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Should a Range Hood Match Appliances?

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Zakhar Ivanisov
Published: December 6, 2021
Updated: October 30, 2023

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

A range hood is one of the most functional appliances in your kitchen. It absorbs smoke, fumes, odor, and harmful particles in order to keep your air clean and free of contamination. But the question remains—should a range hood match kitchen appliances?

The short answer: it depends on your preferences. If you want a more uniform and coordinated finish, then match your range to your appliances. If you want a more adventurous look, let your hood stand out by painting it a bold color or going for a material that is different than your appliances. This will add allure, make your kitchen look extra chic, and grab your guests’ attention.

Regardless of which route you decide to take, don’t go too crazy, and always limit the colors between your appliances and range hood to two, three maximum. Why? Combining more than three hues leads to a chaotic space that’s unappealing to the eye. You wouldn’t want that, would you?

Keep on reading for a handful of kitchen design ideas to provide you with future range hood inspiration.

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Match Your Range to Your Appliances and Hardware

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: brownies_forever_farmhouse

In this modern farmhouse kitchen, the range hood matches the fridge, oven, cabinet hardware, and faucet, creating a harmonious look. The backsplash is a similar shade, allowing the eye to travel along, and bringing in a sense of continuity while also tying the whole color scheme together.

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Take Attention Away From the Hood

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: clairelynnhome

The first thing you notice about this modern kitchen is its tiled black backsplash. The high contrast against the pristine white cabinets and stainless steel insert hood and fridge makes it the center of attention. This look is perfect for when you don’t want your range hood and matching appliances to stick out.

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A Two-Toned Hood

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: cottagefarmhouse

Who says you can only match your range hood to your appliances? Why not coordinate it with other features in your kitchen like the shelves or cabinets? Here, the upper part of the range hood blends in with surrounding white walls, while the wood trim that mimics the open shelves lends an appealing yet cohesive feel.

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Paint it Over

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: cottagefarmhouse

If your range hood doesn’t match your appliances but you want it so, simply paint it a similar color, like in this farmhouse kitchen. The gray-painted range hood is identical to the stainless steel cooktop, while contrasting wooden trim adds flair and warms up the predominantly white space.

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Match the Shades

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: dwellingontheridge

The light wooden range hood between stark white cabinets and walls steals the spotlight in this modern kitchen. The yellow undertones in the fridge subtly match with the range hood without overshadowing or drawing the eye away from it.

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Be Daring

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: farmhouseonchapel

Create a bold statement by making a range hood a contrasting color. The wooden range hood is enough to steal the show in this all-white kitchen. The addition of the red brick backsplash, which gives this space a punch of color and dimension, makes your cooking area the room’s focal point.

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Consider the Color Palette

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: fostermomfarmhouse

The barely conspicuous range hood in stainless steel finish matches the framing of the adjacent double oven and is neutral enough to complement the overall monochromatic color scheme of the rest of the kitchen. The double oven’s body in the same black as the cooktop visually ties the appliances and the insert range hood together.

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Don’t Forget the Cabinet Hardware

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: fowlercottage

This cottage farmhouse kitchen is the perfect benchmark for matching your appliances and range hoods. The sleek hood, oven, faucet, and dishwasher are all stainless steel, which complements the white walls and cabinets for a put-together look. Neighboring cabinets also sport identical stainless steel pulls, which makes for an even more unified finish. 

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Paint Everything the Same Color

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: homespuncottage

Instead of matching your hood to only the appliances, why not go all in and pair it with cabinets and walls as well? The under-cabinet range hood is the same white as the walls, cabinets, countertop, and appliances, which gives the hood a built-in look and makes it feel it has always been part of the home. The clean white used all over this kitchen also creates the illusion of space and lends a fresh, airy feel.

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Perfect Match

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: homestead.city.dwelling

The subtle under cabinet range hood and oven look like they belong together since they both have the same finish. The warm tones of the brushed nickel hood and oven marry well with orange undertones against cream walls, but still allow the crisp white cabinets to stand out.

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Mesh With Cabinets and Appliances

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: interiorswag

This geometric patterned backsplash lets the matte black of the range hood and cabinets steal the spotlight in this modern kitchen. The chrome in the oven mimics the matte black, while the countertops complement the hood’s surface to create a balanced, coordinated look.

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A Contemporary Appeal

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: ker_webb

This clean-lined range hood flawlessly fits the kitchen’s modern theme. Its sleek, stainless steel finish matches the oven and cabinet hardware for a cohesive look. The cool tones of the stainless steel integrate perfectly with the backsplash and overall neutral color palette, while its shine exudes a subtle elegance into the space.

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Pay Attention to the Hidden Tones

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: notafarmhousentexas

Although this range hood doesn’t match any appliances, the cool undertones from both the stainless steel hood and soft blue cabinets pair well together, which makes for a uniform, put-together look. The gray-painted walls also coordinate well with the existing soothing color palette.

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Create Contrast

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: ourthankfulhome

An ultramodern vibe exuded by the tempered glass hood juxtaposes the traditional wooden cabinets to create visual contrast and add variety. The browns and grays in the brick backsplash offset the brushed stainless steel in the oven and range hood, as well as the cream cabinets, to give this kitchen a uniform and cohesive look.

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Muted Scheme

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: patinaandpearl

The window immediately steals the attention in this monochromatic kitchen, so much so that you didn’t notice the stainless steel range hood mounted on the opposite wall, did you? Matching the range hood with the oven and dishwasher creates a unified vibe. If you want your cooking area to become to the focal point of your kitchen, try painting your range hood a bright color for contrast.

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Tuck it Away

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: thewillowwindow

Aside from appliances, you can also match your range hood to your cabinets. The structural white vent blends in with the adjacent cabinets and walls, allowing it to fade into the background. The clear glass hood further adds to its invisibility.

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Add Some Color

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: vintagewhitefarmhouse

If you’d like everything in your kitchen to match, but don’t want it to look monotonous, try adding a pop of color to your range hood, just like in this farmhouse cottage kitchen! The wood trim of the traditional vent hood warms up the neutral space and visually breaks up all the white.

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Create a Feature Wall

Should Your Range Hood Match Your Appliances?

Photo: whiteandwoodgrain

The combination of the stainless steel range hood and matching fridge and oven brings some harmony into this cozy kitchen. The white from the subway tile backsplash coordinates with corresponding cabinets, while the gray grout lines complement the stainless steel appliances to tie the color palette together. A reclaimed wood accent wall, on the other hand, adds drama and warms up the cool tones of the space.

Zakhar Ivanisov

Zakhar Ivanisov

Meet Zakhar Ivanisov, a Seattle-based entrepreneur and design enthusiast at the helm of Soul & Lane. With a heart full of passion, Zakhar blends his business acumen and a keen eye for aesthetics to create spaces that are as inviting as they are stylish. His venture into the world of home decor and organization reflects a unique fusion of entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine love for transforming living spaces.

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