Stunning Kitchen Hoods that Keep Your Kitchen Shining

Kitchen range hoods are essential feature of any kitchen; this is especially so today because of the increasing prevalence of combined kitchen-dining area. By removing the smoke and smell that’s an inevitable result of day-to-day cooking, they keep the kitchen gleaming and grime-free. Cooker hoods are designed to capture smoke and fumes from the kitchen – either by extraction or recirculation. Extraction removes the smoke and odour completely from the house via ducting, while recirculation ‘cleans’ the air before releasing the air back into the kitchen.

Uniquely Shaped Lighted White Hood

Extraction hoods are more space-occupying and expensive but are useful when your cooking is heavy on odour and smoke. Ductless hoods use filters – either grease or charcoal or both- to clean the air. The choice between them depends on the size of the kitchen, your budget and also the style of cooking you usually do.

Twin Steel Elliptical Hoods

Cooker hoods often come as a part of modular/fitted kitchen set, but you can also buy them separately. An incredible choice exists today, so it’s easy to choose the best for your kitchen. Airflow is the most important feature that you need to look out for when you buy kitchen range hood. Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) is the measure of the amount of air moved by the hood, and all hoods are labelled with it. The ideal CFM depends on the kitchen size and shape.

Sophisticated Round Glass Hood

Apart from basic features, many high-end models today come with a large variety of features like varying fan speeds, thermostat control, and an exhaust timer that automatically turns itself off. An important thing to remember is to buy hoods that are at least as large as your cooking range so as to be effective. Another tip is to buy a cooker hood system that provides for lighting. This way you will have ample light directly above your cooking area.

Serene Looking Wall Hood in White

Hoods are of many types. The integrated hood is usually available with fitted kitchen, other types include built in hoods, Ceiling Mounted hoods, hanging hoods, island hoods and classic canopy hoods. As the cooker hood is usually prominently visible in your kitchen, you must choose a hood that blends in well with the rest of the kitchen, both in terms of shape as well as finish/colour.

Futuristic Glass & Steel Hood

But why go for something that looks ordinary and mundane? These cooker hoods from Elicia make a stunning statement. These hanging hoods are innovative products that not only are efficient but look gorgeous too. In steel, glass and aluminium finish, these hoods are definite to make an impact.

Delicate Green Metal Hood

Beautiful & Innovative Glass & Steel Hood

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