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Ever dream of transforming your kitchen into a cozy European farmhouse haven? I’m Lena Taylor from Flipping Gorgeous, and in this post, I’m showing you how I (with a little help from my dad!) installed a plastered range hood that totally transformed the look and feel of our kitchen — without making a single cut of wood!
✨ Materials & Tools
• Pre-cut range hood frame: Archways & Ceilings
• All-purpose joint compound
• Drywall sheets
• Venetian plaster from Thermolux (tinted in Greek Villa)
• Rounded corner beads (for crisp edges)
• X-Acto knife, drill, trowel, drywall screws
• 220-grit sandpaper for buffing
• Reclaimed barn wood (optional decorative trim)
• Vent insert and ducting (model listed in video show notes)
🛠️ Step-by-Step Build Process
1. **Design & Frame Installation**
I partnered with Archways & Ceilings, who created and shipped a completely pre-cut frame to my home based on my measurements and inspiration photos. The pieces fit together like a puzzle — no saws required! My dad and I followed their step-by-step manual and mounted the frame directly to studs.
2. **Running Electrical & Attaching Core Bells**
We made small on-site cuts for the electrical outlet and secured everything into place, including beautiful pre-cut core bells for that extra European charm.
3. **Applying Drywall**
We scored the back of the drywall to bend it to the curve of the hood, cut pieces for the core bells, and applied them with drywall screws. Joint compound was used to smooth over seams, and drywall tape helped reinforce the surface.
4. **Finishing Touches with Plaster**
I used Thermolux Venetian Plaster tinted in Greek Villa (same as my walls). Using a trowel, I applied a thin skim coat, followed by a second coat with a skip-trowel technique to create that natural, hand-crafted stone look. After drying, I buffed everything smooth with 220-grit sandpaper.
5. **Final Styling**
To tie in the kitchen’s rustic charm, I added a piece of reclaimed barn wood as a trim piece. It complements our wood ceiling beams and gives the hood a perfect contrast.
🏡 The Final Look
This range hood became the new focal point of my kitchen. Not only does it reflect my personal style, but it also increased our home’s value and turned an outdated kitchen into a dream-worthy space.
💡 Bonus: You don’t need fancy tools or a ton of experience — if I can do it, so can you!
