The kitchen is arguably the most important area in your house because this is where the magic happens. Apart from the basic kitchen layout and equipment, a rangehood is among the key starting points. The type of rangehood you should choose depends on the style of your kitchen, the type of stove or cooktop (or other appliances) being used, and your personal preference.

 

The main purpose of the rangehood is to remove excess smoke, smell and vapours from your kitchen and to keep the stove area from getting too hot. We're going to look at the different rangehood styles which look good and fulfil these purposes.

 

1.    Wall Mounted Rangehood

For kitchens where there are no cabinets above or near the stovetop, the rangehood is mounted directly onto the wall. It is connected to the existing duct system to ensure proper ventilation throughout your kitchen.

 

Wall-mounted rangehoods are usually on the larger side and are highly effective at keeping the air in your kitchen clean and smoke-free. They're better suited for larger, open kitchens with spaced out cabinets and stovetop that is installed by a wall.

 

2.    Under-the-Cabinet Rangehood

This is usually the most common type of rangehood given its compact size and somewhat hidden design. It is installed below the cabinets that are above your cooktop and are popular in apartments and smaller kitchens.

 

These rangehoods may either have a duct that takes the smoke and other particles in the air and transmits them outside, or it may not have a duct, and it simply absorbs the dirty air, refreshes and releases it. While the ductless ones are easier to install, they need to be cleaned out regularly, especially their filter that stores all the dirt. You can find these in a range of sizes depending on the size of your kitchen and the amount of space you have.

 

3.    Kitchen Island Rangehood

Many modern kitchens feature a kitchen island with the cooktop located in the centre as opposed to being on a bench by the wall. The only types of hoods that are feasible here are island rangehoods which have a similar style to the wall-mounted ones except that they are only attached to the ceiling. They are connected to a ceiling duct which allows dirty air to escape. These hoods tend to be quite expensive but look very chic and are ideal for island cooktops.

 

4.    Downdraft Ventilation Hood

This compact rangehood is for very small kitchens that have a well-designed duct system to which the hood can be connected. They are quite nice to look at and take up little space.

 

You can even customise the size and style of your rangehood to match the decor of your kitchen. When you're looking for the right rangehood, make sure that it does the job properly and only consider the appearance as the second most important factor because replacing the rangehood is both difficult and costly.