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Custom Metalwork in Mexico

Mexico was famous for its metal working since the Meso American period with metals such as gold, brass, silver and copper and although the Spaniards focused on mining gold and silver and shipping those precise metals to Spain, the copper became quickly one of the most popular metal to produce domestic items such as pots and pans that you can still find being sold on the local markets around the country. Nowadays, the center of the traditional work in Mexico is based in the state of Michoacan and this is where our workshop was established in 2002. We proudly continue the tradition of beautiful metal working that implies precision and a unique technique that converts products in a one of a kind work of art.

For the last 17 years our company specializes in fabricating made to order kitchen furnishings and as you can see on our web page we offer a wild range of custom range hoods  to be chosen in a variety of choices including zinc, wrought iron and cooper. Any cooper vent hood is customized and due to that precise work all of the pieces are unique and they can be produced in any dimensions and designed in any type of finishing our clients require.

Made to Order Metal Vent Hoods

Having imagined your perfect metal kitchen appliances, our company can help you to make it reality. There are many aspect both aesthetic and practical, you should have in mind while choosing a perfect vent hood. First of all, where do you see your future hood to be installed? Vent  hoods can be wall or island type. Our custom cooper vent hood can be designed with many different finishing giving it extra modern or vintage rustic kind of look, just depending on which style you want your new kitchen to be. Although we specialize in Southern architectural elements and furnishings influenced by Spanish hacienda style which is popular in the region of Michoacan, we can produce your custom vent hood in a different shapes and finishing using for examples iron stripes that gives to the hood more modern look or, as seen on the image above, using smooth with hammered straps that are slightly darker we can give it more rustic flavor. The choice of finishing patina depends entirely on the buyer and usually depends on the kitchen existing decor, the color of floor and walls. Also the hammering techniques can vary. It can be round or more irregular making this precious metal look more or less antique.

Buying a Custom Wall Mount Vent Hood

Most vent hoods can be used for both electric and gas ranges in residential as well as commercial kitchens. They can be equipped with the ventilation system or without it. Whether it is large or small kitchen upgrade, our staff can help you in buying the perfect option for your custom made appliance and adjust to your specific needs. That of course includes any wall mount vent hood. However, working in metals is a time-consuming production so the time of the delivery (which is free of charge) can be around five weeks but the final product which is a unique and custom made element of your kitchen is totally worth waiting.

Most copper hoods under mycustommade brand can be fabricated for a high ceiling kitchen. Some vent hoods are more adaptable than others. It depends largely on their style and in particular shape. The best example of the vintage metal hood that can be extended upwards is our miami design. It looks like any other appliance but in addition it has a small chimney incorporated to the design.

How to Modify Hood Height

There are two ways to have it made tall or smaller. Either we add some extra height to the chimney or work on the shape. Do it the way it still preserves the style shown on the detail product page photo even though the dimensions are changed. In case of this item the obvious answer is to go with the first option. It will be much easier to customize the hood and at the same time keep the rest of the product unchanged.

How to Install a Hood in a High Ceiling Kitchen

There are two way of installing copper vent hoods in a high kitchen providing it is a wall mount type. Since the extension is an integral part of the structure, you can hang the hood by attaching it to the joists or screwing to the studs. In case of island version there is only one option available. That is to have it suspended from the ceiling. I saw some hacienda hoods that were hanged on copper chains. Obviously, you can modify their length according to your room height and your personal preferences.

We have a pleasure in presenting our newest hammered copper vent hood in Los Angeles style. Even though, the vast mayoralty of out clients are based in California the design caring state largest city is not accidental. The hood was created by one of our buyers from San Francisco and since then it become one of our best selling custom made kitchen appliances.

Copper Vent Hood Production

myCustomMade has been fabricating metal furnishings since 2002 and beside a stove hood, we supply made-to-order sinks, tables, soaking tubs, shelving and counter-tops. Our production facility is located in Mexico which specializes in Southern architectural elements and furnishings. We were manufacturing custom copper products for clients in California and other states along the border influenced by Spanish hacienda style which is typical to the region our production has been established, which is state of Michoacan in central Mexico.

Los Angeles hood comes in versions. It can be wall mount or central island. The first can be attached to the wall or ceiling while the second to the ceiling only. All our California style hoods are equipped with economy inserts. They are made by a known brand Teka and consist of double speed two hundred cubic feet per minute fan, two light and a set of filters. They are carbon activated which is practical when the hood recirculates air to the kitchen. Of course, you can have it connected to the house exhaust pipe system moving cooktop and oven fumes outdoors.

California Hood Style

The hood with interesting styling. It has on the top a nice looking crown and resized about half an inch horizontal molding a foot below it. At the bottom, it has flat apron which helps to accommodate the ventilation system inside. As wall mount it has five sides and island eight of them. In general, regardless the metal island range hoods have the same look all around while the other has its back flat and not copper sheeting there so it can be connected to the kitchen vent pipe anywhere behind. The model presented on the blog post page was made in dark patina. You can also have it finished in light coffee color or as custom made antique or natural.

If you have some questions about Los Angeles handmade copper range hood or any other California vent hood, wrought iron chandelier or dining table please use a contact form to get back to us. We can produce any design based on photos or drawings provided to us. Price depends on the amount of material needed for the vent hood production and is estimated on individual basis.

Degree to which an antique copper range hoods can be customized depends on models. There are hoods with shape resembling old world and others are modern. Regardless the design we can apply antique patina to make any appliance looking like it was made long time ago. The styles that have received many complements are for the most part large copper range hood units with lights, filter and fan. They are ready to be installed in the kitchen without the necessity to buy additional vent equipment.

Handmade hacienda copper hood "Ohio" we call Spanish colonial. Shown with our vintage finish and hammered body as well as decorative apron. It is available in wall and island mount version. I have met interior designers recommend at least six inches wider bottom than a cooktop. In my personal opinion the same width as the range it is venting below is sufficient.

Another example of customized antique copper stove hood is our "Denver" design. It has handmade punched straps that are part of the surface created by our skilled coppersmith from Santa Clara del Cobre. Yes, our production facility is located in Mexico having a direct impact on our competitiveness on the US market. Only compare our prices. You will quickly discover that we are the best distributor of custom antique vent hoods in USA.

Customizing Range Hoods

Custom appliance designs for kitchen remodeling come with decorative aprons and others crown moldings and rivers or nails. The beauty of buying in our antique kitchen appliance outlet online is the ability to modify the existing style range hoods. For example you can add straps to the model that has contemporary look to make it more vintage. What about going even further and embedded some rivets on the top of them? Also, we allow at no extra cost mixed metals. A customized copper stove hood could be supplied decorated with zinc apron or polished pewter crown. Consider adding to your order a sink with the same appearance. The absolute top of the line designs have punched motives on the front panels such as flowers, fruits or even animals. One of  more popular among them in that product category is a rooster.

Handcrafted metal range hoods are very versatile allowing the craftsman using his imagination to create one of a kind appliance. When you consider that any model can be customized for height, length and depth apart of adding decorative elements you quickly come to conclusion that the selection is endless. Then, think about selecting the best applicable for your kitchen finishing which only will multiply the choices. The made-to-order furnishings can be shipped in dark coffee, honey, natural fired which is the most rustic and antique patinas. Or for extra cost we can polish metal into shiny look as well as cover with nickel the entire product or just portions of it. The newest additional to our collection the option to customize for oxidized copper. We use special salts to have it turn green making multitude of buyers were quite exited to find out it was also available.

Antique Range Hood Delivery

Our standard hood delivery is four to five weeks. You can use them for gas and electric stoves. We always home a few in stock on offer with the discount so check our store regularly. It includes production time. We pack our wall range hoods from copper to hand constructed crates and strap them to pallets. You will need some heavy duty tools to remove them from their packaging. Please be careful not to scratch them while working on getting them out what must be done in the delivering drivers presence. Once you examined it, sign the receipt and don't allow to be pressured to do so without seeing your antique cargo inside.

Among other metals, custom range hoods are produced in our facility in central Mexico from recycled copper. Our purchasing department gets a lot of supply from copper wire factory as well as small businesses delivering anything from electric wiring to old vapor heaters.

We have at our plant a number of employees removing any other material but copper including plastic insulation from the supply. Then copper scrap is melted in industrial ovens. In the process all remaining non copper material separates be either burning or as other metals due to a different weight. Why it is important? If there is any other metal within a copper it will brake up during sheet production causing necessity to melt the piece once again.

Once copper sheets are formed they are brought to the factory where skilled workers create those beautiful hammered copper range hoods. All of the designs are handmade on individual bases. It allows buyers to make some modifications to their range hoods such as changing shape, decorative elements and customizing for their own vent equipment. It seams our buyer is a metal range hood designer what makes our collection endless. Add to this fact six different patina options including coffee, honey, antique, natural fired as well as hand polished and naturally oxidized green, you multiplied already enormous custom made range hood collection to thousands of choices.

If you are in process of home improvement work and considering buying for your kitchen custom metal range hood made of hammered copper think mycustommade. Even though, we are located South of the border, we offer free shipping to all lower US states and approximate delivery within four weeks from the order date.

The housing condition in the USA and Canada are so different from Europe where flats and smaller houses are the predominant trends in the real estate including hammered kitchen range hoods. It is all about saving spaces. The houses in North America are much more spacious and the homeowners can enjoy a really significant sized kitchen which is normally the favorite room of the family. That is why kitchens in the US and Canada are furnished with custom wall copper range hoods. Our best selling product are wall mount copper range hoods designed in many styles, shapes and sizes. There are many things to consider prior to choosing your beloved copper vent hoods for a wall mount. First of all, you have to be sure there is enough space within the kitchen cabinets for the hood you have chosen. If that is not a case, do not worry.

We can customize the size of your new, powerful appliance. There are many elements can be modified to your taste. We specialize in fully personalized pieces of furniture and decorative elements for modern and rustic housings. Therefore most of our products can be adjusted to your needs, both on an aesthetic level as well as the logistics. To start with, our wall mount copper range hoods handmade from antique smooth or hammered metal. If you are looking for dipper texture, you can order hand-hammered copper range hoods and if you want a bright, compact and smooth appliance, check for instance our "Baton Rouge" style. Equally important is to define the style of your new, stunning metal vent hood. Is your kitchen kept in traditional metal design? Choose among our rustic designs that can have a rough surface and antique-looking shades of the copper.

Last but not least, think about the logistics. Should your copper range hoods include inserts with a fan, light and filter? Perhaps you prefer a natural wall range hoods without any electric equipment? You need to decide before the purchase. Usually, the space between a kitchen range top and the hoods bottom is 36 inches. However, some manufactures may suggest other distance. Eventually, it will depend on the buyer's personal preferences but this decision will have an influence on the mount height of your kitchen appliance so you have to select it in advance. Keep in mind our wall copper range hoods for USA are made at our metal Mexican facility and it will take some time to deliver them outside the country.