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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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New York City

What Are NYC’s Makeup Air Rules for Range Hoods Over 400 CFM?

NYC Mechanical Code requires makeup air for hoods over 400 CFM. What the rule says, how it is met in apartment buildings, and when recirculating is the answer.
October 27, 2026
Custom cream and brass range hood above a marble backsplash
Dallas, Texas

Do You Need Makeup Air for a Range Hood Over 400 CFM in Dallas?

Dallas enforces the 400 CFM makeup air rule for range hoods. Learn when it applies, what compliance looks like, and how to plan your kitchen around it.
October 22, 2026
Antiqued stainless steel range hood with brass straps above a cooktop, set between white cabinetry and a marble surround.

What Size Range Hood Do You Need for a 48-Inch Pro Range?

Sizing a hood for a 48-inch pro-style gas range: width, CFM by BTU math, mount height, and why 900-plus CFM triggers makeup air planning.
October 20, 2026
Black brushed brass metal finish detail on a custom range hood
Dallas, Texas

Range Hood Shell vs. Insert: What Dallas Renovators Should Know

A shell is the metal exterior. An insert is the ventilation inside. How Dallas renovators pair the two, what each costs, and the order that avoids rework.
October 15, 2026
Brendan and Kaitlin Stoldt of the Monarch NY/NJ range hood team
New York

How Much Does a Custom Range Hood Cost in New York?

What a handcrafted range hood costs in New York, what drives the price, and how the NY/NJ team handles delivery and installation coordination.
October 13, 2026
Pale powder coated range hood in a light kitchen with a painted island, coffered ceiling and a glass pendant.
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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