Gorgeous Columbus Kitchen Remodel with the Faber Tender

Photo Credit: J.S Brown and Company

Photo Credit: J.S Brown and Company

Many thanks to J.S Brown and Company, a custom remodeling company in Columbus, Ohio for sharing this transitional setting kitchen featuring our Tender by Faber. According to J.S Brown's marketing director Amber Durant, "This Kitchen remodel was part of a larger interior renovation to update a 1980's era contemporary-style home."

The stainless appliances matched in this kitchen with dark woods, neutral counter tops and flooring allows for the appliances to jump out and create a design statement. The subtle curves of the Tender make the hood a focal point in the kitchen and lend to the modern feel of the kitchen while still lending traditional elements. 

The Tender hood with 600 cfm, 3 speed electronic blue LED backlit controls, halogen lights, auto shut off and intensive speed offers the power you need and the silence you seek. Affordable, attractive and you can buy with confidence knowing a 60 year old ventilation pioneer is behind the product. For more information visit faberonline.com  

Stilo Wall hood in a stunning Canadian lakeside house

Many thanks to designer and cabinet fabricator Jason Syberg of Iron Wood Cabinet Company who used our Stilo wall hood in this beautiful lakeside kitchen located in Peachland, BC Canada, in the Okanagan lake region.

Jason had this to say about his kitchen design and how the Stilo wall hood fit:

"I designed and built this cabinet package for my own house. I wanted to use natural elements, wood, glass, and metal and have them showcased against a white backdrop. I combined quarter sawn walnut, aluminum and frosted glass doors, paint grade millwork, white quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances including a Faber Stilo hood fan to create a clean modern look that complemented the amazing lake view this property had."

The Stilo because of it's sleek Italian design has always blended well in a contemporary setting. The hood compliments the entire kitchen and the clean lines of the hood match up with the horizontal lines of the cabinetry. And if Jason, a kitchen professional used our hood in his OWN HOME, that means he trusts Faber to be used by his clients! For more information see our website. Take a look at the Iron Wood Cabinet Company portfolio for more stunning designs. 

Stilo Isola in a Traditional / Contemporary Setting

Credit: Matt Rose Photography

Credit: Matt Rose Photography

Credit: Matt Rose Photography

Credit: Matt Rose Photography

The focus of today's Faber blog is a beautiful and very stylish kitchen design by Roost Interior Design of Ashville, North Carolina. Leslie Huntley of Roost Interior Design describes the kitchen design and how Faber fits into the kitchen:

"The homeowners (who are avid cooks) picked the Faber hood because it had the correct capacity to pair with their gas range. We all liked the look of the hood (we were mixing traditional and contemporary in the space so it fit right in). The homeowners do a lot of research on which appliances are the best for busy kitchens, so the fact that they chose a faber means a lot!"

We definitely agree with Leslie and the homeowners that the Stilo Isola matches up well in this transitional design with modern white, sleek cabinetry and the traditional wood flooring. The bold red island plus the stainless masterpiece above it stands out in this kitchen and gives the kitchen a focal point and a "pop". The Stilo Isola hood fan with 600 cfm Pro blower, advanced controls and baffle filters are able to stand up and take the heat from the pro gas stove below.  For more information on Faber hoods visit our website and visit Roost Interior Design to see more of Leslie's designs. Special thanks to Matt Rose Photography

Cylindra hood by Faber - sleek, modern and functional

The new Cylindra wall hood by Faber shown in a modern kitchen to the left (with two hoods side by side), is a great addition to the Faber US family of designer hoods and will add flair and artistry to any kitchen. This new hood features a LED push button control panel with 4 speeds, an auto shut off timer, 2 level lighting and an intensive speed control which turns the hood on for 10 minutes at the maximum 600 cfm to clear out the kitchen of left over odors after you have finished cooking.

The Cylindra features a 36" tall, 15" wide stainless steel cylinder and perimetric suction. Perimetric suction is a ventilation technology available on several Faber hoods. With narrow slots on the bottom of the hood, air is forced thru the slots at a high rate of speed, improving efficiency and reducing air noise because of the insulated panels. Perimetric suction will save on energy costs since the hood requires lower speeds to extract the same amount of air versus other standard hoods. Also, an available accessory for the Cylindra is the glass canopy kit (hood shown with kit below) which features a flat 36" x 20" glass "canopy" that attaches to the bottom of the hood, adding capture area and flair.



For more information please visit our website- www.faberonline.com

The Cylindra is also available in an island version as well, the Cylindra Isola.

The Magnum hood meets a modern BBAUER design

The Magnum hood by Faber is showcased in this fabulous designer kitchen in New York by Bren Bauer Ferdinand of BBAUER Ventures. You can get the designers perspective on the materials and the other appliances used by visiting her blog FORTUNATA Live Beautifully.

Here is a quote from the designer about the Faber Magnum in her kitchen setting, "I chose this hood essentially because it worked with the modern, organic elements of this kitchen and liked that it was not overly modern, was a great hood for a home chef, and worked well with the Miele cooktop and base oven. The price was right too." - Bren Bauer Ferdinand

We can't thank Bren Bauer Ferdinand enough for her comments, and praise for Faber! We would completely agree that the modern style of the kitchen and all the style elements in the designer kitchen lend to the use of this particular hood. Even the shape of the rectangular back splash tiles matches the shape of the Magnum with a rectangular front. The 3 halogen lights of the hood call attention to the glossy Heath Ceramics, Olive tiles.

The Pro style cooktop and oven match up very well with the hoods modern pro styling. Not to mention the potential BTU output of the cooktop will be handled well by the 600 cfm Pro motor in this model. As the designer states, the hood is not "overly modern". Given the pro hood heritage of this Magnum hood, it is a hybrid between the traditional big box pro rangehood and a curvy euro-styled hood. The size of the Magnum is also perfect for this kitchen. At 10 inches tall, the proportions are just right between the cabinets and amount of tile showing. A shorter hood would seem squeezed and a taller hood would be massive. Finally, in all the years of recirculating applications we've seen, this is a very clever way to put air back in the kitchen. The attractive metal return grate above the hood fits in with the modern feel of the kitchen and works functionally to bring filtered air into the kitchen.

For more information on Faber please visit our website faberonline.com
For more information on the designer please visit their website bbauerny.com

Over the Range Microwaves vs. Rangehoods

OTR Microwave Versus Canopy Rangehood

So you are faced with a dilemma in your kitchen design of a smaller kitchen: find a spot for microwave and a rangehood or save space and money and use an OTR (Over the Range Microwave) with ventilation and microwave together above the cooking surface. This posting is meant to show reasons why a dedicated rangehood over the cooking surface would be much better than buying a OTR combination.

Safety - This is the number one, top of the list item, the safety of putting an OTR microwave over the cooking surface. The number one user of microwaves in most homes is children. The little one wants to heat up their mac and cheese in the microwave for example. The problem with an OTR microwave, how does a child get to the microwave? Perhaps they prop a chair against the stove and climb on top of the chair to get to the microwave door. This is truly a recipe for disaster. Not to mention the safety of an adult is compromised when trying to lift a hot casserole dish out of their OTR microwave over a hot cooking surface. The potential for hazards involved with the microwave so high off the ground is quite possible.

Ergonomics - Let's say a 5 foot tall person is trying to lift a heavy dish out of the OTR microwave which is about 56-60" from the ground (36" high counter + 20-24" from the stove). This could be quite challenging & awkward to lift a dish from the microwave with arms out stretched and above his or her head. A simple yet important consideration to think about is how tall are the household users of the microwave? Also think about trying to cook with a large, tall stock pot on the back burner and maneuvering a spoon while trying not to hit the OTR which is not very high off the cooking surface.

Design - A rangehood in a kitchen can instantly add flair and make a dramatic statement about the kitchen (see canopy hood photo below). An OTR microwave doesn't really make a statement. The microwaves look a lot nicer these days due to Stainless steel accents, but does anyone ever hear a customer say, "Wow that OTR microwave looks so awesome over the cooktop!" A designer rangehood can add so much more to a kitchen design by becoming a focal point in the kitchen and a real conversation piece.












Effectiveness - The OTR (rangehood / microwave combination) is really making compromises and concessions on both appliances. You could always find a more powerful, larger, more functional stand alone microwave that could fit on a counter, under a counter, under a side cabinet, integrated, or microwave drawer, etc. As for the ventilation portion of the OTR, there is a definite compromise. The coverage over the stove front to back in terms of the OTR depth will be lacking versus a rangehood. A typical canopy hood will be about 19" deep, an OTR will be about 12" deep. This 12" depth will cover the back burners basically as opposed to having better coverage with the rangehood. A dedicated rangehood will cover the back burners and at least half of the front burners.

Most OTR microwaves use a 300 cfm fan (cubic feet per minute of air movement) for venting over the stove. A typical canopy rangehood would be at least 500 or 600 cfm instead, almost double the fan strength. The quality of the grease filters, motor and fan blades / impellers in the OTR would be a major difference also. The motor spins the impellers which draws the air and contaminants off the stove, pulled through the grease filters and then pushed outside. A rangehood will have better, high quality fan blades, more powerful motors (see the motor & impeller photo below) and higher quality grease filters (see photo) that will absorb more grease. All of this equals a cleaner kitchen at the end of a day since the rangehood ventilation is much more effective.



A final point on the effectiveness of OTR's, the charcoal filters used in combo microwave/ventilation units are fairly ineffective. When you cannot vent to the outside of the house because you live in an apartment or condo, or it would take 100 feet of ducting to get outside, then recircualting the hood back into the kitchen is the only option. Typically an OTR will have grease filters for absorbing grease, and a small, thin carbon / charcoal filter to absorb odor before reintroducing air into the kitchen. These charcoal filters are perhaps 1/4" - 1/2" thick, and not very effective at absorbing odors.



Conversely, Here are 2 photos above of two types of rangehood charcoal filters which are and have a much wider area of coverage. Recirculating your hood may not be the best option, but if left with no other choice, the rangehood will reintroduce cleaner air back into the kitchen better than an OTR.

Just some points to remember when you design your next kitchen: safety, ergonomics, design and effectiveness will all be enhanced when using a dedicated rangehood versus a combination microwave / hood.

For more information on ventilation topics, please visit our website faberonline.com

Tratto rangehood - a stunning glass and stainless steel hood

The Tratto Rangehood by Faber can be seen in this beautiful Boston area stainless steel kitchen. With a curved glass canopy and stainless steel construction, the Tratto can blend into many kitchen designs. In the case of this kitchen, the stainless refrigerator, oven and dishwasher all are complimented by the hood. There is also a true focal point created by the Tratto hood in this kitchen.

Minimalism is certainly being implemented in the overall kitchen design with basic cement tiles, simple dark wood cabinets with slim line drawer hardware. The stainless steel appliances are definitely the main attraction in this kitchen, and the glass canopy of the Tratto adds to the simple elegance of the kitchen. And finally, the ceran / smooth top, cooktop matches up perfectly with the Faber hood. Both products have clean lines and create more openness in the kitchen.

For more information visit us at www.faberonline.com

Synthesis rangehood by Faber: a traditional canopy hood with style and flair

The Synthesis rangehood as seen in this modern and stylish New York condo project is the perfect addition to this kitchens overall appearance. Without the perfect rangehood focal point in this kitchen, for example if a cabinet was used above the stove instead, this kitchens overall appearance would be much less dramatic. Additionally, stainless steel is used on multiple surfaces including the appliances, drawer handles, accessories on the counter, the sink and the sides of the glass cabinetry. Therefore the stainless steel Synthesis matches these surfaces in the kitchen. With a traditional / pro style range like the Viking, the Synthesis matches up perfectly with the front nose of the range which is also flat like the front of the Faber hood. The edging of the Synthesis with pointed angles also picks up on the edging of the Viking product. With 500 cfm and high quality mesh grease filters, this rangehood can handle the cooking by-products that even the most demanding chef will produce in this kitchen. Visit the Faber website for more information

Matrix rangehood - contemporary art on your kitchen wall

The Matrix hood by Faber is a piece of ventilation art for your kitchen. In this stunning red kitchen designed by Dekla Kitchen Cabinets in Toronto with clean lines and glass upper cabinets, the a rangehood by Faber perfectly compliments this kitchen. The Matrix fits very well in this installation with a square smooth top stove and the simple elegance of the four ventilation panels on the Matrix above it. With perimetric suction for advanced ventilation performance, a gallery halogen light bar, and several automatic shut off timers - the Matrix is loaded with features. In addition, the Matrix has a 24 hour mode - where the hood turns on for 10 minutes every hour and acts as a quiet operating whole home air purifier. This is certainly a green idea, but what else would you expect from the leader in green ventilation? For more information visit the Faber website.

Tratto - glass and stainless beauty

The Tratto rangehood by Faber is a stunning hood that matches up well with a lot of cooking surfaces and room designs. For instance in this kitchen picture (courtesy of Euro-line Appliances) you see a traditional kitchen with dark counter tops and a gas cooktop, and neutral backsplash tiles. The Tratto which combines glass and stainless steel offers a "light" look in the kitchen because of the curved glass canopy section. As opposed to much larger canopy hoods on the market, the Tratto will still be the center of attention but yet won't detract too much from the wonderful kitchen design because it is a thin unobtrusive canopy. With a powerful 600 cfm pro motor, halogen lights and baffle style filters, the Tratto will perform very well over most cooking surfaces including pro gas cooktops/stoves - as seen in this photo. For more information visit the Tratto page on our website.

The Diamante Rangehood - the diamond shaped hood

Today's entry focuses on the Diamante rangehood by Faber. The Diamante found in this stunning kitchen, designed by Mark Daniels Kitchen and Bath Remodeling ; features a very sleek black ceran cooktop and the equally sleek Diamante hood by Faber. The Diamante's canopy section (before the chimney starts) is under 3 inches in height. The hood has a diamond edge (Diamante means diamond in Italian) on the corners that runs up the entire length of the hood. Notice the additional design elements that incorporate the diamond edge of the Diamante, with the marble tiles on the backsplash that are also diamond shaped.

With a powerful 600 cfm motor, this hood will handle all kitchen contaminents including grease, steam, odor and smoke. This kitchen really demonstrates a few key deisgn elements: 1) making the rangehood the center of attention in the kitchen design and 2) basic is beautiful - this is a basic kitchen design which is very clean, simple and most of all elegant and beautiful! Be sure to visit the website of Virginia based designer Mark Daniels and for more information on Faber click on over to us.

First Post of the Day - kitchen designs that revolve around the rangehood

We at Faber like to think that the hood is always the center of the design in the kitchen. We know this will not always be the case. But by seeing this photo above from faberonline.com of the Axia Isola - you can see how a rangehood can completely change the look of a room and make a design impact in the kitchen.