An extractor hood or a venting hob: which fits best in your kitchen?

Choosing an extractor hood is not a quick or easy decision. It's not just an investment; an extractor hood also plays a significant role in the look of your (new) kitchen. Are you still undecided between a venting hob and an extractor hood above the hob? Based on a number of choices, we can help you make the right decision for your dream kitchen:

Visible or invisible ?

Do you have a cooking island and want to keep the view in your kitchen unobstructed? Then you can choose between a venting hob or a model that is fully integrated into the ceiling. With a hob with integrated extraction, only an elegant grid is visible, or an extraction tower even disappears completely into the hob when not in use. Ceiling extractor hoods, like the Novy Pureline, are perfectly integrated into the ceiling, making the extraction barely noticeable and giving your kitchen a sleek appearance as well.

Prefer something more eye-catching? Then you might opt for a design statement in your kitchen. Consider a stylish island extractor hood. These hoods serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The Cloud, Phantom, Pureline Frame, or Mood are stylish focal points for your kitchen! Alternatively, you could choose a wall-mounted extractor hood. These vary from a classic look to a sleek design and from eye-catching to extremely discreet.

Choice of hob

It's important to map out your cooking preferences before making a choice in hobs. Depending on your cooking style, it's crucial to consider the size and the number of cooking zones. If you often cook with multiple pots and pans at the same time, a separate extractor hood and hob offer a wider choice and flexibility. If you opt for a hob with integrated extraction, the cooking zones are already determined within the device, and you should carefully consider whether the layout and size meet your cooking needs.

Exhaust to the outside or recirculation ?

Both worktop extraction and extractor hoods can be equipped with external venting or recirculation. More and more people nowadays opt for recirculation. This energy-efficient solution is recommended for everyone who has a ventilation system at home and where external venting would disrupt the system's balance. With recirculation, cooking fumes are cleaned and recovered indoors. With extractor hoods, a recirculation box is integrated into the (false) ceiling or niche, while with worktop extraction it's integrated into the plinth. If you choose extraction to the outside, keep in mind the piping. The shorter the pipe, the smoother the venting. For hobs with extraction, external venting is rarely chosen, especially with a cooking island. Recirculation is much easier to integrate into an island setup.

Height of the extractor hood

An extractor hood works best when it's at the right height. If it's hung too high or too low, it's less effective. The hood should also be wider than the hob. Cooking fumes don't rise straight up but spread out at in an angle of 10° to 15°. Would you like a model that is barely noticeable in your kitchen? Then you have a choice between worktop extraction or a fully integrated ceiling extractor hood. For a ceiling hood, however, you must take into account a maximum height of 160 centimeters between your extractor hood and the worktop. Is your ceiling too high? Then a hob with extraction might be the ideal solution.

Importance of a silent extractor hood

With an extractor hood, it's not just about functionality, but also its quiet operation is part of the cooking experience. Novy is known for its quiet extractor hoods. Keep in mind when choosing the type of device that you are closer to the sound with a venting hob than with a hood installed higher up.

Choice in lighting

Most extractor hoods come with built-in lighting or can be connected to external lighting. From bright functional lighting to dimmable lighting with warm or neutral colors for extra ambiance. Worktop extraction is not equipped with lighting. This gives you all the freedom in designing the lighting plan for your kitchen. You could install recessed lights above the hob or choose striking Novy designer lighting.

Importance of maintenance-friendly product

Regular cleaning of your product ensures optimal operation, whether it's an extractor hood and hob or a hob with integrated extraction. For the latter, it's best to clean the extraction tower or grid daily along with the hob after cooking, as these get dirtier during cooking compared to a separate extractor hood.

Made your choice ?

If you've made a choice and want to see it in a showroom, come visit a Novy sales outlet near you! Still undecided, or want to thoroughly compare different models? You are also very welcome at one of our sales points. Here, the experts can tell you all about the different options. You can also find all the information about our products in our digital catalog. Novy has a suitable solution for every kitchen layout!