WholeCataloguePG22-52 4/27/07 4:33 PM Page 45 istorically, kitchen hoods were completely utilitarian. In the affluent home, the kitchen itself was hidden from view and the function of the hood was simply to remove smoke from the servants' cooking area. As all levels of society began participating in and enjoying the act of food preparation, kitchens became a part of the living space in grand homes, just as they were in the average household. As a result, it became increasingly important to create an aesthetically pleasing cooking area. kitchen hoods Today's kitchen is one of the most beloved gathering places of the home. It is an increasingly important point of convergence for the family as they focus on creating meals and gathering for conversation. Tartaruga has contributed to the evolution of the kitchen hood and its growing importance as a key design element in the home by furnishing our clients with architecturally sympathetic hood design options. Every kitchen hood © 2007 Tartaruga Design Inc. is individually custom designed to our clients' specifications. Please refer to our website for more kitchen hood design ideas or contact us for a complimentary consultation. Rochelle hood in French Limestone tartaruga d e s i g n.c o m 45