and Warm Contrasts

Photo: greeneacresfarmhouse

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Basket Weave Details

Photo: country_dog_homes

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Wood Hood with Surrounding Open Shelves

Photo: forever.six.acres

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White and Wood Hood

Photo: delightedwiththedetails

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Soft Gray and Beech

Photo: happilyeverafterinrosharon

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Central Shiplap Panel

Photo: ourfigtreecottage

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Slanted Hood with Wood Trim and Warm Apron

Photo: westtexfarmhouse

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Tapered Shiplap

Photo: montgofarmhouse

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Transitional Warmth

Photo: sweet_southern_homestead

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Slanted Panel

Photo: mybeautyrevival

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Balanced by Windows

Photo: alexisandraaustin

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