# Branching Stove Hoods The YE Range Hood by Elica Has a Nature-Inspired Design By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ye-range-hood References: [deconiche](http://www.deconiche.com/ye-range-hood-elica/) & [web.elica](http://web.elica.com/) Introducing a touch of nature into the kitchen is not such a farfetched desire considering that it is a place of foraging, if in a convenient and contained way; enter the YE Range Hood. The curving Y-shaped design of the YE Range Hood brings to mind the [branches of a tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive), which lends both a playful and organic element to its surroundings. Designed by Elica, the YE Range Hood is made with [contemporary homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance) in mind. Its free form is especially suited for larger kitchen areas. It is made out of Cristalplant, a hypoallergenic, non-toxic material that is both resistant and agreeable to the touch, The velvety, stone-like finish gives it an unexpected lightweight appearance that also solidifies its organic presence. Overall, it would make a great addition to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of nature-inspired designs in various products to create a playful and organic element in different settings. - **Contemporary Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products specifically designed for contemporary homes, providing aesthetic appeal and functional integration. - **Hypoallergenic Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the use of hypoallergenic materials in product design to cater to an increasingly health-conscious consumer market. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative kitchen appliances with nature-inspired designs and hypoallergenic materials for a modern and health-conscious consumer base. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nature-inspired designs and materials into interior design, creating unique and visually appealing spaces. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce nature-inspired home decor items that offer a playful and organic touch to contemporary homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Kitchen Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciarra-infinity.md) - [Stealthy Functional Kitchen Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-kitchen-hood.md) - [Moveable Kitchen Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airhood.md) - [Adjustable Lamp-Like Hood Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-air-purifier.md) - [Concealed Kitchen Ventilation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-ventilation1.md) - [Mobile Quad-Filter Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breetee-portable-range-hood.md) - [Anti-Pollution Kitchen Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-sakura.md) - [Connected Kitchen Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-smart-wall-mount-hood.md) - [Voice Assistant Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciarra-cab75206w003-range-hood.md)