A plaster range hood is a custom-built hood cover constructed from a wood frame and finished with layers of plaster to create a smooth, sculptural appearance. Unlike stainless steel or painted wood hoods, plaster hoods have an organic, handcrafted quality that suits Spanish, Mediterranean, and old-world interior styles. In the Santa Barbara estate, the plaster hood sits above hand-painted tile, and John McDonough notes that the plaster finish cannot be touched up with paint if damaged — it requires a careful, one-shot application.