{"id":12117,"date":"2025-10-23T09:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frecan.es\/blog\/la-campana-en-una-cocina-abierta\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:50:10","slug":"the-hood-in-an-open-plan-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frecan.es\/blog\/en\/the-hood-in-an-open-plan-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of the hood in an open-plan kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have (or are designing) an open-plan kitchen, there\u2019s one thing you need to know: not all hoods are suitable.<\/h2>\n

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Choosing the wrong one means lingering smells, unnecessary noise, and a living room that no longer feels welcoming.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why here are 3 practical reasons<\/strong> why the hood is a key element in this kind of layout:<\/p>\n

Acoustic comfort<\/h3>\n

In an open kitchen, every sound is amplified. If the hood roars, it ruins the experience, you can\u2019t talk, enjoy music, or simply relax.<\/p>\n

\u2192 A good hood should work discreetly.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it’s important to choose a model with low noise levels or one that allows for an external motor installation.<\/p>\n

Design and layout<\/h3>\n

The beauty of open kitchens lies in layout freedom. A poorly chosen hood can disrupt the aesthetics of the entire project.<\/p>\n

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  • Venting hoods \u2192 Built directly into the cooking zone. Ideal for islands or peninsulas, they offer a clean, streamlined look.
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  • Ceiling hoods \u2192 Maximum discretion. Perfect for open spaces where visual continuity is key.
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  • Built-In doods \u2192 Fully concealed in the cabinetry, maintaining design unity without visual clutter.
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  • Wall-mount hoods \u2192 Practical and versatile, great for open kitchens with a linear layout.
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  • Island hoods \u2192 Ideal when the kitchen is the home\u2019s central feature. If visible, they should be elegant and well-proportioned.
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    –\u00a0A good choice enhances spatial design and gives the project flexibility, it doesn\u2019t restrict it.<\/p>\n

    Efficiency<\/h3>\n

    Air behaves differently in open kitchens. Odours and smoke spread faster, and if extraction isn\u2019t efficient, it ends up affecting the whole living area.<\/p>\n

    \u2192 It\u2019s not about choosing the most powerful one. A good hood should:<\/p>\n

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    • Have proper extraction capacity for the space.<\/li>\n
    • Include an efficient recirculation or venting system.<\/li>\n
    • Be correctly sized (air volume, height, cooking distance\u2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A well-planned open kitchen won\u2019t smell, won\u2019t build up grease, and won\u2019t turn the living room into a frying zone.<\/p>\n

      So\u2026 how to choose well?<\/h3>\n

      Choosing the right hood doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.<\/p>\n

      \u2192\u00a0Here\u2019s a simple, practical guide to help you choose based on your space, layout and extraction needs: See guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

      Final thoughts<\/h3>\n

      The most common mistake in open kitchens isn\u2019t the layout\u2026 it\u2019s underestimating the hood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      The smart move is to treat it as what it really is: a structural element<\/strong>, not just another appliance.<\/p>\n

      When well chosen, it integrates naturally and enhances the daily use of your space.
      When it isn\u2019t\u2026 it shows.<\/p>\n

      So before deciding, make sure it delivers on the three key pillars:<\/p>\n

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      • Acoustic comfort<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Seamless integration<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Real efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        If it fails in any of those, it\u2019s probably not the right hood for an open kitchen.<\/p>\n

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