If you have (or are designing) an open-plan kitchen, there’s one thing you need to know: not all hoods are suitable.
Choosing the wrong one means lingering smells, unnecessary noise, and a living room that no longer feels welcoming.
That’s why here are 3 practical reasons why the hood is a key element in this kind of layout:
Acoustic comfort
In an open kitchen, every sound is amplified. If the hood roars, it ruins the experience, you can’t talk, enjoy music, or simply relax.
→ A good hood should work discreetly.
That’s why it’s important to choose a model with low noise levels or one that allows for an external motor installation.
Design and layout
The beauty of open kitchens lies in layout freedom. A poorly chosen hood can disrupt the aesthetics of the entire project.
- Venting hoods → Built directly into the cooking zone. Ideal for islands or peninsulas, they offer a clean, streamlined look.
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- Ceiling hoods → Maximum discretion. Perfect for open spaces where visual continuity is key.
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- Built-In doods → Fully concealed in the cabinetry, maintaining design unity without visual clutter.
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- Wall-mount hoods → Practical and versatile, great for open kitchens with a linear layout.
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- Island hoods → Ideal when the kitchen is the home’s central feature. If visible, they should be elegant and well-proportioned.
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– A good choice enhances spatial design and gives the project flexibility, it doesn’t restrict it.
Efficiency
Air behaves differently in open kitchens. Odours and smoke spread faster, and if extraction isn’t efficient, it ends up affecting the whole living area.
→ It’s not about choosing the most powerful one. A good hood should:
- Have proper extraction capacity for the space.
- Include an efficient recirculation or venting system.
- Be correctly sized (air volume, height, cooking distance…).
A well-planned open kitchen won’t smell, won’t build up grease, and won’t turn the living room into a frying zone.
So… how to choose well?
Choosing the right hood doesn’t have to be complicated.
→ Here’s a simple, practical guide to help you choose based on your space, layout and extraction needs: See guide
Final thoughts
The most common mistake in open kitchens isn’t the layout… it’s underestimating the hood.
The smart move is to treat it as what it really is: a structural element, not just another appliance.
When well chosen, it integrates naturally and enhances the daily use of your space.
When it isn’t… it shows.
So before deciding, make sure it delivers on the three key pillars:
- Acoustic comfort
- Seamless integration
- Real efficiency
If it fails in any of those, it’s probably not the right hood for an open kitchen.
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