How to Choose a Cooker Hood
In the process of renovating your kitchen? Or perhaps you’re simply thinking of making some changes this year or next. If so, you’ve likely pondered cooker hoods alongside cabinetry and all the other elements that make up a new kitchen.
Cooker hoods aren’t just functional; they can complement your kitchen’s aesthetics too. To help you make an informed buying decision, our latest article focuses on how to choose the right cooker hood for you - and your space. Read on…
Gather Inspiration
Begin your kitchen transformation by checking out sites like Pinterest for some much-needed inspiration. This might give you the chance to work out what kind of cooker hood – contemporary or otherwise – might work in your space.
You won’t, for example, want a bulky cooker hood if space is limited. Neither will you be looking for something ultra-modern if you like in a traditionally styled house. Create a Pinterest board and begin ‘pinning’ ideas to it.
Once you have a better idea what you’d like, you can then go (virtual) window shopping and pick out your preferred cooker hood.
Consider Energy Efficiency
At My Appliances, we offer a range of low-noise, energy-efficient cooker hoods. Designed to minimise electricity consumption while removing cooking fumes and odours, energy-efficient cooker hoods are available at a range of price points.
View our range here, which includes the Designair ART28377 Berg 60cm Inox Chimney Cooker Hood, which at the time of writing (29 March 2024) comes with a generous saving of £50.
Think About Aesthetics
Of course, you’d like your cooker hood to be energy efficient, but looks are important for many a house owner. This contemporary-looking curved cooker hood, then, ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for a practical, yet aesthetically pleasing model.
The Cata ART283107 Smart Home 90cm Curved Glass Cooker Hood is one of many great-looking, yet functional cooker hoods.
Designer cooker hoods are now in stock too – and with free delivery. View our range and add immediate interest to your space with a cooker hood that (almost) looks like a work of art. They’re also available in a range of colours and materials, with glass cooker hoods to choose from and even vibrant copper models available.
You might also like the following:
· Designair ART28361 60cm Bianco Linear Angled Glass Cooker Hood
· Innocenti ART10227 110cm Inox Cielo Cooker Hood
· My Appliances Art11424 70cm Flat Glass Cooker Hood.
Consider Noise Levels
For you, noise levels might just be as important as energy efficiency and aesthetics – and we don’t blame you. After all, you don’t want a cooker hood that keeps the kids awake at night, or one that you feel like you have to shout over when you’re having a conversation while cooking.
View our exceptionally quiet cooker hoods and you’ll never have to bellow at your partner again. What is your biggest bugbear when it comes to cooker hoods? And what do you look for in a new one? Great aesthetics, reduced noise levels, energy efficiency or a mix of all three
Everything you need to know about Cooker Hoods
Everything you need to know about Cooker Hoods
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