KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

84 / KEY TOYOUR HOME kitchen 1. Chimney Hoods Due to its size and distinctive chimney-shape, chimney hoods often become the centerpiece of the kitchen. Chimney hoods can either be mounted on the wall or installed as an island hood. 2. Canopy Hoods Canopy hoods are space-efficient, typically integrated into the wall cabinet or covered with panelling to match your kitchen units. 3. Telescopic Hoods Telescopic hoods come with retractable surfaces that can be extended to widen the extraction coverage. Usually built into a wall cabinet, telescopic hoods are inconspicuous and blend seamlessly into your cookspace. They are also space-saving, making them ideal for small kitchen spaces. WHAT TO NOTE WHEN BUYING YOUR COOKER HOOD: Size Your cooker hood should ideally cover the entire cooktop. Type of filters Cooker hoods with an extractor unit help to remove all odours effectively by channeling the air out, but due to building restrictions, apartment dwellers may have to use a re-circulating type instead – means cleaning the air by filtering it and returning it back into the kitchen Air suction power Cooker hoods with air extraction rates over 600m³/hr are in the more powerful range. Lighting Choose hoods with light fixtures can help to illuminate your cooking space. 4. Downdraft Hoods Unlike the typical overhanging cooker hoods, downdraft hoods are built into the countertop, staying hidden until you need them. Downdraft hoods are designed to extract fumes directly at their source, without giving them the chance to rise up. 1 2 Design by Mr Shopper Studio Design by SpaceOne Interior Design Hoods