Blog: Above and Beyond: Range Hoods Make Their Move

For years, the range hood played a supporting role: necessary, functional, mostly forgettable.

That era is over.

Today’s kitchen concepts are taking the range hood from a feature made for function to a true design focal point. In response to this demand, Medallion’s expanded collection arrives with newfound aura.

Architectural Altitude…and Attitude

Across the board, these new additions to the Medallion lineup embrace patterns and proportions that feel less like appliance housing and more like sculptural architecture. In some cases that simply means adding panache and allure in the form of a line that’s something other than straight.

Curves are having a moment in the kitchen, and these hoods lean in, drawing the eye upward and anchoring the entire cooking arena with intention. Available in a wide selection of finishes, colors, and sizes, they aren’t tethered to a single trend or look, which means they can move as fluidly through transitional and contemporary spaces as they do through more traditional designs.

(Gold) Bella in Natural on walnut, (Platinum) Bella in Nocturne on SignaCore

Seen here with sister door styles Audrey and Humphrey, our Scoop Hood calls guests toward the kitchen with shape, scale, and a casual, neutral finish combining to warmly welcome guests. In another example, Medallion’s Sloop Hood in Nocturne imbues its space with a personality that seems driven toward culinary achievement. That contrast in selections is a demonstration in capability.

Jewelry for the Kitchen 

While range hoods are themselves accessories, they’re a willing canvas for even more decorative liberty. For example, when the brief calls for a chef’s kitchen, stainless is the answer. Medallion delivers with a stainless mantel option, on the Bell Hood, that finishes the hood like a custom-tailored suit. The metal mantal adds dimension without overriding the complete aesthetic.

Natural on Walnut

Sized for the Way We Cook 

With modern cooking spaces getting bigger, these new range hoods can’t abandon function for style. Thankfully, new width options extend up to 60 inches, keeping pace with larger, commercial inspired ranges. And for installations where seamlessness matters most, select hoods are designed to sit flush with adjacent cabinetry, integrating the hood into the kitchen rather than just placing it on top.

Get a closer look at our new Bell, Scoop and Slope Range Hoods at MedallionCabinetry.com.