A new vent hood can easily become the favorite focal point in a kitchen. I created the Farmhouse Vent Hood with just some basic materials and $150, and it's by far the favorite part of my kitchen!
I built this vent hood in 3 separate parts. You can use any 3/4 hardwood plywood for this part. All of this will be wrapped in trim later, so you can even use scraps if you have them! Build the top box first. Attach the sides of the box to the top and bottom cleats using 1.25” Spax or wood screws and wood glue.
Now build the middle frame. The easiest way to cut the front plywood piece is to draw it out by these measurements, and use a jigsaw to make the cuts. Attach the side pieces to both cleat pieces using wood glue and 1.25” Spax or wood screws. Then, attach the large front pieces also using wood glue and screws.
The final step of building the vent hood is to attach it to the wall and trim it out. Attach the 3 pieces to the wall, starting with the top and working your way down. I attached mine into studs with 3” Spax screws through each cleat and into the wall.
Then, I added the trim pieces you see to the side. These are only to add more depth and dimension to the overall look.
After attaching these trim boards with glue and nails, I planked the entire thing with 1/4” barn wood. You can also use regular pine boards for a more polished look. Check out the post to see how I attached the vent assembly.
A new vent hood can easily become the favorite focal point in a kitchen. I created the Farmhouse Vent Hood with just some basic materials and $150, and it's by far the favorite part of my kitchen!
I built this vent hood in 3 separate parts. You can use any 3/4 hardwood plywood for this part. All of this will be wrapped in trim later, so you can even use scraps if you have them! Build the top box first. Attach the sides of the box to the top and bottom cleats using 1.25” Spax or wood screws and wood glue.
Now build the middle frame. The easiest way to cut the front plywood piece is to draw it out by these measurements, and use a jigsaw to make the cuts. Attach the side pieces to both cleat pieces using wood glue and 1.25” Spax or wood screws. Then, attach the large front pieces also using wood glue and screws.
The final step of building the vent hood is to attach it to the wall and trim it out. Attach the 3 pieces to the wall, starting with the top and working your way down. I attached mine into studs with 3” Spax screws through each cleat and into the wall.
Then, I added the trim pieces you see to the side. These are only to add more depth and dimension to the overall look.
After attaching these trim boards with glue and nails, I planked the entire thing with 1/4” barn wood. You can also use regular pine boards for a more polished look. Check out the post to see how I attached the vent assembly.
