MICHELE VAN DER VEEN
Michele Van Der Veen is the host of Good Day segments, including Flip It, Decorate Like a Designer, and Stage to Sell. She started her career in real estate investing more than 30 years ago. A published author, Van Der Veen has been recognized and featured in international magazines for her unique approach to interior design. Acquiring a formal education from the Interior Designers Institute of California, her experience stems from building custom homes to flipping more than 100 homes and working in commercial real estate development alongside her father at a young age. Not afraid to push the limit on her designs and investments, Van Der Veen will often be heard reassuring her team about her decisions by saying “Don’t worry, we are the comps!”
the shift accelerated. Designers now craft beautiful hoods from nearly every imaginable material, ranging from rustic wood to patinaed metals. Stainless steel and venting microwaves are officially yesterday’s news. Achieving a unique and captivating look may take a bit of time and work, but the bottom line is this part of the kitchen can make a statement. Today, a great looking kitchen hood is almost expected and even sought by potential homebuyers. With kitchens at the top of every homebuyer’s list, investing your money into this great centerpiece only helps you sell
beautiful statement pieces? Not long ago, a simple exhaust fan built into an over-the-range microwave was considered ample ventilation. As ovens and ranges advanced and became more powerful, the need for better airflow grew, ushering in demand for stainless steel, commercial-looking hoods for residential use. Those hoods came in two styles: canopy hoods that vented through the wall and chimney hoods that vented through the ceiling. Over time, designers began to reimagine the hood. Where it was once viewed as a dirty necessity that moved steam and grease from the kitchen, the kitchen hood is now the crown jewel of the kitchen. In 2024, especially,
For more on Van Der Veen’s work or to contact her, visit iHeartHomescorp.com.
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