Facebook Tweet Help Stories Kitchen Clean lines, cleaner air Share Tweet Help This contemporary range hood combines powerful operation with an understated, clean-lined aesthetic View of contemporary kitchen, bench, breakfast bar, white cabinets, dark benchtop Suspended from the ceiling or standing out from the wall, your range hood can become a prominent part of your decor but only if you want it to. However, in some minimalist designs the client may want an exhaust appliance that is big on power but slender in terms of profile.Zephyr Ventilation offers a broad array of distinctive range hood solutions, including the understated Duo model featured in this kitchen. Here, owner Joan Ting wanted an uncluttered decor for her kitchen a minimalist aesthetic that would retain its appeal down the years."For this reason I avoided upper cabinetry and specified a range hood that would reflect a modern sensibility, but that at the same time would not interrupt sightlines across the room."The Duo chosen by Ms Ting was created by industrial designer Robert Brunner as part of the Arc collection, a series of range hoods designed for and manufactured by Zephyr Ventilation. Contemporary range hood Arcadio Lainez, director of marketing at Zephyr, says the stainless steel appliance boasts a rating of 600 cubic feet per minute but is also available in 1000 CFM inline or with externally mounted motors."Sleek, buttonless memory touch controls set Duo in operation and remember the last setting you used for one-touch operation. They also program the hood's CleanAir feature that regularly turns the appliance on for ten minutes every four hours to improve indoor air-qualityTri-level halogen bulbs act as general light for cooking and as mood lighting for soirees."In order to conserve power, I sometimes use the range hood for task lighting when cooking," says Ting. The efficient tri-level lights are sufficient to illuminate the cooking surfaces." View of dark benchtop, cooktop and hood Zephyr's showroom is located in the heart of San Francisco's design district. The 6000sq ft space displays the individualistic range hoods in real-life kitchen settings. In addition, Zephyr's friendly staff provide design insights and all the information required to help you select the right appliance for your kitchen.For details on your nearest authorized dealer, or to visit the company's showroom, contact Zephyr Ventilation, 2277 Alameda St, San Francisco, CA 94103, phone tollfree 888 880 Vent (8368). Website: zephyronline.com. Story by: Trendsideas 24 Feb, 2011 Kitchen Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Heart of refinement 08 Dec, 2024 Puzzle solved 08 Dec, 2024 Rich yet minimalist 08 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > US2702 US2702 Read More Similar Stories