Rustic and Farmhouse Range Hoods

A general rule is 100 CFM per 10,000 BTUs from your cooktop, or 1 CFM per square foot of kitchen space. For gas ranges, 400–600 CFM is typical for residential use. Custom Metal Home's decorative shells are designed to house virtually any third-party insert, so your HVAC contractor or insert manufacturer can size the blower to your specific needs.

Custom Metal Home offers copper, brass, zinc, darkened steel, stainless steel, and powder-coated steel. For a farmhouse aesthetic, copper with a hammered or patina finish and darkened steel with a weathered treatment are especially popular, delivering the warm, aged character that defines rustic kitchen design.

Yes. Every hood is made to order based on your exact kitchen measurements — width, height, and depth — so it fits precisely into your existing opening or a new custom build. Detailed computer drawings are provided before fabrication begins to confirm fit, proportions, and finish selection.

Custom Metal Home fabricates wall-mount, island-mount, T-shape, mantle-style, under-cabinet, and ductless insert hoods. Mantle-style hoods are particularly well-suited to farmhouse and traditional kitchens, offering a substantial, furniture-like appearance that anchors the kitchen's design.

Custom fabrication typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on material choice, finish complexity, and current production volume. Once fabricated, hoods are crated for safe nationwide shipping. On-site measuring is available in the Chicago metro area to streamline the process before fabrication begins.

Yes. The decorative shells are fabricated to fit virtually any third-party commercial ventilation liner or insert, including brands like Best, Broan, Vent-A-Hood, Zephyr, Faber, and Sirius. The homeowner's HVAC contractor or insert manufacturer handles CFM, blower, and ducting specifications independently of the shell fabrication.