Wall hood, not wallflower
I am so loving the contrasting textures and colors in this loft-style kitchen – and there’s a generous and comfortable kitchen table too (via):
Photo Stuart McIntyre
I’ve been getting a little tired of the whole subway tile thing lately, but I really like the way these little ones work with brick here – the same pattern, but a completely different texture. And isn’t that wall mounted faucet a treat? Of course, the complete absence of wall cabinets, the concrete floors, and the floor to ceiling windows don’t hurt, either.
Photo Stuart McIntyre via kmldesign.dk
I do wonder about this style of range hood though – they always have a slightly inside out look to me , with the way they show off the working parts for all to see. This looks like the Om from Elica, and here’s something similar from Fagor
Fagor America - Black Crystal
and another from Faber – this photo makes it look as if it has just this second been cleaned up. I’m guessing this style of hood (is there a name for it?) must need quite a lot of that (check it out on youtube here):
Faber Matrix
Like I said, they seem a little inside out to me – the business end is right in your face when you are cooking. Every time I see one, this is pretty much the image that pops into my head:
via Cancan Brasserie
Has anyone tried cooking with one? I’d love to know how well it works, and if it’s any harder to keep clean than a regular canopy style hood. And if you have time, be sure to check out all the beautiful images at Katrine Martensen-Larsen’s lovely site kmldesign.
Thank you – I should have known it was from Elica. ANd what a great name, too
That range hood is the Elica Om or Mini Om, and it’s one of my absolute favorites. I just wish I could afford it!