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            Cooker Hoods Buying Guide

            Great for keeping a room smelling fresh and clean, a cooker hood is essential in any household. They draw in air while removing smoke and grease, leaving a cooking space pleasant during mealtimes.  With plenty of styles and functions available, it can be tricky to pick the right one. Read this kitchen buying guide which outlines everything you need to consider when choosing the best extractor for your home.

            What are the different types?

            Lamona Black Angled Cooker Hood on Chelford Charcoal

            Angled

            For an ultra-modern look, opt for an angled model. Its tilted design protrudes into the room less than other models, while keeping the air clean and free from airborne grease.
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            Curved glass

            Curved glass pairs with stainless steel tones for a modern touch to classic chimney designs. Thanks to the transparent glass, it blends into most decor and colours.
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            Island

            When cooking takes centre stage, an island extractor is the way to go. Placed above a hob, it stops fumes and grease from spreading around a room - great for open floor plans.
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            Choose chimney hoods

            Featuring a long column that replicates the look of a chimney breast, this extractor has a classic appearance that suits a variety of decors. It is designed to be wall-mounted above a hob or oven, and comes in both vented and recirculated options.

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            Lamona LAM2378 80cm Stainless Steel Canopy Cooker Hood

            Canopy

            Canopy hoods are great for saving space as they have a compact style that slots neatly from view. They sit beside or beneath wall units for uniform look in various cupboard styles.
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            T-box

            With a geometric look that suits contemporary settings or minimalist schemes, t-box extractors extend linear features. It also has a slim form, making it a sound investment in small rooms.
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            Visor

            A practical option when short on wall space, visors have can be installed underneath a cupboard for a discreet look. These extractors can be recirculated or ducted to suit any layout.
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            What size to choose

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            60cm

            One of the most popular sizes, 60cm devices will match most four-ring stoves to create a balanced design, whilst efficiently removing smoke and grease. 
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            3. 90cm cooker hood v2

            90cm

            Great for covering a large hob, such as five cooking zones or Range models, a 90cm extractor is best for those who want to create a striking focal point in a room.
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            What colours are available?

            Lamona Black Chimney Extractor

            Black

            Bold and sophisticated, black is popular for cooking equipment. It can coordinate a look in darker schemes or provide a striking contrast in lighter colour palettes.
            Browse black cooker hoods
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            Stainless Steel

            With a neutral hue, stainless-steel is a timeless option that spans changing trends. Thanks to its easy-clean properties, stainless steel is great for busy home cooks.
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            White

            Opt for white if you want to balance dark tones or enhance a light scheme. This fresh shade can make a room appear bright – great for small spaces.
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            What are the different venting types?

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            External

            External or vented hoods, extract smoke and grease from a room via a pipe which leads outside. For this reason, they must be positioned near an exterior wall. The ducting also needs to be disguised either in the ceiling or along the wall with a cover.
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            Recirculating

            Recirculating hoods recycle the air by passing it through a filter, and then reintroduces clean air back into a room. This system means they can be placed on any internal wall, offering more flexibility when planning a layout.
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