Homes & Gardens: Don’t want to hide your range hood?

This is how interior designers make range hoods defining features in any kitchen.

Featured in Homes and Gardens | Article by Abby Wilson

This functional feature doesn't have to bring your design scheme down. Here are eight tips from interior designers who say the range hood deserves to steal the show.

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Functional by nature, range hoods tend to stand out – and not for good reason. They're often an afterthought and don't often spark loads of design inspiration. But designers say the range hood has come a long way – now, this feature can hold its own amongst all the other accessories that make kitchen designs shine.

With unique shapes and stunning finishes, you now have the opportunity to make your range hood reflect your personality and make a statement in the kitchen. We spoke with interior designers to gather their top eight tips for making a range hood the stand-out feature in your kitchen, no matter your design style. Here's what they had to say.