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A range hood can become a major design statement--and a major expense--in a remodeled kitchen. Custom-crafted hoods can cost thousands. Even readymade hoods can be pricey models that work with hot design trends.
Stainless-steel hoods, which tend to fetch a premium of $50 to $200 or so over enamel-coated steel, are selling briskly. That corresponds with the prevalence of stainless appliances and countertops. Large hoods--at least 42 inches wide--are gaining ground, paralleling increased interest in pro-style ranges and cooktops. But what if you're more concerned about function than high style? Our first-ever tests of range hoods show that you can get a hood that ...