SLEEK VENT HOOD
Private Residence, New York
Fabricator: Brooks Custom, Mount Kisco, N.Y.
Photography Courtesy Brooks Custom Custom-made vents like this handsome, hand-crafted pewter model have become art pieces unto themselves: the focal point that also masks a hard-working exhaust system. The good news is, you don’t have be on a custom budget to get a good-looking and efficient vent: Off-the-shelf choices abound. What’s more, they do the job efficiently without blasting your eardrums or drowning out kitchen conversation. Check out Broan’s selection of $1,000-and-under choices, particularly the B5936SS arched stainless steel unit. Its gently curving metal canopy looks sleek and contemporary without being pretentious or costing a fortune. Many include halogen lights and dishwasher-safe filters.
