To some, they remain the final designer flourish, yet the extractor hood is a vital part of the modern kitchen.
As Richard Trefer, extraction category manager at Miele explains, ‘Consumers often choose their hood because of its look, but the most important factor is performance; the extractor has to be able to effectively and efficiently remove grease and odor. Noise levels also require careful consideration, especially in an open-plan scheme,’ adds Richard. ‘Increasingly, the kitchen is used as a social space, so it’s now preferable to have a cooker hood that won’t kill the conversation as soon as it’s switched on.’
