Kitchen hood ideas: A practical guide to choosing stylish and functional extractors
Planning to replace or buy a new extractor for your kitchen, but don’t know where to start? No worries, this guide will help you pick the right one for your needs.
There are four options: wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted or built-in extractor hoods, or induction hobs with a built-in extractor. Your options depend on what kind of hob you have and where it’s placed. If it’s in a cabinet along a wall, any type of extractor hood or a hob with built-in extraction will work. If it’s in a kitchen island or peninsula, you can choose a ceiling-mounted hood or a hob with integrated extraction. A gas or glass-ceramic hob requires an extractor hood. Make sure there’s enough wall space – a hood needs to be as wide, or wider, than the hob to extract fumes in the most efficient way. Consider what performance is sufficient for your cooking style, which design you prefer and which features you’d like.
Induction hobs with integrated extractor
An induction hob with integrated extractor allows you to create an open, social space, with less visible tech. Since the filters and ducts are placed under the cooktop, you can place the hob by a window or in an island. It can be installed with or without a ducting, and the cut-out size is the same as for a standard induction hob.
Our TÄCKNAN series comes in two performance levels, IKEA 500 and 300 – at a truly competitive price! Love high-heat, intense cooking? Go for higher performance in both extraction and induction. The IKEA 500 is powerful and eye-catching, with bevelled edges and intuitive sliders with white LED lights. Its printed glass surface is smooth and quiet, reducing scratches and sliding noise. Prefer something simpler? The IKEA 300 offers everyday convenience with straight edges and easy touch controls – for relaxed meals and social kitchen moments.
Induction hobs with integrated extractor
An induction hob with integrated extractor allows you to create an open, social space, with less visible tech. Since the filters and ducts are placed under the cooktop, you can place the hob by a window or in an island. It can be installed with or without a ducting, and the cut-out size is the same as for a standard induction hob.
Our TÄCKNAN series comes in two performance levels, IKEA 500 and 300 – at a truly competitive price! Love high-heat, intense cooking? Go for higher performance in both extraction and induction. The IKEA 500 is powerful and eye-catching, with bevelled edges and intuitive sliders with white LED lights. Its printed glass surface is smooth and quiet, reducing scratches and sliding noise. Prefer something simpler? The IKEA 300 offers everyday convenience with straight edges and easy touch controls – for relaxed meals and social kitchen moments.
Extractor hoods – style and design
For a standout piece over your island or peninsula, IKEA offers two ceiling-mounted options, one modern and one traditional. Looking for more design variety? Our wall-mounted range has a selection of styles and finishes that can strengthen your kitchen’s expression. If you prefer a more minimalistic look, an integrated hood is your go-to – hidden behind a cabinet door, it keeps your kitchen looking sleek and seamless.
Before you choose, consider that a ceiling-mounted hood may block the view, a wall-mounted hood uses wall space that could otherwise have been used for storage, and an integrated or built-in hood adds cost for a matching cabinet and front. But in the end, the most important questions are: what look do you love and what fits your kitchen best?
Extractor hoods – style and design
For a standout piece over your island or peninsula, IKEA offers two ceiling-mounted options, one modern and one traditional. Looking for more design variety? Our wall-mounted range has a selection of styles and finishes that can strengthen your kitchen’s expression. If you prefer a more minimalistic look, an integrated hood is your go-to – hidden behind a cabinet door, it keeps your kitchen looking sleek and seamless.
Before you choose, consider that a ceiling-mounted hood may block the view, a wall-mounted hood uses wall space that could otherwise have been used for storage, and an integrated or built-in hood adds cost for a matching cabinet and front. But in the end, the most important questions are: what look do you love and what fits your kitchen best?
Extractor hoods – features
Choose extraction capacity – measured in m³/h – based on your type of cooking and how big your kitchen is. Light meals? A lower capacity is fine. Love fried food or have an open-plan space? Go for higher capacity or a booster function – it runs faster than max speed for a few minutes to extract cooking fumes before automatically switching off.
Noise level is key – under 60 dB is ideal. For open-plan homes, choose the quietest model possible. Noise is affected by installation type (exhaust mode is quieter than recirculation), exhaust pipe length/diameter (longer or narrower is louder) and number of 90° bends (more bends increase the noise).
Long-lasting LED lights make it easier to cook with precision, and are also great for ambience, especially if they’re dimmable.
All features of IKEA extractor hoods are listed in the product info – so you can compare and choose. High demands on functionality? Look for an IKEA 700 hood.
Extractor hoods – features
Choose extraction capacity – measured in m³/h – based on your type of cooking and how big your kitchen is. Light meals? A lower capacity is fine. Love fried food or have an open-plan space? Go for higher capacity or a booster function – it runs faster than max speed for a few minutes to extract cooking fumes before automatically switching off.
Noise level is key – under 60 dB is ideal. For open-plan homes, choose the quietest model possible. Noise is affected by installation type (exhaust mode is quieter than recirculation), exhaust pipe length/diameter (longer or narrower is louder) and number of 90° bends (more bends increase the noise).
Long-lasting LED lights make it easier to cook with precision, and are also great for ambience, especially if they’re dimmable.
All features of IKEA extractor hoods are listed in the product info – so you can compare and choose. High demands on functionality? Look for an IKEA 700 hood.
How do I maintain my extractor hood?
Keeping your extractor hood clean isn’t just about a fresh-smelling kitchen – it’s the secret to keeping it extracting and cleaning cooking fumes efficiently for years. Make it a regular habit to clean the grease filters in the dishwasher and replace charcoal filters every 3-6 months, depending on how much you cook, and you’ll keep the motor happy and the airflow smooth. And if a part ever needs replacing, IKEA has a full range of spares to get your hood back to peak performance in no time.
How do I maintain my extractor hood?
Keeping your extractor hood clean isn’t just about a fresh-smelling kitchen – it’s the secret to keeping it extracting and cleaning cooking fumes efficiently for years. Make it a regular habit to clean the grease filters in the dishwasher and replace charcoal filters every 3-6 months, depending on how much you cook, and you’ll keep the motor happy and the airflow smooth. And if a part ever needs replacing, IKEA has a full range of spares to get your hood back to peak performance in no time.
Get the right parts for your kitchen hood
If your hood connects to a ventilation valve (exhaust), you’ll need to add a NYTTIG flexible pipe. For recirculation, make sure to include a NYTTIG charcoal filter that fits your hood.
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