Custom white range hood with brass strapping above a range in a bright kitchen

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Custom range hood guides

Planning guides for custom metal range hoods — what to resolve before a hood is drawn, and what to confirm before it is built. Some are written for a particular city; the rest apply wherever Monarch ships.

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Guides for a considered kitchen

Written for homeowners investing in a carefully designed kitchen, and for the architects, designers, cabinetmakers and builders working alongside them.

Custom powder-coated range hood in a coastal style kitchen with island.

Texas

How Much Does a Custom Range Hood Cost in Texas?

What a handcrafted copper or brass range hood really costs in Texas, from stock to fully custom, and the five things that move the price.

October 8, 2026Read →

Completed custom stainless steel range hood with brass straps standing on site before installation, Saddle River, New Jersey.

New York and New Jersey

Specifying a Custom Range Hood: A Guide for NY/NJ Design Teams

A guide for NY/NJ designers, builders and cabinetmakers covering hood drawings, equipment, finishes, approvals and delivery coordination.

October 5, 2026Read →

Copper range hood with a dark band above a wide professional gas range, flanked by open shelving and a marble backsplash.

New Jersey

Before You Order a High-Power Range Hood in New Jersey

Before ordering a powerful hood in New Jersey, coordinate the appliance, duct route, makeup air and custom canopy with your project team.

October 2, 2026Read →

Pale powder coated range hood in a light kitchen with a painted island, coffered ceiling and a glass pendant.

Long Island and the Hamptons

Choosing a Range Hood for a Long Island or Hamptons Kitchen

Choose a custom hood for a Long Island or Hamptons kitchen with advice on finish samples, mixed metals, proportions and coastal settings.

September 29, 2026Read →

Wall mounted custom metal range hood in an open kitchen with a large island, lantern pendants and tiled walls.

Staten Island

Wall or Island? Choosing a Range Hood for a Staten Island Kitchen

Compare wall and island hood layouts for a Staten Island kitchen, including sightlines, ventilation, ceiling connections and finish selection.

September 26, 2026Read →

Brass range hood mounted on a wall before the backsplash and surrounding finishes have been installed.

The Bronx

When to Order a Custom Range Hood for a Bronx Renovation

Coordinate a custom range hood with your Bronx renovation, from appliance and cabinet decisions to drawing approval, delivery and installation.

September 23, 2026Read →

Custom metal range hood fitted between existing wall cabinets during installation, with protective tape still on the surfaces.

Queens

Fitting a Custom Range Hood Into an Existing Queens Kitchen

Keeping your Queens kitchen cabinets? Learn what to measure and confirm before replacing the hood, from insert fit to ducting and finishes.

September 20, 2026Read →

Antiqued stainless steel range hood with brass straps above a cooktop, set between white cabinetry and a marble surround.

Manhattan

Can You Vent a Custom Range Hood in a Manhattan Apartment?

Explore ducted and recirculating hood options for a Manhattan apartment, plus building approvals, cabinet fit and delivery access.

September 17, 2026Read →

Brushed stainless steel range hood set inside an exposed brick arch above a professional range.

Brooklyn

Designing a Range Hood for a Brooklyn Brownstone

Plan a custom hood around a Brooklyn brownstone's architecture, cabinet layout and ventilation route, with guidance on landmark review.

September 17, 2026Read →

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