English style kitchen - see 3 hoods to match it

English-Style Kitchen – See 3 Suitable Cooker Hoods

An English-style kitchen features a restrained colour palette, a focus on function, and thoughtful, discreet decorations blended with modern technology and contemporary design. Discover the main features of an English-style kitchen and find out which cooker hoods suit it best.

English-Style Kitchen – Key Features

Interestingly, the traditional kitchens seen in many British films and TV series (e.g., Downton Abbey, Gosford Park) had little in common with what we now consider to be the English kitchen style. Mainly because they were located in the basement and were quite minimal in terms of decor.

The transformation of the English-style kitchen into a contemporary format is characterised by a few key features.

Simple Colours

Until the early 20th century, kitchens were mainly the domain of domestic staff and were painted in practical, not decorative, colours. These colours were natural, as the paints were made from natural pigments. Walls and cabinets were single-coloured and matte. When designing a kitchen in this style, use the so-called eggshell finish effect. Hand-painting with a roller is also a good idea.

Traditional Materials

An English kitchen embraces marble, polished stones, brass or wood with a slight sheen, as well as iron and glass. It's worth using old appliances that have been refurbished.

Focus on Function

Additionally, traditional English kitchens valued symmetry and classic order, with functionality being the most important aspect.

Simplicity

While the upper floors of traditional English homes might feature numerous decorations, cornices, and rich stucco, the kitchen remains a relatively simple space.

Pantry

The pantry is essential in an English kitchen. It was used to store all supplies that needed to be kept at cool temperatures (eggs, cheese, vegetables, fruits). It was connected to a ventilation system that led to the cool side of the house. Today, fridges serve this purpose, but we know from experience that not everything fits in them. An extra, cool space for storing food is very valuable.

Kitchen Island

The kitchen island was quite common in English kitchens. Today, many designers draw inspiration from these English islands when proposing kitchen islands. Large work surfaces in the form of countertops, complemented by drawers, cabinets, and a sink or hob, are convenient and form a strong focal point in the kitchen.

Cooker Hood and Cooker

In a modern take on an English-style kitchen, the cooker hood plays a significant role, often acting as the main decorative feature, along with the cooker (more often gas than electric).

Built-in Cooker Hood in an English Kitchen

Built-in cooker hoods can be adapted to almost any style. Due to their size and installation method, they can be hidden in any kitchen cabinetry.



Built-in GLOBALO Loteo Cooker Hood with a width of 80 cm is a high-powered device designed for spacious kitchens where cooking is frequent and intense. The boost function allows it to achieve 510 m3/h airflow.

 

Built into an English-style chimney, it adds authenticity to your kitchen while keeping the air clean. It pairs well with classic, modern appliances, such as multifunctional, freestanding gas-electric cookers with a large hob and two separate ovens. It also blends with white, recessed cabinetry featuring decorative, steel handles.

The Loteo hood features energy-efficient LED lighting, sensor control, a remote, operation in extraction or recirculation mode, and the option to install an external motor for significantly quieter operation.

Slanted Cooker Hood for an English Kitchen

If you wish to make the cooker hood more visible in your English kitchen, opt for wall-mounted slanted models. They are easy to use and can be an interesting decorative element in the room.



GLOBALO Mirida 90 Black Slanted Cooker Hood is a smooth surface of black tempered glass and stainless steel. It is even more powerful than the previous model, with a maximum output of 670 m3/h.



The lighting function is served by two strong LEDs at the bottom of the unit. They ensure that the hob and worktop are bright, making cooking easier and safer.

A black slanted cooker hood pairs well with dark, recessed cabinets with added gold, decorative handles, a light worktop, and a silver gas cooker.

Standard Wall-Mounted Cooker Hood in an English Kitchen

Standard wall-mounted cooker hoods have an inverted T shape (T-Line). They are symmetrical and bring order and balance to the kitchen.



If you love space, consider leaving the wall with the cooker hood uncluttered. Simply place low kitchen cabinetry without upper cabinets and install a GLOBALO Verta 90 wall-mounted cooker hood.



Surrounded by tiles imitating white bricks, a light stone worktop, and muted grey cabinets styled like an antique dresser, it will look dignified and intriguing.

You can connect the Verta hood via ducting to a ventilation system (chimney) or use it as a recirculation hood with a carbon filter. We recommend connecting it to the ventilation system – it operates quieter and more efficiently that way.

An English-style kitchen is a nod to British interior design. It is appreciated by those who love classic styles, country, and vintage elements. With so many available models, you're sure to find the perfect cooker hood that fits this style seamlessly.